by carolyn | Jan 14, 2015 | Blog
Doing something kind for someone else, particularly when there is a positive response, even a simple smile, can combat depression, reduce stress, increase self-confidence, and in general make us a little bit happier. Neurological and behavioral science research shows...
by carolyn | Jan 13, 2015 | Blog, TED Faves
It sounds crazy I know, but there’s been both psychological and physiological proof that posture can be empowering — literally! I was skeptical, too. But check out one of my favorite TED Talk videos below for the details from just one researcher. The Power Pose...
by carolyn | Jan 12, 2015 | Blog
While I’m no fan of the “we live in the best of all possible worlds” view, there’s considerable research that cultivating a positive outlook results in happier, healthier, and more successful and satisfying lives. As Joseph T. Hallinan points...
by carolyn | Jan 8, 2015 | Blog
Trying to achieve a change — lose weight, make more sales calls, exercise regularly, become more optimistic, whatever— by using our willpower alone is hard. Very hard. Near impossible. Why? Because behavioral psychology and neuroscience have shown that we actually...
by carolyn | Jan 8, 2015 | Blog, TED Faves
I guarantee that somewhere in this video you’ll be laughing. But it isn’t just a good way to get a flood of endorphins and reduce your stress level, there’s some seriously important information on how you can increase your happiness, and by doing so...
by carolyn | Mar 30, 2009 | Blog, TED Faves
I’m not adding my favorite TED presentations in any order (and I have a lot more to add as I get time. If you’re in a hurry by all means head over to TED and start watching them for yourself). But this simple 4 minute presentation by Kamal Meattle...
by carolyn | Mar 17, 2009 | Blog, TED Faves
Not joking, not kidding, not a scam. The Secrets of Success in 8 Words Richard St. John’s marketing company, the St. John Group, with clients like Nortel and BlackBerry/Research in Motion is a major success and so is he. But he wanted to know why him? So he...