In this episode the topic is of masssive importance to your quality of your life, and to your ability to achieving your goals: Your habits. The episode is a recording from a webinar I did on May 19th 2020, and I cover why shaping habits is often hard - and what you can do to succeed. In the episode, I cover the 20-second rule, the Seinfeld Method and I explain how I use my Habit Tracker. You can go here to read more about the habit tracker and download versions for your own use. Download the Habit Tracker from HappyWays.com/habittracker Questions or comments? Jon@HappyWays.com  All episodes: http://happyways.com/podcast/

In this episode the topic is of masssive importance to your quality of your life, and to your ability to achieving your goals: Your habits. The episode is a recording from a webinar I did on May 19th 2020, and I cover why shaping habits is often hard - and what you can do to succeed. In the episode, I cover the 20-second rule, the Seinfeld Method and I explain how I use my Habit Tracker. You can go here to read more about the habit tracker and download versions for your own use. Download the Habit Tracker from <a href="https://happyways.com/habittracker/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HappyWays.com/habittracker</a> Questions or comments? <a href="mailto:Jon@HappyWays.com">Jon@HappyWays.com</a> All episodes: <a href="http://happyways.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happyways.com/podcast/</a>

HW 034: Shaping better habits - a webinar recording

Nikola Danaylov

My guest today is bestselling author Nikola Danaylov, from Singularity Weblog. His book, Conversations with the Future, is available on Amazon. We discuss where the world is headed, and more importantly how we will get there. We cover the current pandemic, and bad as it is, Nikola points at a silver lining.  Questions or comments? Jon@HappyWays.com  All episodes: http://happyways.com/podcast/

My guest today is bestselling author Nikola Danaylov, from <a href="https://www.singularityweblog.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Singularity Weblog</a>. His book, Conversations with the Future, is available on Amazon. We discuss where the world is headed, and more importantly how we will get there. We cover the current pandemic, and bad as it is, Nikola points at a silver lining.  Questions or comments? <a href="mailto:Jon@HappyWays.com">Jon@HappyWays.com</a> All episodes: <a href="http://happyways.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happyways.com/podcast/</a>

HW 033: A conversation with Nikola Danaylov

Happy Henry

 We're back!   Henry Stewart founded and runs Happy, a London-based training company. The company has purposefully been moulded into a happy workplace, and in this episode Henry shares some of his secrets. We discuss good and bad managers, e-mail tactics, giving people freedom, not making decisions and dealing with whining and complaining.  You can read Henry's blog and download his books for free at http://happymanifesto.com.  As always, your host is Jon Kjaer Nielsen of http://happyways.com. Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

We're back!  Henry Stewart founded and runs Happy, a London-based training company. The company has purposefully been moulded into a happy workplace, and in this episode Henry shares some of his secrets. We discuss good and bad managers, e-mail tactics, giving people freedom, not making decisions and dealing with whining and complaining. You can read Henry's blog and download his books for free at <a href="http://happymanifesto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happymanifesto.com</a>. As always, your host is Jon Kjaer Nielsen of <a href="http://happyways.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happyways.com</a>. Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

HW 032: Happy Henry interview

Each year in January millions of people struggle to meet their New Years resolutions. Struggle and fail. In this episode, Jon from http://happyways.com deconstructs goal setting and resolutions, and takes a different approach: Try with a theme or a direction instead of a fixed goal. Recomended on the show: The book "Goal-free living" by Stephen Shapiro:  https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Free-Living-Have-Life-Want-ebook/dp/B008NC0U4S A short TEDx talk on 30-day challenges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnfBXjWm7hc Martin Seligman at TED talking about positive psychology. This is where he drops the comment that you can loose 10% of your body weigth on any diet:  http://www.ted.com/talks/martin_seligman_on_the_state_of_psychology Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

