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Melissa Hughes
Dec 21, 20233 min
4 Scientific Secrets to Happiness
There is a vast body of research exploring what makes us happy and identifying key elements that are scientifically linked to happiness.
Melissa Hughes
Nov 20, 20233 min
12 Scientific Benefits of Gratitude
The attitude of gratitude is good for our health and happiness. It also has a huge impact on our relationships and performance at work.
Melissa Hughes
Sep 11, 20232 min
Putting Gratitude to Work in the Workplace
Just like in our personal lives, a sense of gratitude can improve self-esteem, optimism, a sense of unity, and overall well-being at work.
Melissa Hughes
Jul 19, 20234 min
Hedonic Adaptation: Why Money Won't Buy Happiness
Maybe you've dreamed about how happy you'd be winning the lottery. Think again. Research shows that happiness isn't a sure bet.
Melissa Hughes
Jun 1, 20232 min
The Emotion that Protects Relationships from Stress
Recent research shows that there is one emotion that protects relationships against the normal stresses and strains of relationships.
Melissa Hughes
Feb 13, 20232 min
The Ultimate Performance-Enhancing Drug
It's widely accepted that gratitude is good for the soul. But, did you know it's a GAME-CHANGER in the workplace?
Melissa Hughes
Jan 6, 20223 min
4 Phrases Great Leaders Use Often
People don't leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses. Most bad bosses lack the vocabulary to keep people engaged and productive.
Melissa Hughes
Dec 30, 20204 min
Inside a Grateful Brain
Recent neuroscience now identifies how the daily practice of gratitude affects healthy brain activity as well as our physical well-being.
Melissa Hughes
Aug 26, 20204 min
A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way
According to recent research conducted this year, 79% of employees who quit their jobs claim that a lack of appreciation was a major factor.