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…

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…

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…

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…

A creative mindset can be critical in solving problems, connecting with others, and gaining clarity. To cultivate creativity: • Connect ideas • Really look • Explore • Ask questions • Take time to think • Imagine and inspire ideas •…

Personality types can help you gain insight into yourself and others, and match with a compatible career choice. The DISC personality types are: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness.   Try the assessment at  www.truity.com/test/disc-personality-test to discover your DISC type. The Career…

Courage is acting despite fear. Mark Twain said, “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” When we think about courage, we often think of the physical bravery of firefighters, emergency response teams, and warriors as…

Micro-habits are small actions with big impact. The following ideas are possibilites for adding growth and meaning with tiny experiments. Download the Personal Development Micro-habits pdf MIND – Learning and growth • Start the morning with a short ritual. •…