Each year in January millions of people struggle to meet their New Years resolutions. Struggle and fail. In this episode, Jon from <a href="http://happyways.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happyways.com</a> deconstructs goal setting and resolutions, and takes a different approach: Try with a theme or a direction instead of a fixed goal. Recomended on the show: The book "Goal-free living" by Stephen Shapiro: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Free-Living-Have-Life-Want-ebook/dp/B008NC0U4S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Free-Living-Have-Life-Want-ebook/dp/B008NC0U4S</a> A short TEDx talk on 30-day challenges: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnfBXjWm7hc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnfBXjWm7hc</a> Martin Seligman at TED talking about positive psychology. This is where he drops the comment that you can loose 10% of your body weigth on any diet: <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/martin_seligman_on_the_state_of_psychology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.ted.com/talks/martin_seligman_on_the_state_of_psychology</a> Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 031: Goals and resolutions that work

This episode features the audio recording from the 2012 TEDxSquareMile conference in London, where your host Jon Kjaer Nielsen from http://happyways.com gave a 10-minute talk of happiness in the workplace.   For the video, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK5FnBHTl9A     Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

This episode features the audio recording from the 2012 TEDxSquareMile conference in London, where your host Jon Kjaer Nielsen from <a href="http://happyways.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happyways.com</a> gave a 10-minute talk of happiness in the workplace. For the video, go here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK5FnBHTl9A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK5FnBHTl9A</a> Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 030: TEDx talk: The Powerful Difference of Happy Work

Jon does a short episode about how he chose to handle his motorbike getting stolen. Chosing neither anger nor sadness, he looked ahead and chose action and a positive mindset, thereby harnessing what is called the undoing effect. What follows is a small attempt at drawing a parallel to the election of Donald Trump for President, and how people react in that situation. All the while trying to avoild making political statements. Did he succeed, or did we just witness the trainwreck of podcasts? Judge for yourself. For more on Trump and the consequenses I recommed the other podcasts mentioned on this show: Common Sense with Dan Carlin Waking Up with Sam Harris Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

Jon does a short episode about how he chose to handle his motorbike getting stolen. Chosing neither anger nor sadness, he looked ahead and chose action and a positive mindset, thereby harnessing what is called the undoing effect. What follows is a small attempt at drawing a parallel to the election of Donald Trump for President, and how people react in that situation. All the while trying to avoild making political statements. Did he succeed, or did we just witness the trainwreck of podcasts? Judge for yourself. For more on Trump and the consequenses I recommed the other podcasts mentioned on this show: <a href="http://www.dancarlin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Sense with Dan Carlin</a> <a href="http://www.samharris.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waking Up with Sam Harris</a> Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 029: Being Trumped, and dealing with it

Jon goes back to sharing facinating findings from science on this episode. This time it all recolves around incompentece.   In this show you'll learn the priciple of Hanlons Razor, saying simply: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity," Next up is the Dunning-Kruger effect, which helps explain why people act incompent and never learn. Both principles will then be applied to you worklife, and to the behaviour of your boss and others.   Mentioned on the show: Author Shrikumar Rao: http://theraoinstitute.com/ Steve Jobs on the most important findings in life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR--5Gv8kXA Will Smith dishing out the keys to life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_Z0l-E8Qxk   Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

Jon goes back to sharing facinating findings from science on this episode. This time it all recolves around incompentece. In this show you'll learn the priciple of Hanlons Razor, saying simply: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity," Next up is the Dunning-Kruger effect, which helps explain why people act incompent and never learn. Both principles will then be applied to you worklife, and to the behaviour of your boss and others. Mentioned on the show: Author Shrikumar Rao: <a href="http://theraoinstitute.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theraoinstitute.com/</a> Steve Jobs on the most important findings in life: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR--5Gv8kXA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR--5Gv8kXA</a> Will Smith dishing out the keys to life: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_Z0l-E8Qxk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_Z0l-E8Qxk</a> Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 028: On the incompetetence of bosses, and others

