The skill of emotional intelligence is so important for connecting with others and making a meaningful life. Learn about developing emotional intelligence with the following books and TED talks. Links to the TED talks can be found at the Emotional…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Elements of Happiness
Arthur Brooks has studied and shared information about happiness for quite awhile. He describes what he calls the Happiness equation: happiness = meaning + enjoyment + satisfaction. His book “The Happiness Files,” is a curated collection from his “How to…
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Maps to a Meaningful Life
How can we make a meaningful life? The answer to this question is outlined in a TED talk by Joshua Hicks: A scientific approach to a meaningful life. He describes four pillars of meaning: mattering, experiential appreciation, purpose, and seeking…
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Navigating Change
Change is a part of life, and that is a truth often resisted. It can take courage to face change. FLARES that can light the way and help us as we navigate change: • Focus with awareness • Look for…
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Affirmations and Self-Talk
The voices in our head can sometimes be quite critical and unkind. When we pay attention to the things we are saying to ourselves, we can learn to change negative self-talk into positive. We can speak to ourselves as we…
Psychology Pathway
Want to learn more about yourself and other people? The twelve TED talks and books by the speaker below guide you along the way. Links to the TED talks (plus more) can be found at the Psychology Pathway board at…
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Pathway to Work Engagement
Work engagement means being actively involved with impactful work that absorbs attention. Engaging work is important for well-being. Four Cs of work that is meaningful are: • Contribution (impact) – Work that has purpose and makes a difference. • Challenge…
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Goal Skills – Overcoming Obstacles
Progress toward goal achievement can sometimes be blocked by challenges and obstacles. Handling challenges can take courage, creativity, grit, and resilience. Some of the biggest obstacles are the ones that we create ourselves as we attempt to avoid discomfort. Here…
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Resources For Goals
When setting goals, consider the benefits of achievement and the resources required. The Economy of Goals means that benefits must exceed the cost in order for us to invest the needed resources. Goals are challenging, by definition. We can expect…
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Pathway to Communication
Want to learn valuable communication skills? The twelve TED talks and books by the speaker below guide you along the way. Links to the TED talks (plus more) can be found at the Communication Pathway board at Pinterest. Amazon affiliate…
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