Embrace the Disruption: Why Change in Necessary Huffington Post, Elisa Grandizio July 6, 2017 “Its a dogs life” is a phrase that originated the 16th century when dogs were expected to guard the home and surrounding community. Their lives were short because they slept outside and were fed scraps of food. Life in those days…
4 Morning Habits to Break if You Want to Be More Successful CNBC, Marguerite Ward July 6, 2017 Those who are happier are more productive and are more likely to get a raise, research shows. They’re also more likely to live longer. If you’re feeling unhappy, you may be overlooking easy ways to be more productive and feel more successful.…
Mindfulness and Happiness in the Workplace Inc., Adam Fridman June 21, 2017 What’s the connection between mindfulness, emotional intelligence and happiness in the workplace? Or is there a connection? Let’s start by defining terms. Mindfulness is the state of being aware or conscious of what is happening within and around you. Research indicates that mindfulness is a…
5 Smart Ways to Deal with Workplace Stress Forbes, Nancy Collamer June 5, 2017 Feeling stressed at work? Sorry to say, you’re in excellent company. According to an American Psychological Association survey, Americans are more stressed than at any time during the past decade. But I’m happy to share five helpful coping strategies I picked up from two…
Top 10 Books That Will Change Your Life in 2017 Live Happy Magazine, Sandra Bienkowski January 18, 2017 Use the insights and practices from these books to increase joy and open your mind in the year ahead. Set aside some reading time and stock your shelves with these 10 exceptional new books, which cover a range of illuminating…
To Stick To A Goal Use Your Own Laziness As An Advantage NY Mag, Science of Us, Cari Romm January 3, 2017 Lurking beneath every well-intentioned New Year’s resolution is an unacknowledged truth: Most of us are lazy slobs at heart, and no amount of self-improvement planning is going to change that fact. Maybe you can force…
5 simple hacks to make your Facebook experience more enjoyable TODAY Show, Kayla Jardine August 2, 2016 Most of us spend a decent chunk of time on social media, but we often complain about how badly it makes us feel about ourselves and our lives. It’s time to change that. TODAY spoke with Michelle Gielan, author…
I Stopped Complaining for One Month. Here’s How it Changed Me. Greatist, Locke Hughes May 11, 2016 I’ve never been one to “look on the bright side.” That’s slightly embarrassing to admit, since in the grand scheme of things, I don’t have many—if any—things wrong with my life. I’m a healthy 20-something, living and working in…
8 Reasons You’re Tired All the Time Redbook, Amy Gorin June 24, 2016 Your diet could use a tweak The combo of protein, healthy fat, and fiber provides lasting energy. So if you’re not getting enough of these important nutrients throughout your day, your food may be zooming through you. The fix: Aim for a mix of protein (from lean…
Here’s a Powerful Strategy for Calming Your Anxious Mind Huffington Post, Lisa Capretto, OWN March 28, 2016 There are plenty of reasons to turn to meditation to help alleviate your stress, but if that doesn’t seem like your thing, positive psychology researcher Michelle Gielan wants you to try something else: fact-checking. Gielan is the founder of the…
