We have a lot to learn from research--not only living well, longer -- but happier.  So a group of demographers

  When I start to work with a client, I ask them to define what their values/virtues and strengths are

From Socrates who taught us to “know thyself” and “the unexamined life is not worth living” and to Dale Carnegie,

Particularly as the holidays descend upon us and the seasons change, it is helpful to remind ourselves of the importance

  It's fascinating what causes people to remember certain experiences, activities, and times in their lives.  Yet, most of the

Resilience, defined by most as the ability to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change, and keep going in the

We all know negative thinking when we hear it, the challenge is managing our own negative thoughts even in the

The Stoics were those Roman and Greek philosophers who flourished in and around the 3rd Century. The Stoic philosophers promtoed

By knowing what our strengths are, we can consciously think of using them when confronted with everyday stress.  This simple

An important adult skill to develop:  Understanding your

This former employee from Microsoft gives some sobering yet essential advice on "when you know  it's time to walk away"

Taking time in the midst of a busy work day to breath deeply has been shown to increase awareness, decrease

The world as we know it today is complicated, busy, stimulating and filled with "breaking news."  How to calm the

I published this post several years ago and realized that it is a great one to "remind and review" on

Richard Davidson is probably the foremost researcher on the effect of meditation on the brain. He has studied Tibetan monks

Every wondered "What is the best version of myself?"  The answer to this is embedded in this article which outline

My colleague and I presented on time management to a group of architects last week. Our take-away was before you

It can be as easy as doing a 5 minute counting meditation and focusing on your breath. New research from

Walking has been described as a great way to increase creativity, clear the head, improve your sense of well-being.  Read

101 WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR LIFE By Lloyd J. Thomas, Ph.D. 1. Get up 15 minutes earlier. 2. Prepare for

These habits are founded in age old wisdom and present day research.  Are you nurturing at least 5 close friendships?

  What can we learn from the artists, inventors and geniuses of the past and present? Find a ritual that

Situations in our work lives, can evoke strong emotions: a tense

TAKE TEN MINUTES OUT By Lloyd J. Thomas, Ph.D. Stress plays a major role in our lives. We can become

Read what current social science research is telling us about the habits of successful people.

   The Four P's of happiness:  Purpose, Perspective, People and Play - Read here as to how you can develop

This brief article gives a great review of the research that leads to these findings: 1. Always work hard to

Dr. Martin Seligman is known as the "father of Positive Psychology." In this short video he outlines a powerful exercise

This short video shows in magnificent time lapsed photos the dimensions of what we have to be thankful for... [video_lightbox_youtube

Surprising and worth reading to learn before it's too late...

So what do leaders do to manage themselves in the face of uncertainty... to lead with executive maturity? Dr. Chopra

This article from Psychology Today gives a concise overview of the "happiness and well-being" research.  As we learn to live

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"The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings." -Eric Hoffer The holiday card that

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“There are, at least, TWO ways to relate to anything:  a small minded way and a large minded way. Choose

These blogs will offer three things: an inspirational quote that seeks to inspire you, the reader; second, a teaching or