How employees spend their leisure time predicts their feelings and behavior the next day, a new study finds. BY SELMA A. QUIST-MØLLER | MAY 28, 2019 When work is stressful, many of us don’t make downtime a priority. Taking a break or having fun feels like something we can’t afford—and hobbies, exercise, and social activities… Continue reading What You Can Do Tonight for a Better Workday Tomorrow
World Character Strengths Day is coming up at the end of September and there are some great resources available for the day and the build up to it. A great opportunity to reinvigorate strengths for yourself or your organisation. Sign Up for Character Day
BY KIRA M. NEWMAN | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 Should you eat an apple—or a bag of Oreos? Go to McDonald’s—or the vegetarian restaurant on the corner? When we make these everyday food choices, many of us think first of our physical health and appearance. But there’s another factor we may want to consider in picking… Continue reading What Is the Best Diet for Mental Health?
What happens when people find a wallet with money in it? BY JILL SUTTIE | AUGUST 13, 2019 Imagine you lost your wallet on the street. Do you think the person who found it would try to return it to you or just keep the money for themselves? If you’re like most (or if you’re… Continue reading Why People May Be More Honest Than You Think
Women tend to have more sleep problems than men, but there are ways to get a better night’s rest. BY JILL SUTTIE | AUGUST 12, 2019 A lot of my women friends have trouble sleeping. For some, it started when they had their first child, and constant night feedings threw their sleep patterns out of… Continue reading Five tips for women who have trouble sleeping
The latest research on well-being at work can help your organization thrive. BY ELISE PROULX | AUGUST 6, 2019 Most of us spend the lion’s share of our waking hours focusing on work. If we’re not at work, we’re thinking about it. We rush off to answer emails after the kids are in bed. Some… Continue reading Five Ways for Workplaces to Support Employee Happiness
