5 ways to be happier in the workplace http://bit.ly/2feOVdO #wellbeing #workplace

Five Behaviors Of People Who Are Happy At Work
Being proactive about being happy isn’t selfish -- it’s not just good for you at work, it’s good for your workplace as well. Happiness research suggests there are psychological and physical benefits for us personally but also team and organizational benefits. Here are five behaviors that can make yo...
forbes.com|By Rebecca Newton

Pain is transferred via chemical signals in mice - nice study highlighting the impact of social environments http://bit.ly/2ezXa0t

Social transfer of pain in mice
A complex relationship exists between the psychosocial environment and the perception and experience of pain, and the mechanisms of the social communication of pain have yet to be elucidated. The present study examined the social communication of pain and demonstrates that “bystander” mice housed an...
advances.sciencemag.org

More evidence that #wellbeing recorded in the experience over time is necessary to advance our understanding of impact
http://nyti.ms/2cwnffg

When a Spouse Dies, Resilience Can Be Uneven
Even those who seem fine often experience significant declines in specific aspects of physical and emotional health.
nytimes.com|By Jane E. Brody

Can behavioural science be used to tackle corruption? http://bit.ly/29wvfQ1 #behaviouralinsights #corruption

» Corruption: Can a behavioural approach shift the dial? | The Behavioural Insights Team
The first global summit on anti-corruption was held in London in May. The summit brought together world leaders, businesses, academics, civil society and international organisations to discuss the practical steps that could be taken to tackle corruption across the world. Here at BIT, we think that b...
behaviouralinsights.co.uk

A positive mood improves brain processing https://www.newscientist.com/…/dn28107-down-in-the-dumps-do… #dailyinsight

Down in the dumps? Don’t worry, your brain is still on point
When the grey clouds gather, thinking seems like a real effort. But a bad mood has no bearing on your IQ, whereas a sunny mood seems to make you think faster
newscientist.com|By Dan Jones

Our latest paper: The role of reciprocity and social uncertainty in decisions for others http://www.ucl.ac.uk/~uctpbwa/papers/other.pdf #decisionmaking

Office plants boost both happiness and productivity http://bit.ly/2dR0FTe #nature #wellbeing

New technology can detect emotion through wireless signals http://bit.ly/2dDWzxM #wellbeing #smarttech

MIT Scientists Learn To Track Emotions Using Wireless Signals
The scientists can remotely read emotions by scanning heart and breathing rates, but what does it mean for privacy?
fastcompany.com

New technology can detect emotion through wireless signals http://bit.ly/2dDWzxM #wellbeing #smarttech

Read Paul's UCL guest blog where he discusses Attention Training: a free to use online behaviour change tool http://bit.ly/2dh6LKc #behaviourchange

Online training that could help you drink less alcohol | UCLPartners
Guest blog by Professor Paul Dolan, Professor of Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics Evidence shows that small changes in behaviour can lead to significant changes in wellbeing. However, even with the best intentions, altering your habits can be challenging. One great example of th...
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Team diversity produces a more effective workforce http://bit.ly/2dk9LqX #dailyinsight

Academia and the media need to work together to get the message across where it really matters #policy #decisionmaking

http://bit.ly/2afhhEH

Linking academic research with the public and policy-makers
It’s time for a global movement that pushes academic research beyond journal paywalls so it makes a difference in the world.
policyoptions.irpp.org

What ancient philosophy has taught us about #happiness
http://ti.me/2dBqg07

The exciting future of designing #work environments that are conducive to #wellbeing

http://bit.ly/2dc3Rpp

Ordering food in exact portion sizes may reduce food waste significantly http://bit.ly/2cZ2kqP #behaviouralinsight

Cooking With A Meal Kit May Waste 62% Less Food Than Grocery Store Ingredients
Blue Apron finds that getting your ingredients delivered to you in perfectly sized portions means you don't throw out as much.
fastcoexist.com

Exciting potential for assessing the impact of work environments on wellbeing http://go.nature.com/2cAgj1B

The office experiment: Can science build the perfect workspace?
Windows, desks and employees are being wired up in a quest to create healthy, evidence-based environments.
nature.com

Observing behaviour is critical if you really want to 'know' your audience #behaviouralscience http://on.inc.com/2cHD47g

Here's What You're Getting Wrong About User Research
Or why the coming behavioral science revolution will change product design as we know it.
inc.com

Paul in conversation with Mark Malcomson last night at City Lit sharing happiness insights http://www.mentalwealthfestival.co.uk

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4 ways to bring happiness, inspired by philosphy #happiness

http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2014/01/ancient-philosophers/

4 Lifehacks From Ancient Philosophers That Will Make You Happier
Science and ancient philosophers agree on a number of ways for boosting happiness and living a better life. Here's what you can learn from great thinkers.
bakadesuyo.com|By Bakadesuyo

Do your charity donations align with your preferences? Research suggests probably not.

https://www.fastcoexist.com/…/cause-marketing-is-slicker-th…

Cause Marketing Is Slicker Than Ever: Here's How to Fight Back
Are you donating money to the issues you actually care about, or issues you're being secretly nudged into caring about?
fastcoexist.com
Paul Dolan, Prof of Behavioural Science at the LSE, is an expert on human behaviour and happiness, and author of best-selling 'Happiness by Design'.
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