This is part 3 in a series on personal productivity. For an expanding article with tips and show notes, go to http://happyways.com/productivity   Building on part 1 and 3, Jon shared insight from brain science that shows that your ability to make descicions is rater limited. It's called Excecutive Ressource, and you really should safeguard it better. Later, Jon looks at how working in intense sprints can be the key to reaching ambitious goals, as opposed to slogging away at a marathon. Finally, Jon reads chapter 14 - The Thirty-Day Challenge - from his upcoming book with 100 Ways to Happiness at Work.   For an excelent and short TED video on this idea, see this video:  https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

This is part 3 in a series on personal productivity. For an expanding article with tips and show notes, go to <a href="http://happyways.com/productivity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happyways.com/productivity</a> Building on part 1 and 3, Jon shared insight from brain science that shows that your ability to make descicions is rater limited. It's called Excecutive Ressource, and you really should safeguard it better. Later, Jon looks at how working in intense sprints can be the key to reaching ambitious goals, as opposed to slogging away at a marathon. Finally, Jon reads chapter 14 - The Thirty-Day Challenge - from his upcoming book with 100 Ways to Happiness at Work. For an excelent and short TED video on this idea, see this video: <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days</a> Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 027: Hacking Productivity for Happiness part 3

This is part 2 of giving an answer to the question of what your should look for when getting a new job, and in this episode Jon explores the importance of who your boss is. A boss has a massive impact on the quality of your life, both at work at outside, and so you should really pay attention when you are interviewing workplaces to find your future place to work. Do you have a comment or a question for Jon, perhaps for an upcomming Q&amp;A? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

This is part 2 of giving an answer to the question of what your should look for when getting a new job, and in this episode Jon explores the importance of who your boss is. A boss has a massive impact on the quality of your life, both at work at outside, and so you should really pay attention when you are interviewing workplaces to find your future place to work. Do you have a comment or a question for Jon, perhaps for an upcomming Q&amp;A? Email him at: <a href="mailto:%20jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 026: Picking the best job, part II: Pick your boss

Picking a job is one of the most important choices in life. Besides sleeping, a full-time job is your number one activity, so it really counts!   In this episode Jon answers three questions with just one answer: - What should I look for in a job? - What should we focus on when improving our business? - What's the number one predictor of success?   The answer is culture. Because culture eats strategy for breakfast.  Do you have a comment or a question for Jon, perhaps for an upcoming Q&amp;A? Email him at jon@happyways.com

Picking a job is one of the most important choices in life. Besides sleeping, a full-time job is your number one activity, so it really counts! In this episode Jon answers three questions with just one answer: - What should I look for in a job? - What should we focus on when improving our business? - What's the number one predictor of success? The answer is culture. Because culture eats strategy for breakfast.  Do you have a comment or a question for Jon, perhaps for an upcoming Q&amp;A? Email him at <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 025: Picking the best job: On culture

The HappyWays podcast shares down-to-earth advice on crafting a better workday for yourself and the people at your workplace. Hosted by Jon Kjaer Nielsen, a veteran speaker and published author on happiness at work, this podcast will give you the insights to be happier at work.In the shows you'll hear findings from science as well as inspiring stories from individuals in organizations that have taken steps to create a happier and more successful workday. The podcast is relevant to anyone looking to improve on the quality of their workday by taking small steps that work. Managers, leaders and human resource professionals who want an alternative to the "usual suspects" of business books will also find the podcast useful and with specific actionable advice. Jon Kjaer Nielsen holds a Master of Science degree from the Technical University of Denmark, has a background in Human Resources and has been an independent consultant and speaker since 2006.

I really enjoyed #23 on Millennials in the workplace! It was very upbeat, fun, and informative! Looking forward to listening to more!

Great Show!

HappyWays is a great show about actionable ways we can be more positive in the workplace. Jon is honest, insightful and humorous! This show is off to a great start. Keep ‘em coming!

Great show! Loving my job a bit more already.

