More on Mindfulness
In my last blog I talked about being more mindful by savoring the present moment and actively listening to others. Mindfulness is a traditional Buddhist practice in which full attention
Mindfulness; the Present is a Gift
“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Of the many different strategies for increasing your positivity, the one that
Increasing Women’s Participation in Business
Training women in Peru I spent last week in Lima, Peru working with the Thunderbird School of Global Management to design a training program for women. The goal of the
What Determines Positivity Levels?
When I’m talking to people about all of the amazing benefits of positivity, inevitably someone says “Sounds great, but what about the people who aren’t positive? I definitely
An Attitude of Gratitude
There is strong scientific evidence for the impact of gratitude on positivity. Gratitude boosts positivity by increasing the frequency of pleasant emotions you experience as you think about all that
What is Positivity?
I think before I go any further I should define what I mean by positivity. Positivity is the frequent experience of pleasant emotions. Some of the most common are: joy,
Positivity Leads to Higher Levels of Performance
Positivity is good for your health and good for your relationships. But the benefits of positivity don’t stop there. Positivity is also related to successful performance in many different
Build Hope by Setting Goals
Did you know that setting goals is one way of increasing positivity? Hope is a positive emotion about the future. People who are hopeful have goals that they want to
Set Goals and Share them with Others
You haven’t given up on your New Year’s intentions have you? Of course not! I told you an intention is easier to keep than a resolution. Here are
Positivity is Good for your Health
Many of the most popular New Year’s resolutions have to do with our health. Some people resolve to eat healthier, others to exercise more, to reduce stress, or to
Positivity is Good for Relationships
Most of us are fortunate enough to spend the holidays with friends and family. I feel blessed to be writing this blog from my parent’s home! Since many of
Welcome to the World of Organizational Positivity
Positive psychology In 1998 when Martin Seligman was the president of the American Psychological Association he pointed out that the field of psychology was overly focused on human problems and