Finland is the happiest country in the world for the seventh year running, according to the latest World Happiness Report. Two major factors help Finns find happiness at work: a high level of trust in institutions and colleagues, as well as a strong focus on work-life balance, says Miika Makitalo, CEO of HappyOrNot. The Finland-based … Read more
Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive and evaluate feelings accurately in ourselves and in others. The most emotionally intelligent people can access and evoke emotion, understand non-verbal cues, and regulate their feelings to build stronger relationships. As a Harvard-trained psychologist, I’ve seen firsthand how this is key to long-term professional and personal success. So how … Read more
1. “You might be being very dangerous.” When a toddler loses their sense of self, it can lead to feelings of rage, anxiousness, self-pity or hopelessness. However they are not being dangerous or naughty or troublesome — they’re going by way of an identification disaster. If left unmanaged, an identification disaster can create a way … Read more