Maureen’s Gourmet Pepper Jam
February, and especially Valentine’s day, is dedicated tohonoring love. Usually showing love in February means getting or giving a giftto someone you love. I was fortunate toreceive many gifts of love this February – most of them were not tangible. One, however, was edible, Maureen’s GourmetPepper Jam. Maureen’s Gourmet Pepper Jam was a gift at many levels. The first was obvious as my Valentinegathering guests devoured the platters of organic cream cheese smothered inthis prized pepper jam.
The second gift was the story of the woman who created thepepper jam and the company that now sells it – Maureen. Maureen has been making pepper jam since herDad started experimenting with different recipes some 40 years ago. Now in her 7th decade, Maureen is courageousenough to create a company to sell the jam her friends and family have enjoyedall these years.
People always ask me, “What do you mean by living a Don’tDie spirit?” What do I mean? I mean people like Maureen! She could have made excuses or she could haveachieved her goals and she made a choice anyone would be proud to support.
I think everyone should buy at least one jar to support herincredible Don’t Die spirit!
Congratulations Maureen. Thank you, Lorraine.
Andrea T. Goeglein, PhD
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And of course if you don't have your copy of Don't Die with Your Song Unsung, get one and bring it along so he can sign for you in person!
Enjoy, Andrea
Direct information about Metro Jam:www.jennaesposito.com/metrojam
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Money and Happiness - Revisited
The following blog was written by renowned PositivePsychology researcher and author, Robert Biswas-Diener. Since I am a person who enjoys my materialpurchases, I did a fair amount of reflection on the first researchfinding. Then I noticed – when Ipurchase material things and use them I am engaged in an individual activity –when I take a vacation, dance lessons, or horseback riding – I am usually doingthose things with others. Made me wonderif the research was measuringwas thepleasure from the purchase vs. experience or solitary activity vs. activities withothers? See what you think?
As always, I thank Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener for his greatblogs. I share them a lot. He can be reached at www.postiveacorn.com
This week, when you are done paying your bills and otherfixed expenses try turning your mind to experiences. consider a coffee date ordinner with a friend, or the petrol it will take to transport you to abeautiful hike. Skip the spending on stuff and buy a slice of life instead.
Copyright: Dr. RobertBiswas-Diener 2012
Thank you, Andrea T. Goeglein, PhD
DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
As always, I thank Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener for his greatblogs. I share them a lot. He can be reached at www.postiveacorn.com
Spending money topromote happiness
Everyone has heard the old quip "If you don't thinkmoney buys happiness then you are not spending it right." At the heart ofthis statement is the controversy over whether or not money factors into ourindividual and collective well-being. Research is clear that money makes adifference to personal happiness, but that it is not the most important factorand that it can be counterproductive to put too much stock in the emotionalbenefits of income. More recently researcher Leaf Van Boven and his colleagueshave found that how you spend your money matters to your happiness. They foundthat people who spent money on experiences-- such as vacations, dance lessons,and horseback riding-- were happier relative to those who spent on shoes,jewelry, and other material items. To be certain, we all need to purchase somematerial goods, but when it comes to discretionary income experiences appear tobeat material purchases.
In a newly published piece of research Ryan Howell and hiscolleagues extended the Van Boven studies. The Howell team was concerned withnot a single purchase but spending habits over time. They discovered thatcertain types of people were more drawn experiential buys and were happier.What set this group apart was extroversion, empathy and a sensitivity torewards. These people are folks with a tendency to want to plumb life for itsemotional treasures and they instinctively understand that spending money onexperiences is a bulls-eye technique for doing so. This week, when you are done paying your bills and otherfixed expenses try turning your mind to experiences. consider a coffee date ordinner with a friend, or the petrol it will take to transport you to abeautiful hike. Skip the spending on stuff and buy a slice of life instead.
Copyright: Dr. RobertBiswas-Diener 2012
Thank you, Andrea T. Goeglein, PhD
DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
The Economics of Well-Being - Harvard Business Review
The Economics of Well-Being - Harvard Business Review
This installment of the HBR happiness articles will not be reading for most of usual readers. I have included this article for all those in business who are responsible for talent development, training and education and all areas of employee engagement that has been difficult to justify without hard results.
Thank you, Andrea T. Goeglein, PhD
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This installment of the HBR happiness articles will not be reading for most of usual readers. I have included this article for all those in business who are responsible for talent development, training and education and all areas of employee engagement that has been difficult to justify without hard results.
Thank you, Andrea T. Goeglein, PhD
www.YouTube.com/user/ServingSuccess
www.Facebook.com/DrSuccessPhD
DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
Free Talk on Positive Psychology Today
Free Talks on PositivePsychology
Please join us next week for a series of free short talks on positivepsychology. On Tuesday, February 14th (Valentine's Day) we will be spreadingthe love by offering two free half hour talks live with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener.At 9 AM US Pacific (noon Eastern) Robert will be pulling back the curtain andtaking you behind the scenes of the history of positive psychology. At 10 AM USPacific time Robert will be speaking on finding meaning at work.
To join the call simply dial:
212-200-5010
and then enter the PIN 86849
If you have any questions please contact: info@positiveacorn.com
We hope you can join us!
Please join us next week for a series of free short talks on positivepsychology. On Tuesday, February 14th (Valentine's Day) we will be spreadingthe love by offering two free half hour talks live with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener.At 9 AM US Pacific (noon Eastern) Robert will be pulling back the curtain andtaking you behind the scenes of the history of positive psychology. At 10 AM USPacific time Robert will be speaking on finding meaning at work.
