Podcast appearances and mentions of Janice Kaplan

Delanie Fischer is joined by New York Times Bestselling Author, Janice Kaplan, to discuss the fascinating findings mentioned in her new book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness: How To Use Your Body To Change Your Mind. Did you know that whether you're holding a hot or cold drink impacts your perception of the people around you? Or how the weather can influence college applications? Also, why a heavy clipboard and a hard chair might be vital for your next meeting? Learn about all of these thought-provoking discoveries, and so much more, in today's episode.Plus:+ Why "Blowing Off Steam" Is Making Things Worse For You+ Your Brain is Not Like A Computer (Despite What You've Heard)+ Why These 2 Colors Should Be Added To Your Environment ASAPMore episodes related to this topic:Need a Strong Dose of Optimism? 5 Tips for an Instant Perspective Shift with Bill Burke: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/255fd6bc/need-a-strong-dose-of-optimism-5-tips-for-an-instant-perspective-shift-with-bill-burkeThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/24c6ce57/the-body-keeps-the-score-by-bessel-van-der-kolk30 Life Hacks We Love with Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/3b361850/30-life-hacks-we-love-with-delanie-fischer-and-kelsey-cookSupport the podcast, vote on topics, and more: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Janice Kaplan explores the happiness formula and how to use your body to transform your mind. She discusses the powerful connection between our bodies and our minds. Drawing from her latest book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness, Janice shares groundbreaking research on how our physical state directly influences our emotions, thoughts, and overall well-being. You'll discover how simple bodily changes—like posture, movement, and even temperature—can dramatically impact our happiness. Key Takeaways: How your body sends signals to your brain that shape your emotions Why small physical changes (like sitting up straight or smiling) can boost your mood The surprising ways environment and sensory input influence perception and behavior How chronic pain can be “rewired” in the brain and why movement is key to relief The underestimated power of touch and human connection in emotional well-being Why new experiences—no matter how small—can dramatically improve happiness For full show notes, click here! If you enjoyed this episode with Janice Kaplan, check out these other episodes: Ruth Whippman on the Complexity of Happiness How to Unleash the Power of Happiness and Success with Emma Seppala Hope for Healing Chronic Pain with Yoni Ashar Connect with the show: Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timothy sits down with Janice Kaplan to discuss her New York Times Best Selling Book, Gratitude Diaries. Janice shares why she believes this book has become a cult classic and why the brain hack that she shares in the book is so vital to mental and emotional health. To discover this brain hack, you'll just have to listen to the charming New Yorker, Janice Kaplan.

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Janice Kaplan, former editor-in-chief of Parade magazine and former Good Morning America producer to discuss her new book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness: How to Use Your Body to Change Your Mind (Sourcebooks, January 7, 2025).  Kristel and Janice discuss actionable strategies to support happiness and well-being. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: How changing our environments can positively impact our mood Simple interventions that can boost happiness and well-being Tips to support creativity and performance  About Janice Kaplan: Janice Kaplan is a journalist, TV producer, and the author of fifteen popular books including the New York Times bestseller The Gratitude Diaries. Janice was editor-in-chief of Parade magazine and the creator and executive producer of more than thirty primetime network television specials. A former producer at Good Morning America, she has appeared often on national TV shows including Today and CBS Mornings and hosted the daily podcast “The Gratitude Diaries” for iHeartMedia. An energetic speaker at events around the country, she graduated from Yale University and lives in New York City. Connect with Janice Janice's website: https://www.janicekaplan.com/  Buy Janice's book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/What-Your-Knows-About-Happiness/dp/1728281318  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-kaplan-38ab1234/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janice.kaplan/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

Janice Kaplan is a gratitude expert and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Gratitude Diaries. Her new book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness, explores the mind-body connections to happiness and shares insights on how small environmental changes and physical actions, like sitting up straight or holding a warm cup, can influence mood and perceptions. In this episode, Kristi Piehl and Janice discuss the power of gratitude, the mind-body connection to happiness and small changes that can transform your mindset.  

Matt Crawford speaks with Janice Kaplan the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, What Your Body Knows About Happiness is your ultimate insight into the body-mind connection, guiding you to a happier, more pleasurable life. Happiness isn't just a state of mind. It's also a state of body. Standing straight can give you a shot of confidence and forcing a smile might improve your mood. But do you know why? We generally believe that the brain is the big computer telling our bodies how to respond, but new research shows that the system often works in reverse. Your body reacts first, and your brain then interprets the physical signals. As you walk by a dark alley, your heart starts pounding and only then does your brain get the message: I'm scared! The body can also send messages about positive emotions, allowing you to experience more happiness, love, and joy. Based on groundbreaking research and expert opinions, What Your Body Knows About Happiness will teach you: How to use your body to spark your creativity How to find joy through your senses How changing your environment can improve your mood The unexpected powers of diet, exercise, and sex The ways your brain can resolve bodily pain How to create optimism through your body   In What Your Body Knows About Happiness, Janice Kaplan, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, explores the startling new evidence showing that our feeling bodies are often smarter than our thinking minds. Talking to experts in a wide range of fields, she brings her distinctive brand of conversation, humor, and storytelling to scientific research, drawing unexpected links that reveal the power of body-mind connections. You'll also get tips and strategies for knowing your body in a whole new way―leading to greater happiness and pleasure every day.

