Stephanie Harrison

3 days ago | thenewhappy.com | Stephanie Harrison

Here are twelve ways to be gentle with yourself today. Which one are you going to try? Hit reply and let me know. Remember: self-love starts with just one different choice. 1. Be gentle with your muscles: As you read this, stretch your neck out by circling it around gently, or roll your shoulders out. 2. Be gentle with your heart: If you’re feeling a difficult emotion, put your hand on your heart and say, “I know this is hard. I’m here for you.” 3.

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Stephanie Harrison

Unprecedented times are starting to feel like the new normal. With stocks falling and the threat of a recession looming, many of us are struggling. No one is untouched, whether you're trying to lead a team through uncertain conditions, agonizing about whether your retirement funds could disappear, or worrying about your job security. What we need to get through these times is social support. But in order to receive it, we have to stop "surface acting," or feeling pressured to put on a happy face.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Stephanie Harrison

3 hours agoHow to Make the Right Call When Facing Workplace Insubordination Have you ever had an insubordinate, challenging employee? I know I have. Anyone who has ever been a manager has, or will, deal with such an individual. Whether it’s your first rodeo or your 100th, the circumstances of a clash with a …

3 weeks ago | thenewhappy.com | Stephanie Harrison

Old Happy: "If I can't save the world, I shouldn't even try." ​New Happy: "If I can help the world in my unique way, I must try."When I look at the people who are making the world a better place, they all have three strengths in common—both of which can be learned by anyone. First, they find a way to live in both the present and the future simultaneously.

4 weeks ago | thenewhappy.com | Stephanie Harrison

When I was a teenager, someone told me that every cell in your body replaced itself every seven years. This filled me with awe. There was something so compelling to me about the idea that you were always changing into a new, different version of you. I later found out that this fact is a major oversimplification. Yes, every cell in your body does replace itself over the course of your lifetime — but not every seven years and not at the same rate for every cell.