With events like the 2020 election looming, we may all be wondering if it is possible any longer to have civilized disagreements. Creating a sense of psychological safety is essential to productive conversation. Peter Boghossian, assistant professor of philosophy at Portland State University, and writer and researcher James Lindsay, authors of How to Have Impossible Conversations, offer three tips… Continue reading How to disagree skilfully
Many Americans are against sleep, equating it with laziness. But one of the world’s leading experts on sleep says that’s hurting our relationships and our ability to solve problems. BY JILL SUTTIE | DECEMBER 1, 2013 We spend almost a third of our lives asleep, giving more time to sleep than any other activity. Some… Continue reading Why You Should Sleep Your Way to the Top
A good night’s sleep can help reduce anxiety, a new neuroscience study suggests. BY YASMIN ANWAR | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 When it comes to managing anxiety disorders, William Shakespeare’s Macbeth had it right when he referred to sleep as the “balm of hurt minds.” While a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions, a sleepless night… Continue reading How Deep Sleep Can Soothe Your Anxious Brain
A sense of calm offers us strength and resilience amid the chaos of life. BY EMMA SEPPALA | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 Life throws chaos at us on a regular basis—whether it’s our finances, our relationships, or our health. In the work world, around 50 percent of people are burned out in industries like health care,… Continue reading Four Ways to Calm Your Mind in Stressful Times
Different breathing patterns activate our brain networks related to mood, attention, and body awareness, a new study suggests. BY B GRACE BULLOCK | OCTOBER 31, 2019 Slow down, and pay attention to your breath. It’s not merely commonsense advice. It also reflects what meditation, yoga, and other stress-reducing therapies teach: that focusing on the timing… Continue reading What Focusing on the Breath Does to Your Brain
Laughter and jokes can make us happier and more productive on the job. BY JESSICA LINDSEY | OCTOBER 15, 2019 Why do we laugh at movies like Office Space or shows like The Office? What’s so funny about work? For one student in the GGSC’s online Foundations of Happiness at Work course, humor is found… Continue reading How a Little Humor Can Improve Your Work Life