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Janice Kaplan is the guest of Tune Into Happiness, today's MIndfulness Mode episode. She is a journalist, TV producer, and the author of fifteen popular books, including the New York Times bestseller The Gratitude Diaries. Her upcoming book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness: How to Use Your Body to Change Your Mind, releasing January 7, 2025, explores the groundbreaking connection between body and mind in creating joy. A former editor-in-chief of Parade magazine, Janice has produced over thirty primetime TV specials and appeared frequently on national TV shows. With her signature humor and storytelling, she brings science to life, empowering readers to use their bodies to unlock creativity, positivity, and everyday happiness. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.JaniceKaplan.com Book: What Your Body Knows About Happiness: How to Use Your Body to Change Your Mind Most Influential Person Daniel Gilbert, Harvard Psychology Department Daniel Kahneman, nobel prize winner and behavioral psychologist Effect on Emotions I have been able to deal with my emotions differently as a result of my research.  That started with The Gratitude Diaries because I realize that we can control the way we feel about things. Classically, we can't control the things that happen but we can control how we deal with them. Thoughts on Breathing I don't personally have a breath-work practice but I know it can help enormously.  I was with some folks the other day who had two little kids, a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old. The kids were running around and the parents stopped the children and ask them to breathe in 1,2,3 and breathe out 1,2,3. The kids had obviously done this before. The 4-year-old said, no Daddy, we breathe in for 4 counts.   Suggested Resources Book: The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness by Antonio Damasio Book: How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain Lisa Feldman Barrett Book: A Philosophy of Walking by Frederick Gros  App: n/a  Related Episodes Find Peace With 365 Days of Happiness; Jacqueline Pirtle Booster Shot of Happiness; Soren Russow The Future of Happiness With Amy Blankson

Happiness and Your Body is today's episode. I am sharing a short review of the book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness by Janice Kaplan. I will interview Janice Kaplan in a few days, about her new book,  What Your Body Knows About Happiness. I received her book and am so impressed that I decided to share some key ideas with you today.  What Your Body Knows About Happiness The central idea at the heart of her book is that happiness isn't just a state of mind but also a state of body. Kaplan challenges the traditional notion that happiness stems solely from our thoughts or circumstances. Instead, she reveals that our physical bodies play a profound role in shaping how we experience joy.  Your Body Leads, Your Brain Follows Have you ever noticed how standing tall and confident makes you feel more self-assured? Or how forcing a smile, even on a bad day, can lighten your mood? According to Kaplan, these are not coincidences but examples of how our bodies often lead the way in creating our emotions. While we've long been taught that the brain is the command center, issuing orders for the body to follow, new research flips this idea on its head The Joy of Your Senses Kaplan's book delves deeply into the role our senses play in shaping our happiness. Think about the last time you stopped to smell freshly baked cookies or marveled at a sunset. Those sensory experiences didn't just feel good—they actively boosted your mood. Kaplan shows how engaging with our senses can bring joy into everyday life. Moving Toward Happiness Exercise and movement are other key components of happiness that Kaplan explores. It's no secret that physical activity boosts endorphins, the feel-good chemicals in your brain. But Kaplan goes beyond the usual “exercise makes you happy” mantra to show how the type of movement you choose can make a difference. Dancing and activities like yoga stretch your muscles, calm your mind, and center your emotions. Kaplan's insights remind us that our bodies are not just vehicles for our brains but active participants in creating happiness. When you move with intention—whether it's through a workout, a hike, or even just a walk around the block—you're giving your body the tools to generate joy from the inside out. Dealing with Pain and Finding Happiness Anyway Pain, both physical and emotional, can feel like the ultimate happiness blocker. However, Kaplan argues that understanding how the body processes pain can help us find moments of joy even in difficult times. She explains that the brain doesn't just passively receive pain signals; it actively interprets them. By changing our environment or reframing our mindset, we can shift our experience of pain. Creativity: A Happiness Superpower Kaplan discusses the link between creativity and happiness. Whether painting, writing, cooking, or gardening, creative activities engage the mind and body, offering a unique pathway to joy. Kaplan explains that creativity isn't about being perfect or producing masterpieces. It's about the process—the act of making something new and expressing yourself. This creative flow can quiet the mind, energize the body, and leave you feeling more fulfilled. A Daily Happiness Plan Kaplan concludes her book with a practical, seven-day happiness plan—a roadmap for incorporating her insights into daily life. Each day focuses on a different theme, from engaging your senses to exploring your creativity. By the end of the week, you'll have a deeper understanding of how your body contributes to your happiness and how to nurture that connection. Listening to Your Body's Wisdom Kaplan's What Your Body Knows About Happiness is more than a book; it's an invitation to tune in to your body and discover its incredible capacity for joy. Happiness isn't just something you think about; it's something you feel, experience, and create through your physical self. Related Episodes Napoleon Hill's Writings Unpacked in Truthful Living Book by Author, Jeffrey Gitomer Calmness, Certainty and Unshakable Inner Security Now; Hale Dwoskin Mastering Your Second Act; Jamie Sabat

Can small physical changes lead to big emotional breakthroughs? In this episode, bestselling author Janice Kaplan, discusses her newest book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness, and shares how tuning into your body's signals can unlock a deeper sense of happiness and well-being. Our physical sensations, environment, and simple actions profoundly impact our mental state and overall happiness. She explains the fascinating interplay between body and mind, offering science-backed strategies to elevate our well-being. Three Key Takeaways: Shift Your Perspective Through Physical Cues: Learn how small changes—like sitting up straight or holding a warm beverage—can influence emotions and encourage positivity. Curiosity as a Superpower: Tune in to your body's signals with curiosity instead of judgment. From craving chocolate to dealing with anxiety, asking “why” can be transformative. The Power of Nature and Environment: Surrounding yourself with greenery, water, or even flowers can dramatically enhance well-being, proving that small, intentional changes can make a big difference. Discover practical ways to enhance your happiness by exploring Janice Kaplan's latest book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness. Visit janicekaplin.com or pre-order on Amazon today. And don't forget to follow Real Things Living for more inspiring conversations.

Timothy sits down with New York Times best selling Author Janice Kaplan to explore how to hack your mind and find happiness by using your body.

