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21 Dec 2022

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The Wonderful Danish Concept of Hygge

The Personal Kaizen team has recently reviewed the tenth annual rankings of the happiest countries in the world and read several books that examine what these countries do that is different and better. Over the next several weeks we are going to review some of the differentiators we observe with the governments and people in these countries. This week we share the Danish concept of hygge. 2022 Rankings of the Happiest Countries in the World Below are the 2022 United Nations Rankings for a few of the Happiest Countries in the World. We share a few of the positive outcomes…

19 Dec 2022

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Time Spent With Others is Like a Warm Hug

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Our quote this week is from Meik Wiking, a Happiness researcher and the founder and CEO of the Happiness Research Institute. He is also the author of the New York Times Best Seller The Little Book of Hygge. "Time spent with others creates an atmosphere that is warm, relaxed, friendly, down-to-earth, close, comfortable, snug, and welcoming. In many ways, it is like a good hug, but without the physical contact."Meik Wiking Our upcoming Personal Kaizen post will continue our series on The Happiest Countries in the World, based on the 2022 United Nations Rankings.…

14 Dec 2022

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Lessons from the Happiest Countries in the World

The Personal Kaizen team has recently reviewed the tenth annual rankings of the happiest countries in the world and read several books that examine what these countries do that is different and better. Over the next several weeks we are going to review some of the differentiators we observe with the governments and people in these countries. 2022 Rankings of the Happiest Countries in the World Below are the 2022 United Nations Rankings for a few of the Happiest Countries in the World. We share a few of the positive outcomes that contributed to the high ranking and one defining…

12 Dec 2022

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Harmony is the Key to Happiness

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week our quote is from Mahatma Gandhi, one of the greatest political and spiritual leaders of the twentieth century. He believed that harmony is the key to happiness. "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."Mahatma Gandhi Our upcoming Personal Kaizen post will start a series on The Happiest Countries in the World, based on the 2022 United Nations Rankings. Stay tuned to learn more about the top-ranked country, Finland, and the concept of sisu! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to…

05 Dec 2022

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A Tip for Doing Well With Money

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Ever wondered how some make doing well with money look so easy? This week we share a quote from Morgan Housel, a finance expert and former finance columnist at The Wall Street Journal who touches on just that! "Doing well with money has a little to do with how smart you are and a lot to do with how you behave."Morgan Housel Our Personal Kaizen topic this week will be on the Lean East site. We will share the share lessons from Morgan Housel's 2020 book The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness.…

30 Nov 2022

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Why a Sense of Humor Makes a Great Leader

It is likely that we've all heard the saying, "laughter is the best medicine" once or twice in our lifetime. But did you know that a sense of humor is thought to increase trust in a leader? This week the Personal Kaizen team shares a TedTalk by behavioral scientist, Jennifer Aaker, and corporate strategist, Naomi Bagdonas, where they discuss the power of humor. https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_aaker_and_naomi_bagdonas_why_great_leaders_take_humor_seriously Laughter and Leadership In the past, we've shared Colin Powell's 13 Rules for Leadership, where optimism is a powerful piece of being a great leader. As we learned today, humor and laughter are also major keys…

28 Nov 2022

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How to Persevere Through Anything

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Carli Lloyd is a two-time Olympic Gold medalist and two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion. We'll take her word that the harder you work, the more likely you'll be able to persevere through anything! "The harder you work and the more prepared you are for something, you're going to be able to persevere through anything."Carli Lloyd Our upcoming Personal Kaizen post will share a TedTalk by behavioral scientist, Jennifer Aaker, and corporate strategist, Naomi Bagdonas, where they discuss the power of humor. Stay tuned! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support…

21 Nov 2022

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Transform Your Life With Gratitude

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week we share a quote from the late motivational writer, William Arthur Ward, best known for his many poems and meditations. He was an avid believer that you could transform your life with gratitude. “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”William Arthur Ward As we are heading into Thanksgiving Day, we at Personal Kaizen hope that you find the time to slow down, give thanks and transform your life with gratitude. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here…

16 Nov 2022

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New Lessons Learned From Another 3-Day Fast

Earlier this year I experienced my first 3-day fast and shared tips on fasting with the Personal Kaizen community. I recently needed to fast to prepare for a medical procedure so decided to turn this into my second 3-day fast. I did a few things differently and experienced different results. Here are some new lessons learned from my second 3-day fast. First, you may want to review our posts describing the concept of fasting and different ways to fast, the scientific benefits of a 3-day fast, tips on how to prepare for a fast, and my experience and video journal…

14 Nov 2022

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Fasting: How to Find Humility and Clarity

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week we're sharing a quote from Jentezen Franklin, an American pastor, and author. He believes fasting humbles you and brings clarity during tough times. “Fasting humbles you and brings clarity, even allowing you to get unforgiveness and bitterness out of your heart.”Jentezen Franklin Our upcoming Personal Kaizen post will share lessons learned from Team Lead Steve Musica's second fast! If you're new to fasting, check out our past posts on the scientific benefits of fasting and how to prepare for one. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to…

The Wonderful Danish Concept of Hygge

Time Spent With Others is Like a Warm Hug

Lessons from the Happiest Countries in the World

Harmony is the Key to Happiness

A Tip for Doing Well With Money

Why a Sense of Humor Makes a Great Leader

How to Persevere Through Anything

Transform Your Life With Gratitude

New Lessons Learned From Another 3-Day Fast

Fasting: How to Find Humility and Clarity

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