by Hyacinth E. Gooden-Bailey, M.A.
‘When the going gets tough, the tough get creative” Thomas Edison
In facing transitions in life we need to understand our situation, accept our situation, determine what we would like to be different and then decide what actions should be taken.  After working with a coach we also recognize that it is [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
If you’re challenged by employee motivation, engagement, or retention problems, this article is a must-read. Traditional employee motivation and recognition programs fail because companies and managers don’t understand Motivation 101.
Humans crave genuine appreciation and recognition. Since we’re all connected to each other, we immediately sense insincerity.
Token gestures backfire with the kick of [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
When the fish in a stream are dying, biologists don’t attempt to solve the problem by yanking the fish out of the stream, throwing them into a clean fish tank for an hour a day, and then pitching them back into their original ecosystem for the rest of the day.
Instead, [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Most people in corporate America don’t take even two/thirds of the vacation days they’re entitled to. Even worse, many people don’t have a clue how to take a vacation that feeds their long-term happiness.
Have you ever known anyone who returned from a vacation exhausted? A recent poll said 87 percent of nearly [...]

Success Secrets from a Blind and Physically Disabled Unstoppable Author
“Although I’m blind, I can see far and wide; even though I’m disabled, I can climb high mountains.” –Shirley Cheng
What comes before a successful businessman, a successful doctor, or a successful teacher? A successful human being. In order to be truly successful in life, you need [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
“Happiness at work” isn’t the name of a fairy tale. It’s a reality for many employees, managers, and entrepreneurs — people just like you. You’ve probably heard that Google employees can wear their pajamas to work and be rewarded with excellent pay, exotic job training, 5 star restaurants, [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
You can quickly reduce stress without waiting for a weekend, vacation, or massage. You’ll feel empowered when you take action to meet your needs, and that automatically elevates your happiness at work. A few of the easy strategies described below require planning ahead so you have materials on hand. However, each tip [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Is there a jerk where you work? Have you ever worked with an honors graduate from Bully Bootcamp who intimidated, threatened, humiliated, or dominated other people?
SHOULD YOU BEWARE OF THE BIG BAD BULLY?
Yes . . . and no. Although it’s true you need to protect yourself from potential negative actions, the [...]

by Doris Helge, Ph.D.
Are you ever challenged by disrespect at work? This article includes simple techniques for gaining more respect so you can get your needs met and do your best work. My goals are for you to transform negative emotions at work into positive recognition of talent and accomplishments, more easily resolve conflicts, and [...]

Doris Helge, Ph.D., shares 4 tips and 4 free resources that will boost your happiness at work. Discusses emotions at work, negative emotions, how to release inner blocks, work with difficult people, gain work-life balance & professional passion. Dr. Helge is author of “Joy on the Job”
“Transforming Pain Into Power — Making the Most of [...]