Kathryn interviews Author Liz Elting.Most think innovation is synonymous with invention—and that to become successful, you need to come up with a shiny new product, market, or idea. But what if you don't have to invent something entirely new or have a “Shark Tank” moment to succeed at entrepreneurship? Liz Elting?entrepreneur and philanthropist is the living embodiment of this concept. By studying the shortcomings of other translation companies and finding ways to improve upon them, she co-founded and grew TransPerfect, the billion-dollar translation and solutions company that began as a dream in an NYU dorm room. Now she is sharing her approach to success. She has been recognized as a NOW Woman of Power & Influence, American Express and Entrepreneur magazine's Woman of the Year, and one of Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women every year since the list's inception. Kathryn also interviews Author Janice Kaplan.You may have heard there is extraordinary scientific research on the influence of your body on your mind but how do we translate the signals our bodies are sending and utilize that information for our benefit? Award winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author, Janice Kaplan shares in a humorous, conversational prose the knowledge she gained from her interviews with a wide range of experts who draw unexpected links that reveal the power of body-mind connections. Her surprising approach on using your body to change your mind includes the answer to why sitting in a hard chair vs. a soft one can actually influence your decision making. She was editor-in-chief of Parade magazine and the creator and executive producer of more than thirty primetime network television specials. She has also appeared regularly on national TV shows including Today and Good Morning America and is a frequent guest on podcasts and radio shows.

Kathryn interviews Author Liz Elting.Most think innovation is synonymous with invention—and that to become successful, you need to come up with a shiny new product, market, or idea. But what if you don't have to invent something entirely new or have a “Shark Tank” moment to succeed at entrepreneurship? Liz Elting?entrepreneur and philanthropist is the living embodiment of this concept. By studying the shortcomings of other translation companies and finding ways to improve upon them, she co-founded and grew TransPerfect, the billion-dollar translation and solutions company that began as a dream in an NYU dorm room. Now she is sharing her approach to success. She has been recognized as a NOW Woman of Power & Influence, American Express and Entrepreneur magazine's Woman of the Year, and one of Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women every year since the list's inception. Kathryn also interviews Author Janice Kaplan.You may have heard there is extraordinary scientific research on the influence of your body on your mind but how do we translate the signals our bodies are sending and utilize that information for our benefit? Award winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author, Janice Kaplan shares in a humorous, conversational prose the knowledge she gained from her interviews with a wide range of experts who draw unexpected links that reveal the power of body-mind connections. Her surprising approach on using your body to change your mind includes the answer to why sitting in a hard chair vs. a soft one can actually influence your decision making. She was editor-in-chief of Parade magazine and the creator and executive producer of more than thirty primetime network television specials. She has also appeared regularly on national TV shows including Today and Good Morning America and is a frequent guest on podcasts and radio shows.

"What are the signals that our bodies are sending that all of a sudden is telling me to be happy?" This was the question that prompted author and multi-level reinventor Janice Kaplan to write her new book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness (Sourcebooks, January 2025). Kaplan, a former editor-in-chief of Parade Magazine and author of the national bestseller The Gratitude Diaries sits down with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour to share her unique journey of balancing careers in television production, magazine editing, and writing. Listen in as she reveals what she learned from her gratitude research, including how our physical selves and a mindset of gratitude might just hold the key to lasting joy   Key Points: Embracing a multi-lane approach to reinvention and career development. The science behind gratitude and its impact on health and stress levels. Insights from her new book on how physical sensations influence happiness. The role of environment, posture, and sensory experiences in shaping our emotions. Encouragement to explore new experiences and environments for personal growth. Links: Website Preorder What Your Body Knows About Happiness Buy The Gratitude Diaries LinkedIn   FREE GIFT! 31 Badass Tips for Launching Your Reinvention Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join us at CoveyClub.com. Until next time, keep reinventing!

Episode 6-620:  Tips 1 & 2 for Increasing Mental Strength Let's Talk about increasing and practicing mental strength. Mental Strength Tips: Gratitude and Embracing Change Petrina started a series on tips to increase mental strength, focusing on the first two tips: practicing gratitude and embracing change. She explained how gratitude can help shift focus from what we lack to what we have, fostering positivity and resilience. Petrina also emphasized the importance of embracing change as an opportunity for new experiences and growth, rather than being resistant to it. She suggested resources like 'The Gratitude Diaries' by Janice Kaplan and 'Who Moved My Cheese?' by Spencer Johnson for further insight. She invited listeners to join the learning journey and promised to share more tips in the next session. Do You Have a Couple of Minutes - Inspiring Topics to Help You Think, Learn, Grow, and Live Fulfilled ⁠⁠⁠www.petrinagooch.com⁠⁠⁠ Book Publications: Leading Self, Leading Others – 20 Inspiring Topics for Personal and Team Leadership and Professional Growth – available on Amazon and Kindle LiftOff to Landing – Revealing Stories of Strangers in Flight – Flight 2023 – available on Amazon, Kindle and Audible ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/author/petrinagooch⁠⁠⁠ #DoYouHaveACoupleOfMinutes #Inspire #Think #Learn #Grow #Fulfilled #LiveFulfilled #Liberate #Illuminate #Amplify #PositiveChange #Leadership #Mentor #Coach #Develop #Lead #Listen #Encourage #Feelings #Intent #Expectations #PetrinaGooch #Petrina #TakeTheGoodTakeTheBad #Perfection #Imperfections #decisionmaking #relevance #approachable #collaboration #understanding #progress #BeNice #BeRespectful #BuildOthersUp #confidence #Courage #help #change #vision #Choice #Change #TakeAction #MentalStrength

Sometimes, donations to a non-profit can be burdensome for the organization. Many nonprofits lack the infrastructure to accept physical assets like cars and real estate. But automobile and real estate donations allow non-profit organizations to raise large amounts of money, and allow contributors to easily donate in a more significant way.In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Howard Pearl, CEO of Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS). Howard discusses:How CARS is a non-profit that provides fundraising services to other nonprofits. CARS takes the automobile and real estate donations slated for specific nonprofits, sells them at auction, and then remits 80% of the proceeds to the designated nonprofit.How CARS uses the proceeds from the sale of autos and real estate to benefit those in need in the San Diego area.How he went from interim CEO to full-time CEO when he realized he loved the CARS mission and saw the huge potential in its services and staff.How the organization has grown in size threefold with virtually zero staff turnover.How credit, respect, and effective management allow staff to flourish and approach their work creatively.How he devotes himself to giving his staff the tools, budget, and people to get the job done.How staff at any level at CARS can make a decision; they will only be reprimanded for making mistakes if they repeat their mistakes. How he makes all new hires read the book “The Gratitude Diaries” by Janice Kaplan.How CARS now supports nonprofits across the country.References:CARS websiteMake a donation formThe Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan

