What does it all mean? How to create “meaning” at work

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 to build resilience through tough times

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…

Want to find a good leader? Look for emotional agility

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…

How to Avoid the Fundamental Attribution Error

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…

The Contagious Effects of Kindness and Connections

How much impact can one act of your kindness have? And how can it lead to new connections? Let me tell you a story. Because Cathey Armillas urged the members of our mastermind group to be creative with our updates in last month’s meeting, I wrote a song about moving to Sisters, Oregon. After I read more…

How to Set a SMARTEST Goal to Increase Success

Can a SMARTEST goal help you supercharge your energy and engagement? Let’s just say we hope you’ll want to educate yourself about the answer, because it will help you make significant progress, which is all part of moving toward increased productivity and well-being…but you don’t have to take our word for it! ***Watch the video read more…

Tackling Fear, Psychological Safety, and Progress

Got psychological safety? Join us behind the scenes as Scott Crabtree, founder of Happy Brain Science, develops Choose Happiness @ Work Online—the online version of our popular card game! We’ve received many requests for a version to play with remote teams, and Scott is working to make that a reality! What challenges will he face? read more…

Choose Happiness @ Work Online: Behind the Scenes

Join us behind the scenes as Scott Crabtree develops Choose Happiness @ Work Online—the online version of our popular card game! We’ve received many requests for a version to play with remote teams, and Scott is working to make that a reality! What challenges will he face? What obstacles will he overcome? And most importantly: read more…

Why Being Kind Boosts the Bottom Line

Being kind is a triple win: it boosts the mood of both the giver and the receiver, and it inspires more kindness to spread through our social networks. But that’s not all… ***Watch the video or continue reading below.***   Are you tapping the benefits of being kind? Kindness. Why should you be kind to read more…

Review & Summary: The Kindness Habit by Allison Clarke

Do you have a kindness habit? Solid science suggests you should—not just for others’ sake, but for your own sake, as well. Your success, health, and even longevity will get a boost if you develop a kindness habit. Fortunately, author and speaker Allison Clarke helps us do just that. The world may not feel very read more…