Posts by Kim Martin

You’ve been working long hours, taking on more responsibilities, and doing an outstanding job. You’ve been consistently progressing in your role and contributing to successes for the team. Let’s face it, you’ve earned a pay raise! But you pause — we’ve all heard about the massive layoffs, particularly in the tech sector, amid economic uncertainty with the potential for…

I am a huge fan of TED Talks, and I watched a particularly funny and compelling one last week called Happy Secret to Better Work by Shawn Achor. Achor is an author and Positive Psychology researcher. If you have the time, I encourage you to watch it, but regardless, I’ll share the highlights here, including…

Are you, like me, committed to living a happy life? Being a positive thinker is a big part of unlocking true happiness. While it may seem obvious, it is definitely not always easy to have a positive outlook. We’ve all been there, the odds may seem stacked against us, the obstacles may seem to never…

I recently made a big move after 23 years in New York. I moved to a new region of the country where I didn’t know many peers and was confronted quickly with how making new friends as an adult requires specific skills I have not flexed in some time. I had to dust off some…

In our country today, we now have the highest percentage of college graduates in the country’s history. If so many people are college educated, why do they regularly make grammar errors, particularly ones that seem obvious? Let’s start with the error I’m referencing. How regularly do you hear “him and I” or “her and I”?…

I’m still on the Happiness Journey, and I saw evidence in action while at a Barry Manilow concert. I was recently in Vegas visiting my brother, and on a whim, we decided to attend Barry’s concert. The audience skewed older, mostly in their 60’s, however they were obviously ecstatic to be there. They knew all…

We all want to live happy, stress-free lives, right? We often connect feeling happy with not feeling stress; however, the internal war on stress is actually misguided. Hot take: Stress has its upsides! According to Kelly McGonigal’s The Upside of Stress, stress can be helpful if perceived as beneficial. If we see stress as potentially enhancing our mental…

“Without enough sleep, we all become tall two-year-olds.” JoJo Jensen, Farmer Wisdom We’ve all been those tall two-year-olds from time to time, right? We get moody, emotional, and easily overwhelmed without enough rest. The easiest way to improve our health, increase our concentration, and elevate our mood, is to get plenty of sleep. Unfortunately, many…

We all know and see people around us who seem to be living accomplished and joyful lives. At first glance, I often think they must be overwhelmed and stressed out. Yet, when I begin to talk and interact with them, they actually seem genuinely calm and happy. What is it that makes someone’s drive to…

Regularly taking the wonder drug — which includes some physical exercise, adequate sleep, a moderate natural diet, and five hugs a day — can add years to your life and life to your years! Dr. Tal Ben Shahar I’m on a mission to uncover the secrets to finding happiness and living each day with a…