In this year’s World Happiness Report, which ranks 143 countries across measures of life satisfaction, the New Zealand came in at No. 11 – down one place from 2023. While Kiwi’s older than age 60 ranked No. 6 for happiness, those younger than 30 ranked 27th. A growing body of research reveals that youth mental… Continue reading Loneliness amongst under 30s
Great article showing the health benefits of self-forgiveness. People who forgive themselves for past mistakes tend to experience better mental and physical health. Apologizing helps initiate self-forgiveness, but even without an apology, the act of self-compassion can reduce negative emotions like shame and guilt. This reduction in emotional distress contributes to better mental well-being, which… Continue reading Is it healthy to forgive yourself?
Great article discussing how group-based play at work can foster psychological safety in diverse teams, encouraging employees to take more risks without fear of judgment. Playful activities help break down exclusionary dynamics, making individuals feel more connected and less focused on self-protection. The study highlights how these playful interactions create a sense of collective vulnerability,… Continue reading Why play at work has a positive impact
Have you ever been so anxious that your stomach started hurting? In addition to its well-known impacts on mental health, stress can also make people feel physically ill—and a new study could help explain why. Although it’s fairly common knowledge that the gut “talks” to the brain by releasing hormones into the bloodstream, recent… Continue reading Worried sick: How stress messes with your gut and weakens your immune system
Have you noticed how many successful people just keep racking up more wins? Here’s the secret to that kind of serial success… When researchers wanted to test the accuracy of the old adage “success breeds success”, they designed a study that randomly assigned “rewards” to certain subjects. In all scenarios, receiving a modest reward early on… Continue reading Does success breed success?
What makes a leader more relatable, more approachable, and more successful? The surprising answer: humility. “Strong cultures can only happen when team members feel safe enough to tell one another the truth — and that starts with leaders being willing to show they’re fallible,” writes Jeff Haden in Inc. Citing numerous research studies, Haden explains why… Continue reading The impact of humility on leadership
