The Perspectives of Happiness 1. According to VeryWellMind, “Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. While happiness has many different definitions, it is often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction.” 2. Psychology Today says, “Happiness is defined differently depending on who you ask. Some people…

Commentary The impromptu speech below was developed by Dr. Kevin Gazzara in 2001 when he was managing Intel’s first-line management and leadership development programs. This speech was delivered in response to a management simulation (The Chain Gang - created by Bill Daniels) where 10 teams were consistently missing performance expectations…

Introduction: In times of uncertainty and the overwhelming prospect of change, we often find ourselves unsure of the next steps to take in our personal and professional lives. This five-step framework aims to provide a structured approach to decision-making during your transformative periods. By employing this framework, you can navigate…

Introduction: Achieving one’s goals can be challenging enough, but dealing with naysayers can make the journey even more difficult. Naysayers can cast doubt on one’s abilities and goals. However, there are several ways to manage naysayers and remain focused on achieving one’s goals. According to Dale Carnegie in his book…

Developing self-discipline is an important aspect of personal growth that can lead to numerous positive outcomes. According to Duckworth and Seligman (2005), self-discipline is defined as “the ability to regulate oneself in the pursuit of long-term goals with the use of short-term tactics” (p. 1087). …

Understanding the Differences Between Joy and Happiness Happiness and joy are often used interchangeably, but they are actually distinct emotions with some important differences. Here is a closer look at the differences between joy and happiness, based on research. Happiness is generally considered to be a longer-lasting emotion that can…

Let’s Begin You have decided that you want to change your life. You’ve got a goal in mind. What can you do to ensure that you achieve success? You know that you will need to adopt certain success habits. The following steps will help you ensure successful habit formation. Before we launch…

It is Never Too Late to Get Started Most of us get on the treadmill of life early, which will be as consuming as you will let it become. We don’t take the time to what is important and what balance of activities we need to truly be happy. I…

7 Priceless Tips for Your Joyful Retirement The best way to read this article is to score yourself on a scale of 0 to 5 on how well you have planned to do each of the 7 priceless tips. …