We all have a sense of timeless urgency. Are we running out of time? Should we be somewhere else at this stage of our lives? What's left to do? What's next to accomplish?An urgency that we humanly attempt to fill with more material things, and more material dreams of material things.The importance of integrating gratitude into our daily routines is something that's been talked about time & time again. Having a gratitude journal, finding more to be grateful for, we hear it all the time -But this isn't about ticking off an item on your daily to-do list, it's about feeling and embodying gratitude.Gratitude — true, sincere gratitude, expands your focus and retrains your neural networks to expand the scope of goodness in your life. It has profound impacts on our physical and psychological well-being. We often get tangled in the web of wants, the web of material possession & achievement, forgetting that life is transitory, fleeting, and our tendency to clutter our lives with material possessions and achievements keeps us from the feelings of true wholeness and abundance. It seems in every book or guide or how-to that complicates the simplicity of life - there is an underlying basis of shifting our mindset to the survival-state of lack and suffering, to that of abundance and light. But the shift will not happen by following steps or writing lists, attempting to emulate a wheel that has been created and recreated, time and time again. The shift happens in deep presence, where you realize - all that you have now, is all that you need, and somewhere in time – was all that you wanted. On this episode, we venture into a conceptual analysis of gratitude, and why it's so hard to integrate fully into our lives, delving into the realms of our mindset, and evaluating our perceptions of abundance and scarcity. Uncovering how gratitude, from a psychological perspective, can forge stronger connections with others, with ourselves, reshape our narratives, and break us out of limiting beliefs. xxYoutube: Vanessa Fontana - Find the Full length Read of my Piece "The Fallacy of Immaterial Fulfillment - here.)xxPLS RATE THE SHOW ON YOUR PREFERRED STREAMING PLATFORM, & LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS EPISODE

The science is in—expressing gratitude is amazing for our well-being. Then why is it that so many of us have a hard time doing something that so clearly helps us every day?Janice Kaplan is an acclaimed writer and producer who has popularized the concept of a gratitude journal. She is the author of two books - The Gratitude Diaries and The Genius of Women - both of which explore the power of gratitude and how it can help us be happier and more content. Janice's journey to understand the power of gratitude started when she conducted a national survey and discovered that while most people thought being grateful made them happier, only a few people actually expressed gratitude. This prompted her to challenge herself to spend a year living more gratefully and the result was the best year of her life. On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by journalist Janice Kaplan to discuss the power of gratitude. Janice shares her own journey to understand the power of gratitude and how it can help us be happier, more content, and less thrown off by life's curveballs. Janice talks about how being grateful can help decrease stress, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep. She also shares her tips for how to start a gratitude practice, such as keeping a gratitude journal, reframing difficult moments, and focusing on the positives.  What's Next?What are your views, comments or questions on gratitude?  Share them with us at info@seniorityauthority.org!  Stay ConnectedGet in touch with our host Cathleen Toomey on LinkedInYou can also find Seniority Authority on Facebook, on Instagram, or you can connect with us on our website!Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Nie sądziłam, kiedyś dawno temu spacerując zimą plażą nad Bałtykiem, że poznam autorkę słuchanego wówczas audiobooka. Kilka lat temu zachwyciłam się książką "Gratitude Diaries" i mogę śmiało powiedzieć, że ta książka była jak jasna gwiazdka na ciemnym moim wewnętrznym niebie. Ta rozmowa to spełnienie moich marzeń i odbyła się na kilka dni przed Gwiazdką! Przypadek? ;) Gościnią "Talk to me!" jest Janice Kaplan, autorka wydanych niedawno po polsku "Dzienników wdzięczności". Tę książkę uwielbiam i polecam od lat, dedykowałam jej także jakiś czas temu odcinek cyklu #trzaczytać (link do podcastu znajdziecie na końcu). Książka ukazała się nakładem Wydawnictwa Rebis. Janice Kaplan w sylwestrową noc obiecuje sobie, że od tej pory będzie odczuwać wdzięczność i dostrzegać pozytywną stronę wszystkiego, co przytrafia jej się w życiu. Uświadamia sobie, że zmiana nastawienia da jej moc kształtowania własnego samopoczucia, niezależnie od okoliczności. Bazując na swoich doświadczeniach i szeroko zakrojonych badaniach, autorka zgłębia dobroczynny wpływ wdzięczności na każdy aspekt życia, w tym małżeństwo i przyjaźnie, finanse i ambicje zawodowe oraz zdrowie i sprawność fizyczną. Czy jeden rok pozytywnego myślenia może zmienić życie? Posłuchajcie sami! Janice Kaplan odniosła sukces jako wydawca prasowy, producentka telewizyjna, pisarka i dziennikarka. Jest autorką lub współautorką dwunastu książek (kilka z nich przetłumaczono na język polski), w tym bestsellera „New York Timesa” I'll See You Again. Mieszka w Nowym Jorku i w Kent w stanie Connecticut. Więcej na stronach: www.gratitudediaries.com, www.janicekaplan.com Polecajki do nagrania: • #trzaczytać odc. 8 - "The Gratitude Diaries" Janice Kaplan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WfC3RHX7twekHvhxgq9Ux?si=NIkLf28YSoe2qUMVscNAMQ • "The Genius of Women: From Overlooked to Changing the World" Janice Kaplan Płatna współpraca z Wydawnictwem Rebis. #talktomejoannachmura

Why being a Pollyanna can change your life, your relationships and your body. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude. I also reference Janice Kaplan's book and podcast The Gratitude Diaries. Head to https://ko-fi.com/cravenwild for store and to leave an episode suggestion.

