Attitude, mood, and even behaviors are contagious at work. We are strongly influenced by each other. When you are around your colleagues, you’re influenced by their attitude and behavior.
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Survivor’s guilt is a quiet, complicated feeling that many people experience after a disaster, yet very few talk about it. When Typhoon Tino (International Name: Kalmaegi) reached Cebu a little past four in the morning on November 4, 2025, I learned firsthand what it feels like to be safe while people you care about are read more…
“Let Them Theory” is Mel Robbins’ empowering approach to stop people-pleasing, reduce stress, and reclaim emotional energy at work and at home.
September is a month of transitions. The air turns cooler as summer gives way to fall, kids head back to school, and even in the workplace, the pace picks up after the slower summer months. But not all transitions are as smooth as swapping shorts for sweaters. For me, August through September brought a big read more…
Dopamine Nation helps us find balance in a world that encourages us to over-indulge. Dopamine, sometimes referred to as “the feel good hormone”, is essential to our brain function. It helps us feel pleasure as part of our brain’s reward system, helping motivate us to find food and much more. The problem is, compared with read more…
Remote work has become the norm for many of us, and keeping team spirit high is more important than ever. One fantastic way to bond with your colleagues and have a good laugh is by playing games together over video calls. Here are some top picks that are sure to bring your team closer, foster read more…
How can you make more meaningful work, so you can enjoy all the benefits and live longer? Why should you care if you find your work meaningful? Because according to peer-reviewed research, finding meaning and significance at work improves: Keeping in mind that we are NOT your mental health professionals, the research also shows that read more…
How do you become resilient through tough times? What do COVID-19, family loss, and a devastating super typhoon have in common? You might be waiting for a punchline but unfortunately, there isn’t one; these 3 catastrophes affected my family and me within a span of 19 months. The super typhoon Rai devastated the Philippines last read more…
Thanks to Noah Jacobson for this guest post about preventing and dealing with burnout! Noah interned previously with Happy Brain Science and became fascinated with the application of positive psychology. He graduated from Grinnell College with a degree in Psychology and Neuroscience. Choose Good Leaders to Create Positive Impact Choosing leaders for your organization can read more…
Understanding the Fundamental Attribution Error offers a fresh look at situations where we (and others) aren’t at our best. By adjusting our mindset, we can open up opportunities for connection and greater happiness. ***Watch the video or continue reading below.*** The Brain’s Double Standard What is the Fundamental Attribution Error, and why should you care read more…
How can you make good decisions when you’re creating something new? If you’re like us, you may find that the WRAP model (from the book Decisive) provides a great roadmap: Widen your options, Reality-test your assumptions, Attain distance before deciding, and Prepare to be wrong. Diving into Decisiveness At Happy Brain Science, we’re developing an read more…