The new dolphin at the aquarium, Ripple, is surprised that no one will play with her. No one plays or has any fun at all, because of Snark and his shiver of sharks. At first, Ripple is intimidated by their bullying, but her trainer reminds her that happiness is a choice, and that we can each make the world a better place because of who we choose to be. Choosing to have fun, Ripple challenges Snark to a staring competition―if she can make Snark smile, Ripple wins and everyone gets to play. If not, Snark's no-fun rules will rule. Will Ripple's smile be enough to save the day? 
 What effect does YOUR smile have? The author of the national bestseller, The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor spent over a decade at Harvard University studying happiness. While he's been widely published, his research findings have never before been shared with children. Inspired to do just that, Shawn partnered with his sister, Amy Blankson, to get this valuable information into children's minds early, so the next generation can understand―and harness―the power of positive psychology. The result is Ripple's Effect, winner of The Mom's Choice Gold Award.

Ripples Effect

Children's Books

Achor, Shawn

Blankson, Amy

Animals

Little Pickle Press

Happiness and kindness can be contagious! Ripple, the new dolphin at the aquarium, is surprised that no one in her new home plays or has any fun at all--all because of a bullying shark named Snark. Ripple teaches her new friends that happiness is a choice, and that we can each make the world a better place because of who we choose to be. They challenge Snark to a staring competition--if they can make Snark smile, everyone gets to play.If not, Snark's no-fun rules will rule. Will Ripple have the effect she hopes for?Ripple's Effectwill help children understand and harness the power of positive psychology and rise above conflict peacefully.

How to Make a Shark Smile: How a Positive Mindset Spreads Happiness

Technology-at least in theory-is improving our productivity, efficiency, and communication. The one thing it's not doing is making us happier. We are experiencing historically high levels of depression and dissatisfaction. But it doesn't have to be that way. Technology can drive-not diminish-human happiness. Our brains receive eleven million bits of information every second but can only process forty bits at any given time. Thanks to the latest technology, you have a say in what information you consume. We now have the tools to train our brains to scan the world for the positive, trumping our genes and our environment to reach our full potential. Knowing that technology is here to stay and will continue to evolve in form and function, we need to know how to navigate the future to achieve a better balance between technology, productivity, and well-being. In The Future of Happiness, author Amy Blankson, cofounder of the global positive psychology consulting firm GoodThink, unveils five strategies that successful individuals can use to not just survive but to actually thrive in the Digital Age: Stay grounded to focus and channel your energy with intentionKnow thyself through app-driven data to strive toward your potentialTrain your brain to develop and sustain an optimistic mindsetCreate a habitat for happiness to maximize the spaces and places in which you live, work, and learnBe a conscious innovator to actively shape your future By rethinking when, where, why and how you use technology, you will not only able to influence your own well-being but also help shape the future of your community. Discover how futuristic technologies can transform the idea of "I'll be happy when ..." to your way of being now.

The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era

Business & Money

Personal Finance

Blackstone Audiobooks

Technology, at least in theory, is improving our productivity, efficiency, and communication. The one thing it’s not doing is making us happier. We are experiencing historically high levels of depression and dissatisfaction. But we can change that. Knowing that technology is here to stay and will continue to evolve in form and function, we need to know how to navigate the future to achieve a better balance between technology, productivity, and well-being. Technology can drive—not diminish—human happiness. In The Future of Happiness, author Amy Blankson, cofounder of the global positive psychology consulting firm GoodThink, unveils five strategies successful individuals can use, not just to survive—but actually thrive—in the Digital Age: <ul>
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Stay Grounded to focus your energy and increase productivity</li> <li>
Know Thyself through app-driven data to strive toward your potential</li> <li>
Train Your Brain to develop and sustain an optimistic mindset</li> <li>
Create a Habitat for Happiness to maximize the spaces where you live, work, and learn</li> <li>
Be a Conscious Innovator to help make the world a better place </li> </ul>
By rethinking when, where, why, and how you use technology, you will not only influence your own well-being but also help shape the future of your community. Discover how technologies can transform the idea of “I’ll be happy when . . .” to being happy now.

Business Culture

BenBella Books

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Ripples Effect

How to Make a Shark Smile: How a Positive Mindset Spreads Happiness

The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era

The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era