„Dzienniki wdzięczności” – tak pewnie zostałby przetłumaczony z angielskiego tytuł książki o której trochę Wam dziś opowiem. Póki tłumaczenia książki Janice Kaplan nie mamy w naszym ojczystym języku, posłuchajcie dlaczego warto zaznajomić się z przedstawianą w niej tematyką praktykowania wdzięczności. W tym odcinku usłyszycie m.in.: - Co tak realnie daje nam praktykowanie wdzięczności? - Jak ta praktyka wpływa na nasz świat? - Jak wyglądała moja droga do praktykowania wdzięczności? Dodatkowo zdradzę Wam sekret trzech witamin, które są nam niezbędne do dobrego życia

Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Alfred Hitchcock, Sherlock Holmes… these are some of the iconic names dominating the cultural narrative that men far supersede women in talent, accomplishment, and genius. The true question is, while the gender ratio in the world is 101.7 men to every 100 women, why is the genius exclusively favoring one gender or it is that the opportunities to let out one's own inner genius is not created equal?On this episode, journalist, TV producer, and author of 15 popular books including the New York Times bestseller, The Gratitude Diaries and The Genius of Women, Janice Kaplan, discusses why the talent and genius of women has been unacknowledged, dismissed, or even wrongfully attributed to men. As we think of educating our girls and position women to make their mark on this world, explicit effort must be made to identify, encourage, and celebrate the unique skills in women because it's not the norm for them to be recognized as geniuses.About Janice KaplanDr. Chesney is a licensed clinical psychologist with unique expertise in the application of Janice Kaplan is a journalist, TV producer, and the author of many popular books including the New York Times bestseller The Gratitude Diaries and her newest book, The Genius of Women. Janice was the editor-in-chief of Parade magazine and the executive producer of more than 30 primetime network television specials. She has appeared frequently on TV shows including Today and Good Morning America and she hosts the daily podcast The Gratitude Diaries on iHeartMedia.Website:www.janicekaplan.comBooks:The Genius of WomenThe Gratitude DiariesHow Luck HappensAbout Host, Sucheta KamathSucheta Kamath, is an award-winning speech-language pathologist, a TEDx speaker, a celebrated community leader, and the founder and CEO of ExQ®. As an EdTech entrepreneur, Sucheta has designed ExQ's personalized digital learning curriculum/tool that empowers middle and high school students to develop self-awareness and strategic thinking skills through the mastery of Executive Function and social-emotional competence.Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

ABOUT:   In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with chair stylist Wendy Conklin. Wendy is a former teacher and writer turned into a chair maker. She built her own company, called Chair Whimsy; her chairs bring smiles to her customers. But her company also helps others learn upholstery, how you can sell it.  Wendy explained how she took a leap of faith from a secure corporate job to starting her own business in this episode. We also talk about Entrepreneur tips and learning from past mistakes.  BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs.  Batching content is a big productivity tip for me. So I post every day on social media, on Facebook, and on Instagram. I batch all my content and put it in a plan that helped me stay on top.  Share a tool that has helped you as an Entrepreneur.  Honestly, for me, Google calendar keeps me on task.  All my appointments go in there. I live and die by my Google calendar. That's the only way I'll ever remember that I've got a phone call or a zoom call or a meeting with somebody, a personal appointment, even scope goes on there because it matters in my work life.   Share your favorite Business/Philosophy Book. Why its Your Favorite? "How Luck happens" is one of my most favorite ones right now. It's is by Janice Kaplan and Barnaby Marsh. I am a firm believer in making your own luck. LEARNING FROM THE PAST What's one of your more significant mistakes? But a mistake that you learned from.  One of my biggest mistakes is once or before I let a customer pour all their drama on me instead of just refunding their money right away. You don't need the negativity and move on.  If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would you say? I would say don't be afraid to try things and to fail. Because there are so many, what we call failures, things that don't work out the way you think, but often when you look back, life is a journey. Learn more about Wendy Conklin and her company Chair Whimsy right here: Website: https://chairwhimsy.com/ How to get in touch with Wendy:  Email: info@ChairWhimsy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chairwhimsy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairwhimsy/

Join Joyce & Janice Kaplan, author of the New York Times bestseller The Gratitude Diaries, for a casual conversation you can walk to. Find out what happens when you take a minute to think about something good, the importance of being positive with yourself, and the one phrase you should write on your bathroom mirror.About JaniceJanice Kaplan is a journalist, TV producer, and the author of many popular books including the New York Times bestseller The Gratitude Diaries and her newest book, The Genius of Women. Janice was the editor-in-chief of Parade magazine and the executive producer of more than 30 primetime network television specials. She has appeared frequently on TV shows including Today and Good Morning America and she hosts the daily podcast The Gratitude Diaries on iHeartMedia. Connect with JaniceWebsite: http://www.janicekaplan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janice.kaplan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaniceKaplan2

Gratitude has had a resurgence. When we take the opportunity to share specific thankfulness toward others, we experience far reaching benefits from increased immunity, shifting mindsets, and improved mental health. What we choose to be our focus will determine our outlook. Join our expert guests Janice Kaplan and Mary Beth Sammons as they unpack tools that help us develop a practice of gratitude.

Do you want to improve your brain function, change your outlook, or heal your heart? There is a singular cure for positive mental health: practicing gratitude. The evidence is clear that intrinsic gratitude produces long lasting transformation that is not dependent on our circumstances. Janice Kaplan, author and former editor-in-chief for Parade Magazine, explains the power of sharing gratitude. Mary Beth Sammons, speaker and author, says that being grateful is truly the full response to life. We close out 2021 and are grateful for all our guests, listeners and subscribers. As always, you are welcome at our table.

