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Motivation: Tapping into our human needs

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Motivation: Tapping into our human needs

We can be motivated in many ways, but connecting to our inner ‘why’ is almost always more sustaining and powerful than external rewards, praise or punishment. More than four decades of research show that internal motivation is a strong predictor of high performance at work, at school, and in life. And in the context of adapting either to working from home or working in a very different way than we’re used to, helping people find that internal drive is probably one of the most important skills any leader should master.

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Belonging: helping others Know they matter

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Belonging: helping others Know they matter

Belonging, feeling accepted and included by a social group, is a fundamental human need wired into our DNA. While more and more companies are realizing that true diversity and inclusion require us to build a culture where people feel valued for who they are, in a virtual workplace that requires intentional effort. Here are 4 tips for building a sense of belonging on your team.

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High Quality Connections: staying close even when apart

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High Quality Connections: staying close even when apart

High quality connections (HQCs) are positive interactions, even brief ones, that make you feel seen, energized, uplifted and engaged whether you do them virtually or face-to-face. In times of stress and “physical distancing”, one of the most important things we can do for our well-being is stay connected to others.

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Searching for meaning

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Searching for meaning

To say this period of time has been tough would be an understatement for many. People have and will continue to suffer because of COVID19. But some will probably say they’ve grown significantly from their experience during the pandemic. Researchers find that those who grow the most on the other side of challenge do so because they found meaning in what happened to them. Everyone can experience meaning. In fact, according to Viktor Frankl, human beings have a need for meaning that’s as important as food, water, and shelter. Learn about the 4 pillars of meaning and how you can search for it now.

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Responding to good news: Celebrating when things go right

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Responding to good news: Celebrating when things go right

Most of us have probably spent a fair bit of time sharing bad news recently. We need that kind of social support to cope. But how much time have you spent intentionally sharing good news? Finding and celebrating the good stuff in our lives is a powerful strategy for resilience. Research shows that doing so increases our well-being (for both the person sharing the good news and the one celebrating it), makes us feel like we belong, and is a foundational ingredient to building healthy relationships.

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Flow: Focusing for a better day

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Flow: Focusing for a better day

Have you found yourself preoccupied by your news feed, depleted by multiple meetings, or distracted by little ones turning your desk into a fort? Many of us are feeling unsettled with our attention scattered on so many different things. Fortunately, research has shown that we can practice strengthening our attention muscles and return to a state of flow for a more enjoyable, energizing, and productive day.

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Character Strengths: Harnessing the best of us when we need it most

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Character Strengths: Harnessing the best of us when we need it most

We all have character strengths that come more naturally to us and tapping into them can help us stay resilient, maintain engagement and build connection - both when times are going well and also when we’re in crisis. This resource will help you become aware of your strengths, explore them and apply them when you need them most.

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Resilient Grieving: Strategies for coping with loss and change

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Resilient Grieving: Strategies for coping with loss and change

There are many ways that we cope with loss. Whether we experience loss because someone has passed away or because something else important has been taken away from us due to a change, we can apply strength-based strategies that help us be resilient through grief.

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Choosing Optimism: The Art of the Reframe

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Choosing Optimism: The Art of the Reframe

Cultivating an optimistic mindset is a core part of building resilience. Understanding that we have a choice in how we think about the events that impact us is a powerful tool to shape how we feel, which impacts our actions as well as our physical health.

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Tracking Daily Progress

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Tracking Daily Progress

Working all day with lots of distractions can feel futile, as if you’re not making any progress and not getting things done. However, with a few tips and techniques, you can deliberately track your progress and feel better about accomplishing your goals.

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Embracing a Growth Mindset: I can’t do it. YET!

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Embracing a Growth Mindset: I can’t do it. YET!

When we believe we have the power to develop our capabilities (a growth mindset), we value effort and focus our attention on improvement. By focusing on what we can control, we can grow more resilient in the face of adversity.

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Social connection: Setting the tone for effective virtual teams

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Social connection: Setting the tone for effective virtual teams

Relationships not only bring meaning and joy to our lives, they increase productivity and innovation at work.  In times of uncertainty, and especially when operating virtually, enabling social connection keeps teams strong and resilient.

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Stress Mindset: How stress can work for you not against you

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Stress Mindset: How stress can work for you not against you

We all know that stress is bad for you...right? Turns out, research shows that it’s the way you think about stress that impacts your health, more so than the actual stress itself. Shifting your stress mindset can curb negative outcomes and even lead to positive ones.

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WOOP: Achieving the right goals for right now

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WOOP: Achieving the right goals for right now

When we succeed at our goals, it’s usually because we have both the will-power and way-power to achieve them. WOOP is a tool designed to help you quickly figure out what you really want to do, why it’s important, and how to overcome the internal obstacles that might get in the way.

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Self-efficacy: i think i can

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Self-efficacy: i think i can

Self-efficacy is the belief we hold in ourselves and in our own abilities. When we believe our actions have a positive impact, it boosts our confidence and helps us try new things, set new goals, learn new skills, adopt new mindsets, and confront challenges head on - even in challenging times.