What Jobs do The World’s Happiest People do?
Are farmers happier than musicians? Do members of the clergy feel more satisfied with their lives than politicians? Are people happier in better paid jobs? The ONS has been collecting the data for the past three years, and What Works Wellbeing (a Government-funded...
Brexit – Time to Get Serious About Compassion
So last week I wrote about how to cope with other people’s negative emotions. The following day, the Brexit result was announced. The result packed such a big emotional punch that even though I normally try to keep out of politics, I felt I had to write about it....
How Can You Avoid Catching Other People’s Negative Emotions?
I often pick up people’s moods. This can be great when they are happy; I love a group laughing fit over a very silly joke. But when people around me are anxious, I can find my shoulders rising and my mind racing. It’s particularly unhelpful when someone is angry. I...
How to Say a Super-Charged Thank You
Want to know a quick and easy way to make someone’s day? Tell them thank you, like you mean it. But how can you do this without looking like you are: a) sucking up, b) overly emotional or c) being formulaic? Here’s a trick that works really well. I’ve tried it. I...
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