Motivation naturally shifts up and down throughout life. Sometimes we feel like we can conquer the world. Other times, it feels that just getting out of bed is the biggest accomplishment. These shifts are normal, but sometimes motivation gets “stuck” at a lower level than we would like for longer than we… Read More
Video games when you’re a kid or a teenager are just about the best thing ever. They are a medium with nearly unlimited potential to provide entertainment, foster social connections with others, and allow us to experience alternate realities we could otherwise only dream of. There are breathtaking worlds to explore, interesting… Read More
Great communication skills are extremely valuable for both work and life with countless benefits. They will allow you to excel in your career (there’s a reason why almost every job asks for “excellent communication skills”). They are critical for happy relationships. Great communication skills allow your voice to be heard and help… Read More
Teams, group projects, people putting their heads together to work on the same tasks or responsibilities. The practice of working together is something companies sure like to talk about a lot. They brag about how much they foster teamwork, collaboration, and togetherness, but how many are actually practicing what they preach? Not many!… Read More
This year I’ll be voting for the first time ever in the upcoming mid-term elections. After some introspection and reflection over the past two years, it’s long overdue. Why the wait? I just never believed in voting. I felt my vote was meaningless. That the money of politicians overruled the public voice.… Read More
The potential of music and audio to affect our mood and provide various benefits has been well documented by scientists and various research throughout history. It can make help us study or concentrate, make us feel happier, or help us relax when life is tough. Brain.fm is a web and mobile app… Read More
One of the most common pieces of advice I hear given to people that are unhappy and unfulfilled with their jobs is to just find something fulfilling to pursue outside of work instead. The second part of this advice usually entails adopting the mindset that your current job is what allows you… Read More
On the heels of my last blog where I made a pretty decisive and potentially controversial statement about the value of money over job satisfaction, I felt it would be a good idea to talk about the topic a bit more. More specifically, why following your passion for a career or job… Read More
"Fall seven times and stand up eight." —Japanese Proverb
Mr. Happy Work is a bit more than just talk about work and jobs all day. 😄 Here are some other products and services I use regularly and would highly recommend!
Personal Recommendations - Mr. Happy Work
Check out Mr. Happy Work's personal recommendations on this page. Food, health products, books, and other things Mr. Happy Work loves and recommends.
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Mental Focus. So powerful when we find it, so hard to find! It's that feeling of getting your brain "in the zone". What do you do to find your mental focus? A cup of coffee? Exercise? Meditation? Share your tips and tricks to get focused!
Should you get a gift for your boss at work? Let's dive in and talk about gift-giving at work in this Ask Mr. Happy Work article.
Ask Mr. Happy Work - Should I Get My Boss a Gift? - Mr. Happy Work
Should you get a gift for your boss at work? Let's dive in and talk about gift-giving at work in this Ask Mr. Happy Work article.
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A college degree is important in today's working world but don't feel the need to rush into it. If you aren't sure what you want to do, take some time to explore life and do some soul searching. These experiences will help you find the right path!
Great article from @yechenblogs! I also believe strongly in openness to learn and adapting this beginner's mentality he speaks about. Great info here!
Be A Beginner Every Single Morning | Ye Chen
The moment we say, "I know," we put a stop to our ability to know more – our cup is full, and we don't want or need to know more.
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If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. —Booker T. Washington
In this Ask Mr. Happy Work, a reader asks what to do when their boss is threatening to fire them if they get a second job. Is it legal? What can be done? See my response in this volume of Ask Mr. Happy Work!Â
Ask Mr. Happy Work - My Boss Said He'll Fire Me If I Get a Second Job
I need to get a second job to make ends meet but I mentioned it to my current boss and he said he would fire me if I do! What should I do?
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