The HappyWays podcast shares down-to-earth advice on crafting a better workday for yourself and the people at your workplace. Hosted by Jon Kjaer Nielsen, a veteran speaker and published author on happiness at work, this podcast will give you the insights to be happier at work. In the shows you'll hear findings from science as well as inspiring stories from individuals in organizations that have taken steps to create a happier and more successful workday. The podcast is relevant to anyone looking to improve on the quality of their workday by taking small steps that work. Managers, leaders and human resource professionals who want an alternative to the "usual suspects" of business books will also find the podcast useful and with specific actionable advice. Jon Kjaer Nielsen holds a Master of Science degree from the Technical University of Denmark, has a background in Human Resources and has been an independent consultant and speaker since 2006.

HappyWays Podcast | Happiness at Work | The art of loving your job, for employees and managers alike

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.comManoj Bhragava's initiative Billions in Change:http://billionsinchange.comBook recommendation:The No Asshole Rule, by Bob Sutton, link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Asshole-Rule-Civilized-Workplace/dp/0446698202

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a> Manoj Bhragava's initiative Billions in Change: <a href="http://billionsinchange.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://billionsinchange.com</a> Book recommendation: The No Asshole Rule, by Bob Sutton, link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Asshole-Rule-Civilized-Workplace/dp/0446698202" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/The-Asshole-Rule-Civilized-Workplace/dp/0446698202</a>

HW 003: An end to whining and complaining

The first HappyWays interview is with sexologist and couples therapist Maj Wissmann. We discuss the nature of stress and some of the misconceptions in handling it. Also covered in depth is the effect work related stress can have on your personal relationship as well as your libido. For further reading, visit these articles by Maj Wismann: On stress and sex drive: http://www.majwismann.com/stress-and-sex-drive On libido and what influezes it: http://www.majwismann.com/the-truth-about-libido Book recommendation: The Upside Of Stress, by psychologist Kellt McGonigalhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Upside-Stress-Why-Good/dp/1583335617 Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

The first HappyWays interview is with sexologist and couples therapist Maj Wissmann. We discuss the nature of stress and some of the misconceptions in handling it. Also covered in depth is the effect work related stress can have on your personal relationship as well as your libido. For further reading, visit these articles by Maj Wismann: On stress and sex drive: <a href="http://www.majwismann.com/stress-and-sex-drive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.majwismann.com/stress-and-sex-drive</a> On libido and what influezes it: <a href="http://www.majwismann.com/the-truth-about-libido" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.majwismann.com/the-truth-about-libido</a> Book recommendation: The Upside Of Stress, by psychologist Kellt McGonigal<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Upside-Stress-Why-Good/dp/1583335617" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/The-Upside-Stress-Why-Good/dp/1583335617</a> Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 009: Stress, sex and relationships

This is part 1 in a series on personal productivity. For show notes and a text version, go to http://happyways.com/productivity Most people seem to be struggling with getting enough done, or with finding the right "work/life balance", and this topic has been of special internst to Jon over the years. In this episode Jon looks at a brief history of Time Management (read more in this article: http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/76908.aspx) and he establishes some fundamental principles that we must follow regarding the overload of work facing us, as well as our futile attemt to "get it all done". The episode ends with an introduction on using a timer to increase your focus, and it asks the listener to reflect on how they're actually dong at work. Mentioned on this episode: Ray Cronise and the Thermogenics blog: http://hypothermics.com/ Steven Covey: “The 7 habits of highly effective people”:  http://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1451639619/ David Allen: Getting Things Done:  http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563 One Minute Manager, by Ken Blanchard: http://www.amazon.com/New-One-Minute-Manager-LP/dp/006239312X Pomodoro Technique:  http://www.amazon.com/Pomodoro-Technique-Illustrated-Pragmatic-Life   Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

