We’re not always going to be successful on the first try. In some instances, we may never become successful. Part of life is learning to manage rejection, expectations, and problems as they arise. Rejection isn’t something to mourn and internalize, but to analyze and learn from. Yes, it’s likely to […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoLzu89Mlcw In this video Alice and Donovon discuss the book Crucial Conversations, key takeaways and related stories. We discuss high-level conversational techniques and positional compared to goal-oriented negotiation. We speak about how to create better conversations, by focusing on our higher-level goal instead of a specific position. Find The Third […]
Crucial Conversations – HappyTalks
Our minds create a constant stream of thoughts. Most of us, most of the time, simply let those thoughts come, consuming our attention. We bounce from task to task without much reflection. Of course, this is necessary to get anything done. The problem, however, is we can easily get caught […]
Happy Thoughts: July 04, 2020 at 12:30PM
Many individuals believe willpower is the route to changing habits. Willpower is one of the hardest and least effective routes. Instead, we should look to tactics like changing our environments and finding ways to make the habit more enjoyable. Why are you doing it? Take exercise for example. Perhaps you […]
Happy Thoughts: July 02, 2020 at 12:31PM
For many, talking to strangers isn’t something we seek out. It gives us anxiety. What if they’re rude? What if they judge us? What are we going to talk about? While this anxiety is understandable, studies have shown the outcomes of these interactions tend to be positive and produce mutual […]
Happy Thoughts: June 30, 2020 at 12:20PM
If being open-minded is a trait you want to foster, it helps to know when you’ve actually been open minded. Some individuals claim this, but haven’t changed their mind on anything recently (or maybe even ever). Being open minded allows us to accept, process, and use the best information to […]
Happy Thoughts: June 28, 2020 at 01:46PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8sEbPR4Rbo In this video we talk about how to make small talk for introverts. We talk about taking a genuine interest in others and asking what they care about. There are many small opportunities to increase our relationships by simply talking to others a bit more. It’s not about going […]
HappyTalks: Making Small Talk
It’s easy to get stuck focusing on problems, optimizing, and straining to get all of life’s details together. It’s not easy. There are, however, many options and opportunities out there. Not everything is permanent or needs to be taken seriously. Some big problems are only serious and heavy because of […]
Happy Thoughts: June 25, 2020
In this video we talk about self-esteem and confidence. We discuss how self-esteem is derived from feeling self-worth, how much others influence our esteem, and not feeling good enough. Then we spend some time discussing the difference between achievements and personal value. Equipment: Camera: Logitech BRIO – Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/38EF4pu)
HappyTalks: Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
Best for: Mindset is best for those who want to learn about Growth Mindsets. Also good for those interested in learning general psychology or frequently-cited personal development material. Those who really enjoy case studies, experiments, and examples. Difficulty to digest: Mindset contains a huge number of examples and moves slowly […]