Are you looking for tools to help you build stronger teams? If so, you’re in luck! We’re offering a 5-part master class on developing strengths, starting July 15, 2020. And to make this series as accessible as possible, we’re providing a very affordable sliding scale! ***Watch the video or read the transcript below.*** Spotlight read more…
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Resilience: How to Build your Emotional Toolbox
Thanks to Noah Jacobson for this guest post about emotional resilience! 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. Building Emotional Resilience Life can be hard. Losing a job, struggling with a tough relationship at read more…
Managing Transitions During Crisis: Home Edition
In May 2020, Happy Brain Science presented a free virtual keynote titled “Managing Transitions During Crisis.” During the session, we received a great question from one of our attendees: “What has emerged for the folks at Happy Brain Science as applicable tips & techniques on the home front? Likely similar to how these concepts apply read more…
How a “4-6-8 Breath” Can Help You Calm Your Stress
Can mindful breathing help you unlock better options in times of stress? Discover the power of a “4-6-8 breath” to calm your body & brain! Join Scott Crabtree, CEO of Happy Brain Science, on a journey through 100+ science-based solutions from our Choose Happiness @ Work card game! This post features the solution: 4-6-8 Breath. read more…
10 Tips for Keeping Up Morale, with Ideas & Resources to Help
Thanks to Sarah Lewis, C.Psychol., for this guest post about keeping up morale! Sarah is the principal psychologist at Appreciating Change, a strengths-based psychological consultancy that is committed to applying well-researched positive psychology ideas and interventions to workplace challenges and opportunities at an individual, team or whole organization level. In the midst of the current read more…
Do “Casual” Games Reduce Stress & Boost Well-being?
Thanks to Kristen Toohill for this post about how casual games reduce stress! Kristen recently co-authored a book with Scott Crabtree titled All Work & Some Play: Future Proof Your Career through Games. Her past experience includes working in the video game industry as a Quality Assurance Tester and SCRUM Master. In addition, she’s done read more…
Brain-Based Toolkit for Navigating Uncertain Times
This Brain-Based Toolkit was created by Cat Kemmerling, Jessica Sharp, and Kristen Toohill—doctoral students in the William James College Leadership Psychology program. Their goal is to offer a neuroscience-informed resource to help leaders support themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this time of immense disruption, providing stability, empathy, and compassion is critical to read more…
How to Recognize True Strength vs. Talent at Work
Do you know your true strengths? Unlock your full potential by discovering the difference between strength vs. talent in the workplace. (Hint: if you know what you’re skilled at, you’re only halfway there…) ***Watch the video or continue reading below.*** The Secret to Knowing Your Strengths Strengths are talent plus energy. And the distinction read more…
How to Show Gratitude at Work: Recipe for Success
Want to thank someone at work in a way that’s memorable & meaningful? Try these tips for showing gratitude at work—and discover how to make people feel truly appreciated! ***Watch the video or continue reading below.*** A Recipe for Gratitude Greatness Most people know that gratitude boosts happiness—but there’s a difference between knowing it read more…