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Emotional Valence
The emotional charge of being drawn to or away from something is known in psychology as EMOTIONAL VALENCE. It’s referring to the intrinsic attractiveness (Positive Valence) or aversiveness (Negative Valence) of events, people, things, or situations.
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My interview on NPR
I was recently interviewed for a radio show on NPR. The topic was around how one’s upbringing influences one’s relationship to change, growth and development.
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The importance of a personal Board of Advisors
Companies engage Boards to help them make the right decisions, so why don’t we as individuals? A Board of Advisors for an individual is a group of respected individuals who will help you thrive.
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Anguishing over languishing
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant defines languishing as “a sense of stagnation and emptiness.” Yikes! That’s no fun, but it’s a feeling that many are experiencing with the pandemic lock downs and resulting social isolation.
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Chakras in the workplace
If we move beyond the esoteric term and just think about the ideas the chakras highlight, they are very much in line with HuWork’s philosophy of work being more human-centered.
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When less is more
While adding more can be a good thing, when facing decision points, I’m starting to consider removing something as an alternative instead.
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How to take the PULSE of a meeting
Whether you are attending a meeting online or (gasp!) in-person, do you sometimes feel you are on a different wavelength than the other participants?
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Using LOVE to connect
One tenet of being more human involves an emotion people don’t always associate with work: LOVE. I’m referring to the underlying motivation and sense of connection with other human-beings at work.
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Soph-what?
8 out of 10 of your coworkers are stressing about work! Scheduling in sophrology-type practices can mitigate a stress response, attain the calm needed to respond skillfully to others, and help prevent burnout.