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assumptions
Psychology of Happiness

If You Aren’t Holding It, You Don’t Have It

Imagine, you are at the final stage of a job interview. Everything is going amazing and the recruiter promised you a position. You just need something minor, such as signing

Don't say this
Psychology of Happiness

Don’t Say This, No Matter How Bad It Gets

In my opinion, certain things should never be said. I don’t care how hurt, disrespected, or otherwise negative we become. There are things that just can’t be said, things like:

optimal happiness, motivation is like math
Psychology of Happiness

13 Mathematical Formulas That Will Make You Happy

For those of us interested in mathematics, I propose 13 happiness formulas that will forever change your life. These formulas will teach you how to look at something so ambiguous

Books and happiness
Psychology of Happiness

Read Books If You Want to Be Happy

In April, 2017, I attended a three-day workshop called Unleash the Power Within with Tony Robbins and Joseph McClendon III. Of course, if you know Tony Robbins, you may not

Casual Negativity
Psychology of Happiness

Avoid All Negativity At All Cost

“You are stupid,” someone said to my client. The next thing I know, this person is in my office telling me all about this seemingly innocent remark, ruining their mood,

carrot and stick
Psychology of Happiness

Carrot and Stick: Story of Reward and Punishment

In Russia, which, unfortunately, has been too much in the news lately, there is a saying “hit your own [people] so others will be afraid [of you]” (бей своих, чтобы

angry-happy
Psychology of Happiness

How to Feel Happy While Being Angry

I once heard of a zen master who would get extremely angry at his students, especially when they wouldn’t do as they were told. It is actually unheard of for

YouTube recommendations
Psychology of Happiness

3 Must-See YouTube Videos That Will Change Your Life

In my one-on-one coaching, I often recommend different tools to help clients with their unique challenges. Besides must-read books, I also recommend videos, which they can watch for free on

Gamification
Psychology of Happiness

Gamification: Why We Play & When We Should Stop Playing

Today, I want to discuss the problematic nature of gamification. Gamification means making something more interesting, engaging, and interactive by adding a game-like experience to it. Gamification is used in