Bestselling author Daniel Pink describes intrinsic motivation in his book Drive and how that motivation can be both cultivated or diminished by the way in which we evaluate our choices and the “rewards” we receive from them. I had the opportunity to hear Dan speak and then attend a lunch with him afterwards. He provides […]
Category Archives: Happiness Research
Does Functional Happiness Require Us to be Dreamers or Doers?
There was an article I wrote that discussed author Scott Belsky‘s approach to Making Ideas Happen. In it, we are asked if each of us is a Dreamer, a Doer or an Incrementalist. Here’s what the article said: The Dreamer is the one who – for lack of a better word – dreams up the ideas. The Doer […]
Video: The Science of Happiness
This Today Show interview provides a few tips and information regarding how to be happier on a daily basis. As always, we must find our own activities and thought patterns to live a happier, more inspired life, but it never hurts to be given a few pointers. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and […]
Article: Can You Force Yourself To Dream?
Interesting article on forcing yourself to Dream about specific topics and actually working through them. It may have applications for progressing through problems that are hindering our happiness. View Article
Video: Plug Into Your Hard-Wired Happiness
This is a great video featuring Professor Srikumar Rao. He teaches us to be grateful and wants us to meditate, but he isn’t a spiritual teacher. He teaches at some of the world’s top business schools! In his gentle voice, Professor Rao ask us to stop living in a “me centered” world and start living […]