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Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the New York Time best-sellers Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. Her newest book, The Four Tendencies, is about a personality framework she devised that divides people into four personality profiles. What you'll learn in this episode: How to understand yourself better How to understand other people better How to create change more effectively Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Take the four tendencies quiz Purchase a copy of The Four Tendencies Follow Gretchen on Facebook and Twitter

                 Leigh Stringer is Senior Workplace Expert for EYP Architecture & Engineering and is researching employee health and productivity in conjunction with the Harvard School of Public Health, the Center for Active Design, and other leading organizations. What you'll learn in this podcast: Healthy habits to adopt at work How to avoid making unhealthy choices at work The connection between the built environment and well-being Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Leigh on her website Purchase The Healthy Workplace

                 Jessica Rovello is the CEO and co-founder of Arkadium, which provides an audience attention platform for the world’s most well-known brands and publishers, including CNN, Comcast, Microsoft, The Washington Post and USA Today. In this episode Jessica shares what Arkadium has done for their company culture in order to be named a Best Workplace by Inc. magazine. What you'll learn in this podcast: What kinds of work environments foster fulfilling lifestyles The importance of prioritizing happy living in a company culture Things to implement in your office to help boost happiness Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Jessica on Twitter Learn more about bringing happiness to your office with our Live Happy at Work program #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe to updates and receive free sketch notes

                 Most adults today spend more time on the job than anywhere else and receive from it not just monetary rewards but also the feelings of accomplishment and purpose necessary to good mental health. Live Happy magazine section editor Chris Libby joins the podcast to share how mindfulness, gratitude, compassion and more can help boost your happiness at work. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to manage stress levels at work What you can do to combat negativity in the office The impact gratitude and compassion can have on your coworkers Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the Live Happy at Work Wellness Program #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe to updates and receive free sketch notes

In this special podcast series, we have partnered with top well-being experts to help coach five members of our Live Happy team on how to make better choices and build habits that lead to more fulfilling lives. Through this series we'll tackle life-changing topics such as improving communication with others, managing negative thinking, overcoming chronic insomnia, setting life goals and learning to unplug from work. In this episode, Live Happy science editor Paula Felps talks with Christine Carter who is a sociologist and senior fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and author of The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Work and Home. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to improve the ratio of positive to negative emotions Easy-to-implement strategies to help you reduce your stress at work The myth of more Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Find out more about the 90 Days to a Happier You project Read about Donna Stokes and her journey to unplugging from work Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

In this special podcast series we have partnered with top well-being experts to help coach five members of our Live Happy team on how to make better choices and build habits that lead to more fulfilling lives. Through this series we'll tackle life-changing topics such as improving communication with others, managing negative thinking, overcoming chronic insomnia, setting life goals and learning to unplug from work. In this episode Live Happy magazine Science Editor Paula Felps talks with Caroline Miller who has been a pioneer with her ground-breaking work in the areas of goal setting/accomplishment, grit, happiness and success. She is recognized as one of the world’s leading positive psychology experts on this research and how it can be applied to one’s life for maximum transformation and growth. What you'll learn in this podcast: The science of goal-setting The link between happiness and success How to cultivate the mindset and behaviors that can create grit Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Find out more about the 90 Days to a Happier You project Read about Chris Libby and his journey to better goals Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

This week Michelle McQuaid, best-selling author, workplace well-being teacher and playful change activator, joins Live Happy Now. Michelle holds a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied alongside the field's founder Professor Martin Seligman, and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Appreciative Inquiry. In this episode, Live Happy COO, Co-Founder and Editorial Director Deborah Heisz talks with Michelle about how to discover your strengths at work and how to use these strengths to bring you a more enjoyable and engaging workplace. In this episode, you'll learn: How to discover your strengths Quick surveys you can take to discover your strengths Advice on how to use your strengths at work A simple habit that can make your job more engaging and enjoyable Links and resources mentioned in this episode: StrengthsChallenge.com MichelleMcQuaid.com Take the free VIA Institute Strengths Survey to find out your character strengths Discover your strengths with the Gallup Strengths Finder Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!