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Big Salary Hikes Today Could Lead to a Psychological Fall Tomorrow
Think hefty merit raises, commissions, and bonus structures are the best motivators? Maybe not. Such remuneration schemes can actually backfire. Staff morale can take a big dive during lean times, when bonuses and raises are
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Study Shows Couples’ Genes Could Affect Marital Bliss
NBC: A couple’s chances for marital bliss may go beyond their ability to have and to hold. A new study released this week by scientists from Chicago’s Northwestern University and the University of California, Berkeley shows
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Five ways money can buy you happiness
The Washington Post: You have probably heard and maybe even embrace the idea that money can’t buy happiness. I’ve said so myself numerous times. But behavioral scientists and researchers Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton argue
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The Meanings of Life
Aeon Magazine: Parents often say: ‘I just want my children to be happy.’ It is unusual to hear: ‘I just want my children’s lives to be meaningful,’ yet that’s what most of us seem to
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Think Fast to Stay ‘Up’
You wake up. Your phone blinks. You touch the screen, slide your finger, and chills shiver down your spine. “See me tomorrow,” says the email your boss sent at midnight. Your thoughts accelerate. “What does
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Gratitude Is About the Future, Not the Past
The Huffington Post: When life’s got you down, gratitude can seem like a chore. Sure, you’ll go through the motions and say the right things — you’ll thank people for help they’ve provided or try