This is part 1 in a series on personal productivity. For show notes and a text version, go to <a href="http://happyways.com/productivity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happyways.com/productivity</a> Most people seem to be struggling with getting enough done, or with finding the right "work/life balance", and this topic has been of special internst to Jon over the years. In this episode Jon looks at a brief history of Time Management (read more in this article: <a href="http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/76908.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/76908.aspx</a>) and he establishes some fundamental principles that we must follow regarding the overload of work facing us, as well as our futile attemt to "get it all done". The episode ends with an introduction on using a timer to increase your focus, and it asks the listener to reflect on how they're actually dong at work. Mentioned on this episode: Ray Cronise and the Thermogenics blog: <a href="http://hypothermics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hypothermics.com/</a> Steven Covey: “The 7 habits of highly effective people”: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1451639619/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1451639619/</a> David Allen: Getting Things Done: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563</a> One Minute Manager, by Ken Blanchard: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-One-Minute-Manager-LP/dp/006239312X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/New-One-Minute-Manager-LP/dp/006239312X</a> Pomodoro Technique: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pomodoro-Technique-Illustrated-Pragmatic-Life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.amazon.com/Pomodoro-Technique-Illustrated-Pragmatic-Life </a> Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW016: Hacking productivity for happiness part 1

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.comEd Deci TEDxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGrcets0E6IEd Deci book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0140255265?keywords=ed%20deci&amp;qid=1450612230&amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;sr=8-1Martin Seligman book "Flourish":http://www.amazon.com/Flourish-Visionary-Understanding-Happiness-Well-being/dp/1439190763/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450612270&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=flourish+bookArticle about the culture at Zappos.comhttp://www.fastcompany.com/1657030/happiness-culture-zappos-isnt-company-its-mission

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto: jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>Ed Deci TEDx<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGrcets0E6I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGrcets0E6I</a>Ed Deci book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0140255265?keywords=ed%20deci&amp;qid=1450612230&amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0140255265?keywords=ed%20deci&amp;qid=1450612230&amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;sr=8-1</a>Martin Seligman book "Flourish":<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Flourish-Visionary-Understanding-Happiness-Well-being/dp/1439190763/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450612270&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=flourish+book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Flourish-Visionary-Understanding-Happiness-Well-being/dp/1439190763/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450612270&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=flourish+book</a>Article about the culture at <a href="http://Zappos.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zappos.com</a><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/1657030/happiness-culture-zappos-isnt-company-its-mission" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fastcompany.com/1657030/happiness-culture-zappos-isnt-company-its-mission</a>

HW 002: Weekly rituals for socializing at work

This is a special episode of the HappyWays Podcast. In the early summer of 2015 Jon rode through beautiful Croatiaon a motorcycle, and on the trip he was inspired to write a speech.What follows is a recording of that speech, along with a shortintroduction. You can find an article based on the speech at http://HappyWays.com/trees alongwith some photoes from the trip. If you want to support Jons' message of peace, please share thispodcast or the article with your friends. Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at:jon@happyways.com

This is a special episode of the HappyWays Podcast. In the early summer of 2015 Jon rode through beautiful Croatia on a motorcycle, and on the trip he was inspired to write a speech. What follows is a recording of that speech, along with a short introduction. You can find an article based on the speech at <a href="http://HappyWays.com/trees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://HappyWays.com/trees</a> along with some photoes from the trip. If you want to support Jons' message of peace, please share this podcast or the article with your friends. Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 012: The Trees Remember

Research by Dr. Thomas Jackson http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cotwj1/top5downloads.html   The Atos Group, in The Guardian: We spend 40% of our workday on internal mail: http://www.theguardian.com/housing-network/2012/dec/17/ban-staff-email-halton-housing-trust   Researcher Gloria Mark on email-induced stress, in FastCompany: http://www.fastcompany.com/3036061/the-future-of-work/you-arent-imagining-it-email-is-making-you-more-stressed-out   Lee Mallon from Rarelly Impossible, interviewed by the BBC: http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20150324-the-companies-that-banned-email   Business Insider talks about French company Atos, who came off email: http://www.businessinsider.com/company-bans-email-2011-12

