My first summer job was in a restaurant. Working in the public will teach you a lot about how different people think and act! One of the most memorable “lessons” I learned that summer came from a man whose family had thrown a surprise 25th wedding anniversary for him and his wife.
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Today’s article is a guest post by my friend and colleague, Jeremy McCarthy.
Questions about the economy have consumed the world media of the past few years. We ask, “what is wrong with the economy?” and “How can it be fixed?” But few people have asked the question we should be asking… “What’s the economy for, anyway?”
This is the question that authors John De Graaf and David K. Batker ask in their new book (aptly titled,) “What’s the Economy For Anyway? Why it’s Time to Stop Chasing Growth and Start Pursuing Happiness.”
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How satisfied are you with the results of your networking efforts, in general? Do you typically go back home energized from all these great connections you’ve made? If not, then check out these tips, and find out about a relevant blog that will turn you into a positive networker!
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Ever heard of the term social contagion? No, it’s not about spreading and catching germs; it’s about inadvertently spreading and catching emotions – for better or for worse. Here’s the skinny of it, and how it impacts not only your mood, but also your productivity, and that of those in your network.
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Do you pay yourself first? After a long stretch of work-work-work, my husband and I decided to pay ourselves first in terms of time; not just money. What’s the value of life, if we skimp on everything that makes it worthwhile?
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Marie-Josée Shaar received her undergrad at McGill University in Organizational Behavior, followed by a Master of Applied Positive Psychology at University of Pennsylvania. She's certified as a Wellness Culture Coach, a Personal Trainer, and a Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. She has spent the last 13 years studying, testing, coaching and teaching smart health habits, both nationally and internationally.
