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Support Black-Owned Businesses: 181 Places to Start Online

August 4, 2021 (updated August 4, 2021) Published by Happier Way

Racial and wealth disparities in the United States have been thrown into sharp relief by the COVID-19 pandemic and racial unrest throughout 2020. We see more clearly than ever just how often Black business owners and creatives have been thought of as less than their Caucasian counterparts – and Black businesses are paying the price.... Read more

Sleep Tips: How to create a better sleep pattern

August 3, 2021 (updated February 16, 2022) Published by Happier Way

Happier Way Original - A guide for better and healthier sleep You have probably sensed how your sleep can affect your physical and mental health. Some days you feel rested, and other days - the quest to find a good sleeping pose on every possible side of your bed seems endless, making you feel agitated... Read more

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Equity vs. Equality: Understanding the Difference

August 3, 2021 (updated November 29, 2021) Published by Happier Way

Happier Way Original - With more people becoming socially aware of the impact that certain issues have on race, wealth disparity, and gender rights, among many others, you may have heard the terms “equity” and “equality” thrown around loosely. In fact, often these terms seem to be interchangeable the way they are used in social... Read more

How to Cope with Grief After Losing a Coworker

July 21, 2021 (updated February 16, 2022) Published by Happier Way

Happier Way Original - Are you working to live or living to work? Some people can easily make that distinction while others may find it difficult to say. Regardless, the average American spends 90,000 hours working throughout his or her lifetime, so the workplace is undoubtedly a key place for socializing and forming long-term bonds... Read more

Beyond Lockdown: the ‘pandemic scar’ on young people – European Youth Forum

July 8, 2021 (updated July 8, 2021) Published by Happier Way

This report from the European Youth Forum examines the deep social, economic, and also mental health challenges young people are facing as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. It analyses how the pandemic and lockdown measures have already severely affected young people’s work and income, education and learning, and mental health and wellbeing. This research... Read more

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4 Key Lessons of Strong Leadership, From Proven Leaders

July 6, 2021 (updated December 2, 2021) Published by Happier Way

Happier Way Original - Early in careers, as employees try to gain their footing within a company, they strive for excellence as a team member or individual contributor. Eventually, though, as they grow in their careers, individual contributors seek the next step of the professional journey. This next step is typically the one that thrusts... Read more

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The Science-Based Benefits of Yoga

June 21, 2021 (updated February 16, 2022) Published by Happier Way

Happier Way Original - Yoga has been a well-known benefactor for the overall well-being in the Eastern parts of the world. It was introduced in the US at the end of the 19th century, and since then, the number of active practitioners across the country has been widely spread. There is a reason why yoga... Read more

The Happier Way Foundation has a new partnership

June 18, 2021 (updated January 11, 2023) Published by Happier Way

The Happier Way Foundation has a partnership with As Descobertas that is a Portuguese Institute of Education and Pedagogical Investigation. You can see below some examples of work that is done by the students in the Arts Classes.

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5 Ways to Combat Digital Fatigue

June 15, 2021 (updated February 16, 2022) Published by Happier Way

Happier Way Original - Improving your overall wellness means prioritizing not only your physical health but also your mental health. As the world moves toward more hybrid and remote working and learning environments, one growing concern among many experts is the impact that digital fatigue will have employees and students. Digital fatigue is the exhaustion... Read more

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Ways organizations can be authentically LGBTQIA+ inclusive

June 15, 2021 (updated December 2, 2021) Published by Happier Way

Happier Way Original - With June being the month of Pride, you may have noticed many organisations publicly announcing their support for LGBTQIA+ communities. While it’s positive to see a supportive front, it can often veer into the territory of performative ‘rainbow-washing’. This refers to the adoption of the appearance of inclusivity for ulterior motives,... Read more

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15+ Statistics You Need To Know About Home Office Ergonomics

June 11, 2021 (updated June 11, 2021) Published by Happier Way

In June 2020, Stanford University Economist Nicholas Bloom said that 42% of working people in the US worked from home full-time. A study by Pew Research Center concluded that while 20% of people worked from home before the Covid-19 pandemic, by December 2020, that number has risen to 71%. The Pew Research Center also reports that out of the... Read more

How to Stop the Racist in You

June 2, 2021 (updated June 4, 2021) Published by Eliana Waldman

In the wake of racially charged bloodshed in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis, and Dallas, the city of Cleveland hosted the Republican National Convention. There Iowa Rep. Steve King argued that only whites had made contributions to civilization, while other “sub-groups” did not. Asked to clarify his remarks, King—who keeps a Confederate flag on his desk—did not... Read more

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3 Proven Strategies for Prioritizing Mental Health While Working

June 2, 2021 (updated February 16, 2022) Published by Happier Way

Happier Way Original - Mental health, particularly as we endure and emerge from a global pandemic, perhaps has never been more important than today. With so much uncertainty surrounding health, jobs, politics, and the economy, it is understandable to feel added stress. This is especially true while working, as many people saw their daily work... Read more

The sustainable development goals – Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

June 2, 2021 (updated June 2, 2021) Published by Happier Way

The sustainable development goals – Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

May 27, 2021 (updated May 27, 2021) Published by Happier Way

From https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal4

The sustainable development goals – Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

May 26, 2021 (updated June 2, 2021) Published by Happier Way

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There has been progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being... Read more

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9 Tips for More Sustainable Living

May 26, 2021 (updated December 2, 2021) Published by Happier Way

Happier Way Original - It is no secret that our previous consumption as well as production habits have impacted our environment. The extravagant use of environmental resources coupled with the increasing global population resulted in unsustainable practices. There was a rise of throw away and cowboy economies. We developed at the cost of nature and... Read more

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Level Up Your Leadership with These 7 Top Leadership Skills

May 26, 2021 (updated December 2, 2021) Published by Happier Way

Happier Way Original - You’ve reached the management level, got that promotion, made it to the big leagues. Congratulations on your new position! While you are celebrating and contemplating the workload that comes with this senior position, have you thought about what kind of leader you are going to be? Maybe you will be the... Read more

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When is it an Eating Disorder and Not Disordered Eating?

May 25, 2021 (updated June 2, 2021) Published by Happier Way

By: Joann Hendelman, PhD, RN, FAED, CEDS-S We all have our idiosyncrasies around eating. So when do our behaviors around eating become a problem? When are our eating patterns considered disordered and when are they considered an eating disorder? What defines “normal” eating and is there even such a thing? Is the fact that I... Read more

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