Research by Dr. Thomas Jackson <a href="http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cotwj1/top5downloads.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cotwj1/top5downloads.html</a> The Atos Group, in The Guardian: We spend 40% of our workday on internal mail: <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/housing-network/2012/dec/17/ban-staff-email-halton-housing-trust" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theguardian.com/housing-network/2012/dec/17/ban-staff-email-halton-housing-trust</a> Researcher Gloria Mark on email-induced stress, in FastCompany: <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3036061/the-future-of-work/you-arent-imagining-it-email-is-making-you-more-stressed-out" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fastcompany.com/3036061/the-future-of-work/you-arent-imagining-it-email-is-making-you-more-stressed-out</a> Lee Mallon from Rarelly Impossible, interviewed by the BBC: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20150324-the-companies-that-banned-email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20150324-the-companies-that-banned-email</a> Business Insider talks about French company Atos, who came off email: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/company-bans-email-2011-12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.businessinsider.com/company-bans-email-2011-12</a>

HW 007: Why I Hate Email

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com  The Motivation-Hygene Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-factor_theory  Maslow and his hirarcy of needs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs  Mayo and the Hawthorne Studies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_Mayo#Hawthorne_Studies  Book recommendation: Happy Money: The science of happier spending, by Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Money-Science-Happier-Spending/dp/1451665075

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com </a> The Motivation-Hygene Theory: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-factor_theory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-factor_theory </a> Maslow and his hirarcy of needs: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs </a> Mayo and the Hawthorne Studies: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_Mayo#Hawthorne_Studies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_Mayo#Hawthorne_Studies </a> Book recommendation: Happy Money: The science of happier spending, by Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Money-Science-Happier-Spending/dp/1451665075" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Money-Science-Happier-Spending/dp/1451665075</a>

HW 008: Ask Me Anything - Happiness At Work 101

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com   Article: Equal opportunity cheating http://abcnews.go.com/Health/women-cheating-men-study/story?id=13885519 Book recommendations: Goal-free living, by Steven Shapiro http://www.amazon.com/Goal-Free-Living-Have-Life-Want/dp/0471772801   The Dice Man, by Luke Rhinehart http://www.amazon.com/Dice-Man-Luke-Rhinehart/dp/0879518642/

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a> Article: Equal opportunity cheating <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/women-cheating-men-study/story?id=13885519" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://abcnews.go.com/Health/women-cheating-men-study/story?id=13885519</a> Book recommendations: Goal-free living, by Steven Shapiro <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Goal-Free-Living-Have-Life-Want/dp/0471772801" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Goal-Free-Living-Have-Life-Want/dp/0471772801</a> The Dice Man, by Luke Rhinehart <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dice-Man-Luke-Rhinehart/dp/0879518642/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Dice-Man-Luke-Rhinehart/dp/0879518642/</a>

HW 006: To Quit or not To Quit

Jon Kjaer Nielsen shares his experiences and learning points from one full year of living and working as a digital nomad. On the show he shares the concerns his friend had, including the humorous "aren't you afraid you'll gain weight?". For notes, links and pictures from the year of traveling, go to http://happyways.com/podcast Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

Jon Kjaer Nielsen shares his experiences and learning points from one full year of living and working as a digital nomad. On the show he shares the concerns his friend had, including the humorous "aren't you afraid you'll gain weight?". For notes, links and pictures from the year of traveling, go to <a href="http://happyways.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happyways.com/podcast</a> Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 013: A year traveling as a digital nomad

Find the show notes and talk part in the discussion at http://happyways.com/podcast  Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com  Danish book by Ole Ravn Jorgensen: https://www.saxo.com/dk/soeg/boeger?query=tænk+fremtiden

Find the show notes and talk part in the discussion at <a href="http://happyways.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happyways.com/podcast </a> Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com </a> Danish book by Ole Ravn Jorgensen: <a href="https://www.saxo.com/dk/soeg/boeger?query=tænk+fremtiden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.saxo.com/dk/soeg/boeger?query=tænk+fremtiden</a>

HW005: On Structure Fetishes

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.comThe Murder of Kitty Genovese:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kitty_Genovese

Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>The Murder of Kitty Genovese:<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kitty_Genovese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kitty_Genovese</a>

