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Melissa Hughes
- Sep 11
- 2 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
- 4 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
- 2 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
- Jan 6, 2022
- 3 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, 2020
- 4 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, 2020
- 4 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.

Melissa Hughes
- Feb 13, 2020
- 1 min
The Ultimate Performance-Enhancing Drug (for work)
It's widely accepted that gratitude is good for the soul. But, did you know it's a GAME-CHANGER in the workplace?