We're entering a time of year where gratitude is on our minds. And, honestly, it's also been a year, even a season, where being thankful, noticing what's wondrous or good, or even just not bad, well it's not always the easiest thing. And, yet, gratitude, attentiveness, and appreciation are such deeply-wired contributors to the human condition, ones that carry with them the capacity to transform nearly any experience - one of anger, one of loss, one of fear, one of anxiety, one of sadness, agitation, futility, or grief - into a moment of awakening, solace, connection and, in its highest forms, grace. There's even powerful research on the psychological and physiological effect of gratitude and appreciation, both as a state and a willful intervention.So, we wanted to take the occasion of this week to explore a few different takes on gratitude, appreciation, and generosity-of-spirit, drawing upon conversations I've had over the years with famed author and social-observer extraordinaire, Anne Lamott, writer, producer, and big thinker, Janice Kaplan, and I'm also weaving in a few thoughts from one of my books, How to Live a Good Life. I hope you enjoy this exploration of gratitude, attentiveness, and appreciation, how it changes us, and why we might want to bring more of it into our experience of life.You can find Anne Lamott at: Website | Instagram | Dusk Night DawnYou can find Janice Kaplan at: Website | Instagram | The Gratitude DiariesYou can find the audiobook Jonathan's book at: How to Live a Good LifeIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the full-length conversations we had with Anne Lamott & Janice Kaplan.Check out our offerings & partners: Parachute: Premium quality sheets, towels, robes and more. Like nothing you've ever felt. Make staying in more comfortable with our modern home collections. Responsibly manufactured. Visit ParachuteHome.com/GOODLIFE for free shipping and returns on Parachute's very comfortable home essentials.Sarah Flint Shoes: Comfort-driven design, with features like arch support and extra footbed padding. Sarah Flint shoes are handcrafted in Italy by the artisans who make the highest quality luxury shoes in the world. Get $50 off your first Sarah Flint purchase when you go to SarahFlint.com/GOODLIFESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If I asked you to name a genius, there’s a good chance you’d say: Albert Einstein, or Galileo, or Mozart, or some other famous man from history. But what about Clara Peeters? Lise Meitner? Frances Arnold? Fei-Fei Li? Likely not. The way we have defined genius throughout history, famous men from male-dominated power structures, has kept women geniuses in the shadows for too long. This is according to writer Janice Kaplan, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries , and in her latest book The Genuis of Women: From Overlooked to Changing the World , she shines a light on the too often forgotten achievements of women and tells us how to open up pathways for women geniuses of the future to receive the recognition and resources they need and deserve.

We’re grateful to have sat down with the New York Times bestselling author, Janice Kaplan. Before writing “The Gratitude Diaries,” Janice worked for Good Morning America and was Editor-In-Chief at Parade. After joining a gratitude research project, Janice penned her experience and inspired a new wave of gratefulness. In 2020, Janice released her book, “The Genius of Women,” redefining who a genius is. Host Kristi Piehl and Janice discuss how reframing your mindset can inspire you to flip your script. 

This should be the season for joy, but with the pandemic and political turmoil, many of us are having a hard time feeling very grateful. Janice Kaplan is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Gratitude Diaries and host of “The Gratitude Diaries” hit podcast, as well as the former editor-in-chief of Parade magazine. Now, she shares some ideas on how we can reflect on our gratitude in order to make ourselves happier this holiday season. Gratitude can help us gain perspective and find the good in bad times. Research shows that our attitude has a bigger effect on our happiness than any specific events. It doesn’t make the bad stuff go away, but it reminds us that there is another side. We do best when we can reframe a situation and see it in a more positive light. And little gratitude goes a long way in terms of our physical health – it lowers stress hormones, enables better sleep and can even help with migraine headaches. In both her book and podcast, Kaplan explains how gratitude can transform every aspect of a person's life—from marriage and friendship to money and fitness. Janice Kaplan offers tips on how we can better practice gratitude

An accomplished writer and media personality, Janice Kaplan knew she had a great book idea on her hands when she realized that “genius” is a word used to describe men, but not often women. Not even very accomplished and genius women. That’s why she wrote, “The Genius of Women,” her latest book highlighting, you guessed it, genius women who have been overlooked. Janice is on the show with us today discussing her process, what she learned about genius women, and why men get to be "genius," but women often do not.  -----> Nominate us for the Colorado Podcast Awards… Please!  Listener Perks:  ---> Enter Our Giveaway! - Go to www.Thatswhatshedidpodcast.com to enter to win FREE books from our featured authors. ---> Libro.fm - Purchase audiobooks directly from your favorite local bookstore. Choose from more than 150,000 audiobooks, including New York Times bestsellers and recommendations from booksellers around the country. Use Code: SheDid at checkout to get a 2-month audiobook membership for the price of one month!  ---> Need a library card? Register for an eCard today and immediately access hundreds of eMedia resources including eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more at DenverLibrary.org ---> Our listeners get 10% off at The Feminist Shop! Use code SheDid at checkout.  Follow Janice: www.janicekaplan.com www.gratitudediaries.com Twitter: @JaniceKaplan2 Follow The Show:  Contact the Show: ThatsWhatSheDidPodcast@gmail.com IG: @That'sWhatSheDidPodcast FB: That'sWhatSheDidPodcast Website: That'sWhatSheDidPodcast.com