To join the call simply dial:
212-200-5010
and then enter the PIN 86849
If you have any questions please contact: info@positiveacorn.com
We hope you can join us!
Positive Intelligence - Harvard Business Review
Positive Intelligence - Harvard Business Review
I will admit, this is my favorite article in the series.
How could I not like an article that states: In fact, it works the other way around: People who cultivate a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge. I call this the “happiness advantage”—every business outcome shows improvement when the brain is positive.
Might I add: Amen!
Enjoy. Andrea T. Goeglein, PhD
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I will admit, this is my favorite article in the series.
How could I not like an article that states: In fact, it works the other way around: People who cultivate a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge. I call this the “happiness advantage”—every business outcome shows improvement when the brain is positive.
Might I add: Amen!
Enjoy. Andrea T. Goeglein, PhD
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www.YouTube.com/user/ServingSuccess
DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
The Science Behind the Smile - Harvard Business Review
The Science Behind the Smile - Harvard Business Review
The simplest of actions. The greatest of impacts. What more could you ask? Right behind my dislike for the word Pollyanna when someone is attempting to rebuff the impact of Positive Psychology, is the apparent need mock the impact smiling can have on mood elevation.
Again, I will be as loving as I can when I write this -- mock on, and accept you are wrong! Whether it is the book The How of Happiness, or Gary Russo following his dream of singing by starting with creating smiles, smiling works.
Dr. Success Challenge: Rate your mood on a scale of 1-10 (1 low - 10 high) right now. Now read the HBR article The Science Behind the Smile. When you are done reading the article, again rate your mood on a scale of 1-10. Share your results with me by writing to me at DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
Thank you, Andrea Goeglein
DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
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The simplest of actions. The greatest of impacts. What more could you ask? Right behind my dislike for the word Pollyanna when someone is attempting to rebuff the impact of Positive Psychology, is the apparent need mock the impact smiling can have on mood elevation.
Again, I will be as loving as I can when I write this -- mock on, and accept you are wrong! Whether it is the book The How of Happiness, or Gary Russo following his dream of singing by starting with creating smiles, smiling works.
Dr. Success Challenge: Rate your mood on a scale of 1-10 (1 low - 10 high) right now. Now read the HBR article The Science Behind the Smile. When you are done reading the article, again rate your mood on a scale of 1-10. Share your results with me by writing to me at DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
Thank you, Andrea Goeglein
DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
www.Facebook.com/DrSuccessPhD
www.YouTube.com/user/ServingSuccess
Sheryl Sandberg: Why we have too few women leaders | Video on TED.com
Sheryl Sandberg: Why we have too few women leaders Video on TED.com
It is hard not to be following Sherly Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, given the pending IPO. I have been researching her since reading an article in the NY Times last week. Very gracious woman. Very sound advice. And I like that I don't feel an edge of resentment that I often sense in many mega successful women. For me, her style invites you into her way of thinking without judgement.
Enjoy, Andrea T. Goeglien, PhD
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DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
It is hard not to be following Sherly Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, given the pending IPO. I have been researching her since reading an article in the NY Times last week. Very gracious woman. Very sound advice. And I like that I don't feel an edge of resentment that I often sense in many mega successful women. For me, her style invites you into her way of thinking without judgement.
Enjoy, Andrea T. Goeglien, PhD
www.YouTube.com/user/ServingSuccess
www.Facebook.com/DrSuccessPhD
DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
The History of Happiness - Harvard Business Review
The History of Happiness - Harvard Business Review
When my January-February 2012 issue of HBR arrived, I was delighted. Once again this prestigious resource had put together a current and comprehensive group of articles on a topic near and dear to my heart -- and the heart of my life work. Over the next few weeks I will devote blogs to each of the articles.
Just this week someone used the word that makes me the most crazy -- Pollyanna -- when explaining why they do not believe optimism is all its cracked up to be. My not so happy response when someone uses that word is to as lovingly as possible say, "My experience is when a person says they don't want to be too optimist because they don"t want to be considered a 'Pollyanna' is what they are really saying is 'I don't want to do the 24/7 effort it takes to develop optimism'." Tends to end the conversation and that works for me.
I know the research is solid enough to justify the effort. If you don't believe it, start with this article.
Thank you, Andrea Goeglein aka The Anti-Pollyanna
DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
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When my January-February 2012 issue of HBR arrived, I was delighted. Once again this prestigious resource had put together a current and comprehensive group of articles on a topic near and dear to my heart -- and the heart of my life work. Over the next few weeks I will devote blogs to each of the articles.
Just this week someone used the word that makes me the most crazy -- Pollyanna -- when explaining why they do not believe optimism is all its cracked up to be. My not so happy response when someone uses that word is to as lovingly as possible say, "My experience is when a person says they don't want to be too optimist because they don"t want to be considered a 'Pollyanna' is what they are really saying is 'I don't want to do the 24/7 effort it takes to develop optimism'." Tends to end the conversation and that works for me.
I know the research is solid enough to justify the effort. If you don't believe it, start with this article.
Thank you, Andrea Goeglein aka The Anti-Pollyanna
DrSuccess@ServingSuccess.com
www.YouTube.com/user/ServingSuccess
www.Facebook.com/DrSuccessPhD
Today begins the year of the Dragon in the Chinese tradition. This photo to the left was taken by Stew Gibbons today. Dr. Success Challenge: Look at the photo for about a minute. Then answer the following question: If I was brave, I would take action toward ____________ in 2012. Happy Year of the Dragon. Thank you Stew Gibbons. May the Year of the Dragon usher in a year of great prosperity.
Andrea T. Goeglein, Phd
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