This year, resolve to improve your conflict resolution skills. Begin 2008 with these practical tips for managing conflict and effective communication. Think of conflict as an opportunity: A positive attitude about the value of conflict will help you understand others’ perspectives, be open to diverse ideas, and help you problem-solve more effectively. Focus on what […]
Happy as You Want to Be
Almost everyone have heard the hit single ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferiin’s simple message surely made a lot of people by telling them not to worry.
Living a happy, resilient and […]
Will positive psychology and gratitude intervention teach our kids how to be happy
She attended graduate school in sociology , where her doctoral dissertation looked at whether money buys happiness for children. She found that income mattered a lot, up to a certain point. After basic needs were met, money was not a big factor. “With […]
Have you ever paid attention to what happens when you get a group of positive-minded people together? And if you bring together a group of people with negative attitudes, chances are, you will see the exact opposite effects.The attitude, the mindset, and the overall personality of your friends, your co-workers, and everyone else you allow […]
06 Apr
Posted by wongst as Self Improvement
”Who’s the Boss?” 10 ways to start taking control (time management, goal setting, record tracking)-Part 2
6. Squash the “ANTs”
In his book “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life,” Dr. Daniel Amen talks about “ANTs” - Automatic Negative Thoughts. These are the bad thoughts that are usually reactionary, like “Those people are laughing, they must be talking […]