I'm looking out my window, watching the neighbors walk by with their dogs. Two boys on their bikes rode by, laughing with their heads thrown back at who knows what. The trees swaying signals a breeze that caused me to grab a jacket on my way out. The flag on my mailbox is down, reminding me our postman, Todd, picked up our outgoing mail today and likely left a pleothera of campaign ads and bills behind.Neighbors. Dogs. Boys on bikes. Laughing. Cool breeze. Jackets. Mailman. All seemingly normal things. Hardly noticed prior to March 2020. But now? I find it's the little things that remind me of life before COVID especially meaningful. In fact, those things cause gratitude to fill my heart and leak out of my mouth. Have we stopped to express our gratitude for these things lately?I think of myself as a grateful person, but reading Janice Kaplan's book, The Gratitude Diaries, made me aware of many other ways I could show my gratitude. Her year-long "experiment" of being intentional about expressing gratitude transformed her life. It transformed her marriage. Her relationship with her sons. How she viewed her work. How nature was an antidote to stress. How stopping to be grateful for the food she ate helped her savor her food instead of just eating to curb the hunger. Those really are big transformations!She also learned to appreciate the big and small things she already had instead of always seeking to have the next new shiny thing. She shared, "we must find the joy in what we have." Visit janicekaplan.com to learn more about her. Listen to "The Gratitude Diaries" podcast on your favorite podcast app.Her books:The Genuis of Women, The Gratitude Diaries, How Luck Happens, A Job to Kill For, Looks to Die For, The Men I Didn't Marry, Mine Are Spectacular, The Botox Diaries, I'll See You Again, A Morning Affair, Wild Nights, Whole Truth, If You Believe in Me, First Ride, Women & Sports

Janice Kaplan is the author or coauthor of fourteen books, including the New York Times bestsellers THE GRATITUDE DIARIES and I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN. In her latest book THE GENIUS OF WOMEN, Janice asks the question why do 90 percent of Americans believe that geniuses are almost always men? She explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system—and celebrates the women geniuses, past and present, who have triumphed anyway.

People hate unsolicited advice – and they seldom follow it. Still, that doesn’t stop us from dishing it out to those we are trying to help. Well maybe there is a better and more effective way to influence people other than just telling them what we think they should do. I’ll tell you what it is. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/do-the-right-thing/201407/giving-people-advice-rarely-works-does Some people have all the luck. But why? Why are some people luckier than others? Can you create a life that has more luck in it? Can you be one of those people that other people think of as lucky? Absolutely, says Janice Kaplan. Janice is the former Editor-in-Chief of Parade magazine and her new book is called, How Luck Happens: Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love, and Life (http://amzn.to/2Dp0wiH). Janice joins me to discuss how luck really works and how anyone can craft a luckier life. Organic onions, swordfish and gluten-free muffins are just 3 things you shouldn’t buy at the supermarket if you want to save money. I’ll explain why and give you a few other things NOT to buy. http://www.mc3cb.com/pdf_nutrition_articles/2011_3_8_7%20Worst%20Supermarket%20Rip.pdf Has this ever happened…? You send an email or leave a voicemail for someone to get back to you – but they don’t. As a result, you start to imagine why they don’t. And the why is usually a negative story. Why do we do this? And how can we stop doing that? Scott Gornto is a therapist and author of the book , The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Stop Jumping to Conclusions. Free Yourself from Anxiety. Transform Your Relationships (http://amzn.to/2DjTHix). Listen as he explains this interesting quirk in human behavior and why it gets us into trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relying on both amusing personal experiences and extensive research, host Janice Kaplan explores how gratitude can transform every aspect of life including marriage and friendship, money and ambition, and health and well-being. She learns how appreciating your spouse changes the neurons of your brain and why saying thanks can be a secret for success. Join Janice on the Gratitude Diaries every weekday for practical, down-to-earth tips on how to add gratitude to your everyday life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Everyday Rockstar (0:00:00)Lisa and Richie talk with this week's featured Everyday Rockstar. You or someone you love could be featured on the show too! Send your nominations to thelisashow@byu.edu and put "Everyday Rockstar" in the subject line.  COVID-19 and Buyer Behavior (0:04:17)As buyers in the economy, we're influenced by our unique situations and surroundings. The worldwide pandemic is no exception, and it threw off almost everyone's consumer habits in a matter of weeks. As the pandemic hit, we watched consumer madness unfold. We witnessed people buying hundreds of rolls of toilet paper at one time, dropping tons of money while online shopping the sales, and streaming more movies and TV shows than ever before. So, what does this mean for us and the future of our consumption? Today we're joined by Dr. Jorge Barraza , an associate professor of Consumer Psychology at USC, here with us to discuss how coronavirus has and will affect our consumer behavior.  Common Goals in Marriage (0:16:50)Times like quarantine have the potential to be tough on a marriage. One thing that's been proven to bring a couple together in a powerful way is having a set of shared goals. But where do we start, and how can having the same goals really unite us with our spouses? To answer these questions and provide some clarity is Terry Gaspard, a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and author.  The Genius of Women (0:36:57)When we think “genius”, names like Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Isaac Newton typically pop into our heads. These were all great men, however that's just it: they were all men. What about all of the genius women who made amazing strides in science, technology, literature, and more? Who are they, and why don't we know them as well as their male counterparts? To answer these questions, we invited Janice Kaplan to the show. Janice is a New York Times bestselling author and most recently wrote the provoking novel, “The Genius of Women: From Overlooked to Changing the World.”  Cybersecurity (0:55:15)With our kids enrolling in Zoom University, online has become more important than ever. And with everything moving online, cybersecurity should be on all of our minds. What can we do to ensure our own internet safety? Here to give us some advice is tech consultant Anna Murray.  How to Eat Better While Isolated (1:11:42)At the beginning of our social isolation time, a lot of us thought that now would be a great time to get healthy. A couple of weeks in, and cake really seems like the best option for breakfast every day. So how can we use this time to break bad habits and eat better? Teri Secrest is a certified health and wellness coach and international keynote speaker who urges people to take control of their health naturally. We thought we could use some of that same urging today, so we've invited Teri on the show to help us out.  Dancing and Mental Health (1:27:08)Today happens to be International Dance day, so if you needed an excuse to bust a move, here it is! People dance for many reasons and occasions, but many don't realize that it comes with several benefits. One of the biggest being that it can improve our mental health. We're talking with Hannah Poikonen about some of the ways that dancing affects our mental state and how we can implement dance in our lives more often. Hanna is a Master of Science, a dancer and the founder of a dance related workshop called Wise Motion.

