Surfing the web often comes at the cost of face-to-face time with friends and family. — Michelle Gielan Cost Copy Share Image
Instead of running from the negative, I've started running towards the positive. — Michelle Gielan Negative Copy Share Image
Too quickly, venting can turn into dumping garbage on the people around us. — Michelle Gielan Garbage Copy Share Image
I try to only vent when I really need to process something, and let the rest go. — Michelle Gielan Needs Copy Share Image
We are all constantly transmitting information to the people around us, and the messages we choose to communicate either create success or… — Michelle Gielan Communicate Copy Share Image
If you want a particular behavior from someone else, try spotlighting those times when he or she is already doing it. — Michelle Gielan Behavior Copy Share Image
I think there is little harm in venting here and there about things, as we are all human, and it is good… — Michelle Gielan Emotion Copy Share Image
Know that positive change is possible. It might not happen right away, but if you change your broadcast to them, that can… — Michelle Gielan Change Copy Share Image
People are pulled towards the best in themselves, and spotlighting the right is a much stronger approach than nagging. — Michelle Gielan Approach Copy Share Image
I realized there was a better way to broadcast the news that empowered people to believe they could overcome challenges. — Michelle Gielan Believe Copy Share Image
We change people, but oftentimes we get so focused on the negative people and their influence on us, we forget how powerful… — Michelle Gielan Change Copy Share Image
When someone comes to you to talk about a problem, if you move the conversation on to a discussion of potential solutions,… — Michelle Gielan Ability Copy Share Image
With technology and over-scheduling, we are forgetting to invest time in simple connective moments with others. — Michelle Gielan Forget Copy Share Image
Starting our day off with a dose of negativity can have lasting effects. — Michelle Gielan Days off Copy Share Image
Social comparison that leads to unhappiness is the downside of social media. — Michelle Gielan Comparison Copy Share Image
Following celebrities or people you don't regularly see in person often doesn't add to our happiness. The best use of social media… — Michelle Gielan Add Copy Share Image
There is no greater prediction in the research of our levels of happiness than the breadth and depth of our relationships. — Michelle Gielan Breadth Copy Share Image
Catching up on pictures of your good friend's kids ahead of a visit across the country to see her is a great… — Michelle Gielan Catching Copy Share Image
Even five minute meaningful conversations with other people not only fuel us in the moment but also build up a reserve of… — Michelle Gielan Accounts Copy Share Image
Being in touch with the problems in the world or our lives is important, but even more important is to focus the… — Michelle Gielan Brain Copy Share Image
People will often say "You can't change other people." My research shows this societal belief is not only dis-empowering, it is scientifically… — Michelle Gielan Belief Copy Share Image
There is a compelling case showing us that we actually change people all the time. And when we fully realize this, we… — Michelle Gielan Behavior Copy Share Image
I recently wanted to exercise more, and instead of trying to remind myself about all the health benefits and designing an effective… — Michelle Gielan Benefits Copy Share Image
Too often we forget how powerful we are as individuals to shape how other people see the world. Each one of us… — Michelle Gielan Brain Copy Share Image
My big "double-aha" moment came while anchoring the national news at CBS News. It was at the height of the recession, and… — Michelle Gielan Aha moment Copy Share Image