HW 004: No revenge at work

As more and more studies show, being constantly connected via our computers and smartphones can lead to stress and anxiety. Facebook Stress is now a thing! This episode explores the issue and looks at both consequences and possible solutions. It ends with Jon going on a Media Detox himself, and you are invited to join. Links from the show: https://getcoldturkey.com - ColdTurkey increases productivity by blocking browsers and apps. http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-anxiety-of-facebook - a solid article referencing several studies on anxiety and social media. http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/01/15/social-media-and-stress - another article on stress and social media, including the “cost of caring” effect, and how it’s different for men and women. For the full text for the suggested “Media Detox” homework get the free ebook The Happy Dozen here: http://happyways.com/thehappydozen Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

As more and more studies show, being constantly connected via our computers and smartphones can lead to stress and anxiety. Facebook Stress is now a thing! This episode explores the issue and looks at both consequences and possible solutions. It ends with Jon going on a Media Detox himself, and you are invited to join. Links from the show: <a href="https://getcoldturkey.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://getcoldturkey.com</a> - ColdTurkey increases productivity by blocking browsers and apps. <a href="http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-anxiety-of-facebook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-anxiety-of-facebook</a> - a solid article referencing several studies on anxiety and social media. <a href="http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/01/15/social-media-and-stress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/01/15/social-media-and-stress</a> - another article on stress and social media, including the “cost of caring” effect, and how it’s different for men and women. For the full text for the suggested “Media Detox” homework get the free ebook The Happy Dozen here: <a href="http://happyways.com/thehappydozen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happyways.com/thehappydozen</a> Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

HW 014: On digital stress and detoxing

Following the theft of his iPhone, Jon looks at different strategies for taking a bad turn of events and responding in such a way that it does not end up killing your happiness. Resources mentioned: The books "Learned Optimism" as well as "Flourish" by psychologist Martin Selingman are availeble everywhere. They contains tips such as the What Went Well exercise, and notes on keeping a gratitude journal. "Positivity" by Barbera Fredricson is also a good read. "Radical acceptance" by Tara Brach goes a step further and borrows from buddism. Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com

Following the theft of his iPhone, Jon looks at different strategies for taking a bad turn of events and responding in such a way that it does not end up killing your happiness. Resources mentioned: The books "Learned Optimism" as well as "Flourish" by psychologist Martin Selingman are availeble everywhere. They contains tips such as the What Went Well exercise, and notes on keeping a gratitude journal. "Positivity" by Barbera Fredricson is also a good read. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Heart-Buddha/dp/0553380990" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Radical acceptance"</a> by Tara Brach goes a step further and borrows from buddism. Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 011: On gratitude and stolen iPhones

Part 2 in the series on productivity talks about procrastination and how we ofte get distracted from doing the important stuff... stuff like recording this episode! The show then moves on to cover how there is no longer a link between hours spent working and the results we create, and so adding more hours is not the answer to productivity. Worrying and putting things off is another issue covered, and finally the show looks into the Eisenhower Method, or Matrix, and how we tend to spend too much or our time on urgent things, instead of dealing with the really important issues. Books mentioned on the show: Eat that frog, by Brian Tracy.  https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/1576754227 Rework, by Jason Fried from 37signals: https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745 Please share your experiences or questions on productivity. Email Jon at: jon@happyways.com

Part 2 in the series on productivity talks about procrastination and how we ofte get distracted from doing the important stuff... stuff like recording this episode! The show then moves on to cover how there is no longer a link between hours spent working and the results we create, and so adding more hours is not the answer to productivity. Worrying and putting things off is another issue covered, and finally the show looks into the Eisenhower Method, or Matrix, and how we tend to spend too much or our time on urgent things, instead of dealing with the really important issues. Books mentioned on the show: Eat that frog, by Brian Tracy. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/1576754227" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/1576754227</a> Rework, by Jason Fried from 37signals: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745</a> Please share your experiences or questions on productivity. Email Jon at: <a href="mailto:jon@happyways.com">jon@happyways.com</a>

HW 017: Hacking productivity for happiness part 2

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