Making friends as an adult can be tricky; making friends at work can be even trickier. On the one hand, you want to show that you’re friendly and outgoing, but on the other, you don’t want to overdo it. It sounds nice to have work pals, but it’s also nice to keep some separation between your professional and personal lives. So what do you do? And is it worth it? In short, …Continue Reading
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Our Best Blog Posts of 2019 To Make You Happier Immediately
We're nearly three-quarters of the way through 2019, and if you're anything like we are, you're surprised by how fast it went. Aside from slowing down time (we're still working on that one), the only thing we can do is try to make the last few months of the year count. In our humble opinion, that means stopping to savor the moment, making joy a priority, and being efficient in …Continue Reading
How to Leave Work at Work and Actually Enjoy the Weekend
All you want to do after a long hard week of work is switch off and enjoy the weekend. But it’s not so easy, is it? Work just follows you home, yapping at your heels and demanding your attention. But here’s the thing: Switching off from work is important. You need downtime to stay healthy and happy. So how do you get your brain into weekend mode and truly leave those …Continue Reading
9 Positive Podcasts For Anyone Who Needs a Mood Boost
Relationship problems. Work stress. Burgeoning traffic. The state of the world. No more ice cream. Whatever’s causing your pessimistic perspective, you could use a boost. And for good reason—having a positive outlook can affect your productivity, happiness, and chances of hitting your goals. So when you need to tilt the scales fast, look no further than our list of positive …Continue Reading
This is Why We’re Happier in Summer
The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer, and all of a sudden, you're a lot happier than you were during the dark of winter. Sound familiar? We all probably have a lifetime of personal experience that tells us that we're just plain happier in summer. ...at least those of us who live in places with legit winters (hello, Boston). But it turns out that there’s also …Continue Reading