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Psychology of Happiness: A Summary of the Theory & Research
I will admit that when I learned that I was to write an article on the psychology, theory, and science of happiness, I thought “easy!”. [...]
19+ Innovative Ways to Teach Emotional Intelligence to Kids
What’s the best way to teach Emotional Intelligence to kids? How can we help them develop self-awareness and empathy? And, how can we help them [...]
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence (Incl. Quotes)
Do you recognize the emotion you are feeling? Can you manage those feelings without allowing them to swamp you? Can you motivate yourself to get [...]
13 Emotional Intelligence Exercises, Activities & Worksheets
If you’ve been following our blog, you know that we’ve devoted considerable attention to emotional intelligence. This isn’t an accident—our focus on the subject reflects [...]
17 Emotional Intelligence Tests & Assessments
Perhaps you may have heard that what is even more important than a person’s ‘IQ’ is their ‘EQ’, or emotional intelligence, and are interested in [...]
Is Happiness More Important Than Success?
What is more important to you, happiness or success? According to psychologist Daniel Gilbert, who is a psychology professor at Harvard, happiness is the ultimate [...]
Emotional Intelligence Theories & Components Explained
Emotional Intelligence, or, what is commonly referred to as EQ has been claimed to be the key to success in life! Despite the fact that [...]
10+ Best Books on Happiness Recommended by Readers
In the pursuit of happiness, we often find ourselves navigating a labyrinth of complexities. The state of happiness, contentment, and fulfillment appear elusive. Fortunately, there [...]
3 Secrets to Happiness at Work According to Research
Organizations are investing increasing amounts of money and resources in improving happiness at work, from team-building exercises and fun consultants to Google’s Chief Happiness Officer [...]
How to Find Inner Peace and Happiness (Incl. Mantras)
Inner peace is closely related to happiness. From Buddhist philosophy to Mahatma Gandhi and the Dalai Lama, they have all been strong proponents of inner [...]