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Finding clarity and happiness in this media-driven world

Optimism
Wanted: Job Seekers With This

Michelle Gielan on January 19, 2012

Train your brain to think in a way that will increase your chances of landing your dream job.

Train your brain to think in a way that will increase your chances of landing your dream job.

Stress
The Power No

Michelle Gielan on August 15, 2011

If you're stressed, feel overcommitted, or are simply trying to make a positive change in your life, the Power No could be just what you need. A Power No doesn't just positively affect our life in the moment we say it, it also has a beneficial ripple effect on the future.

If you're stressed, feel overcommitted, or are simply trying to make a positive change in your life, the Power No could be just what you need. A Power No doesn't just positively affect our life in the moment we say it, it also has a beneficial ripple effect on the future.

Anxiety
Beating Cabin Fever

Michelle Gielan on March 7, 2011

It's March, and in many parts of the country, it is still cold.  That means that for many of us, it's natural to experience a bit of cabin fever.  Whether you're feeling cooped up, grouchy, anxious, or down, there are things you can do to boost your mood and beat the winter blues!

It's March, and in many parts of the country, it is still cold.  That means that for many of us, it's natural to experience a bit of cabin fever.  Whether you're feeling cooped up, grouchy, anxious, or down, there are things you can do to boost your mood and beat the winter blues!

Friends
Valentine’s Day Survival Guide

Michelle Gielan on February 13, 2011

If you have negative feelings towards Valentine's Day, you are far from alone!  Check out this Valentine’s Day Survival Guide to help you navigate the holiday so you are able to move beyond any negative feelings and enjoy it.

If you have negative feelings towards Valentine's Day, you are far from alone!  Check out this Valentine’s Day Survival Guide to help you navigate the holiday so you are able to move beyond any negative feelings and enjoy it.

Career
5 Ways to Develop Meaning at Work

Michelle Gielan on January 8, 2011

These days, more people are asking themselves: "Is this all there is?"  Finding meaning at work is possible and achievable.  Meaning is all around us; we just have to know where to look! 

These days, more people are asking themselves: "Is this all there is?"  Finding meaning at work is possible and achievable.  Meaning is all around us; we just have to know where to look! 

Self-Esteem
How to go from "I think I can" to "I know I can"

Michelle Gielan on January 6, 2011

If life were to present you with a challenge or if something were to go wrong unexpectedly, would you be able to handle it?  Understanding the value of self-efficacy and strategies for boosting it.

If life were to present you with a challenge or if something were to go wrong unexpectedly, would you be able to handle it?  Understanding the value of self-efficacy and strategies for boosting it.

Diet
New Year’s Resolutions: Setting Yourself Up for Success!

Michelle Gielan on December 26, 2010

Do you want to loose 5 pounds this year?  Find a new job?  Carve out more quality time with your family?  If you find that keeping New Year's resolutions is tough, let's first start with 3 strategies on how to set them.

Do you want to loose 5 pounds this year?  Find a new job?  Carve out more quality time with your family?  If you find that keeping New Year's resolutions is tough, let's first start with 3 strategies on how to set them.

Relationships
Positive Relationships

Michelle Gielan on September 23, 2010

Close relationships are an important part of being happy.  Some powerful reasons why relationships matter... at least to me.

Close relationships are an important part of being happy.  Some powerful reasons why relationships matter... at least to me.

Self-Help
Need a Boost? Head to the Movies!

Michelle Gielan on September 18, 2010

Movies can have immense power over us and inspire us to be brave, try something new, or take our lives to the next level.  Movies can be better than the best self-help books.     

Movies can have immense power over us and inspire us to be brave, try something new, or take our lives to the next level.  Movies can be better than the best self-help books.     

Relationships
The Best Way to Meet Someone

Michelle Gielan on September 15, 2010

“What do you do?” and “Where are you from?” are so cliché.  To really get to know someone, try a new kind of question to truly discover what he or she is all about.  

“What do you do?” and “Where are you from?” are so cliché.  To really get to know someone, try a new kind of question to truly discover what he or she is all about.  

Relationships
Sex: The New Normal

Michelle Gielan on June 30, 2010

When it comes to sex, everyone always wants to figure out if they are normal.

When it comes to sex, everyone always wants to figure out if they are normal.

Personality
Empathy. Got Some?

Michelle Gielan on May 31, 2010

Empathy in college students has plumeted over the past three decades.  Discussion: Why do you think that has happened?

Empathy in college students has plumeted over the past three decades.  Discussion: Why do you think that has happened?

Happiness
Do You Live Consciously?

Michelle Gielan on April 28, 2010

Every moment that we live unconsciously is a wasted moment. Are you paying attention to your perceptions of the world? Try this quick exercise to boost your ability to live consciously.

Every moment that we live unconsciously is a wasted moment. Are you paying attention to your perceptions of the world? Try this quick exercise to boost your ability to live consciously.

Self-Help
Get over it! Exercises for the Mind

Michelle Gielan on April 13, 2010

Life is full of things that can make us feel annoyed.  How you respond to them is key.  Boost your happiness by training your mind how to react to life's little annoyances.  You have the power to make lasting changes in your life!

Life is full of things that can make us feel annoyed.  How you respond to them is key.  Boost your happiness by training your mind how to react to life's little annoyances.  You have the power to make lasting changes in your life!

Pessimism
Want to be happier? Argue with yourself!

Michelle Gielan on April 6, 2010

Just because you think it, doesn't make it true! Arguing with yourself can be a great tool to help you change the way you see yourself and the world for the better. 5 simple steps to stop negative thinking from holding you back in life.

Just because you think it, doesn't make it true! Arguing with yourself can be a great tool to help you change the way you see yourself and the world for the better. 5 simple steps to stop negative thinking from holding you back in life.