Lisa and Richie feature this week's Everyday Rockstar, Jorge Barraza discusses how COVID-19 is affected buyers, Terry Gaspard gives marital advice, Janice Kaplan talks about incredible women, Anna Murray discusses cybersecurity, Teri Secrest gives tips for healthy eating, Hanna Poikonen explains how dance can benefit mental health.

In this special episode of This is the Author, we’re celebrating National Library Week by asking authors to share some of their favorite library memories. Listen to Rebecca Solnit, Sarah Urist Green, Samantha Irby, Erin Lee Carr, Deepak Chopra, Janice Kaplan, Wendelin Van Draanen, Carolina de Robertis, and David Levithan highlight the wonderful opportunities that both libraries and librarians provide to the individual and the community as a whole.

Janice Kaplan, NYT Bestselling author, most recently of The Genius of Women, discusses why 90% of the population thinks only men can be geniuses. Janice and Andy cover what we can talk to and teach our girls about to empower them at a time when we need more geniuses than ever!

Why do 90% of people think geniuses are always men? Bestselling author and journalist Janice Kaplan discusses her book, “The Genius Of Women,” which details how generations of women have broken down seemingly unshakeable barriers, and the powerful forces that have rigged the system against us for centuries. We talk about the traits that many female geniuses share, how to tune out the “negative radio” that may be playing in our heads, and how we can each find our own area of genius. In Mailbag, online savings accounts, 529 plans, and striking a balance between keeping money liquid and keeping money invested.

Janice Kaplan is the author of The Genius of Women: From Overlooked to Changing the World. This multilayered book tells stories of extraordinary women throughout history and weaves them into a larger narrative regarding the social expectations and biases women still face today. Janice is incredibly intelligent (although she won’t admit she’s a genius!!). I loved chatting with her about why most Americans believe geniuses are men, the idea that society is to blame for the tendency to self-deprecate, and the childhood memory that pushed Janice to keep researching and writing this book. She includes wonderful insights on how to stop buying into stereotypes and understand our full potential! 

Jan Eliasberg is the award-winning screenwriter, director and debut author of Hannah's War. This literary spy thriller follows a female Jewish physicist and her work on the atomic bomb during WWII. Jan referred to writing this book as the best creative experience of her life and I can see why! I loved chatting with Jan about the historic New York Times article that sparked her imagination, the exciting task of exploring a male-dominated world from a woman’s point of view, her personal family connection to the source material and her deep need to write a novel after experiencing success in film and television. Jan has written and directed dramatic pilots for CBS, NBC, and ABC and directed episodes of Wiseguy, 21 Jump Street, 13 Reasons Why, Parenthood, Blue Bloods, NCIS: Los Angeles, and many others. As a screenwriter, Jan has written films driven by strong female leads including Fly Girls with Nicole Kidman @nicolekidman and Cameron Diaz @camerondiaz and she was the first woman to direct Miami Vice. Her debut feature film was Past Midnight starring Paul Giamatti and the late Natasha Richardson. Jan graduated from Wesleyan University and has two MFAs, one from the Yale School of Drama and Directing, and one from Warren Wilson in fiction. We did an event this week together about women geniuses with Janice Kaplan and Shoshanna Gruss which was fantastic! 

THE GENIUS OF WOMEN: From Overlooked to Changing the World, the new book by the former Editor in Chief of Parade Magazine, Janice Kaplan, explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system—and celebrates the women geniuses past and present who have triumphed anyway.

THE GENIUS OF WOMEN: From Overlooked to Changing the World, the new book by the former Editor in Chief of Parade Magazine, Janice Kaplan, explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system—and celebrates the women geniuses past and present who have triumphed anyway.

THE GENIUS OF WOMEN: From Overlooked to Changing the World, the new book by the former Editor in Chief of Parade Magazine, Janice Kaplan, explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system—and celebrates the women geniuses past and present who have triumphed anyway.

S5 E12: In this episode, meet co-authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, Emily Balcetis, and Janice Kaplan. When making a change, sometimes it’s the little things that matter, sometimes it’s the big ones. Step into the recording studio and hear what motivated each of these authors to write and record their audiobooks. Designing Your Work Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/592536/designing-your-work-life/ Clearer, Closer, Better by Emily Balcetis: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/557217/clearer-closer-better/ The Genius of Women by Janice Kaplan: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/598507/the-genius-of-women/

We tell girls that they can be anything, so why do 90 percent of Americans believe that geniuses are almost always men? When asked to name a genius, people mention Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Steve Jobs. As for great women? In one survey, the only female genius anyone listed was Marie Curie. Journalist and New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, Janice Kaplan explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system—and celebrates the women geniuses past and present who have triumphed anyway—in her fascinating and timely new book, THE GENIUS OF WOMEN: From Overlooked to Changing the World. We define genius almost exclusively through male achievement. Janice Kaplan set out to determine why the extraordinary work of so many women has been brushed aside. She realizes early on that genius is not just about possessing spectacular talent—it is about having that talent recognized. Blending memoir with one-on-one interviews with neuroscientists, psychologists, and dozens of women geniuses at work in the world today, she highlights how women are fighting to have their genius recognized, nurtured, and celebrated—and how society needs to shift to make that possible.

The Genius of Women | Join the bestselling author of The Genius of Women and the editor-in-chief of Parade, Janice Kaplan as she shares her experience with conscious and unconscious bias and its ramifications in society, in education, and in the workplace. Subscribe to the FranklinCovey On Leadership email newsletter and receive weekly videos, tools, articles, and podcasts to help you become a better leader. ow.ly/tH5E30kAxfj Recognizing Genius: Do you see the genius in your everyday work colleagues? Perhaps they don’t even see their own genius because they haven’t had someone who recognized it in them, nurtured them, and believed in them. https://resources.franklincovey.com/blog/recognizing-genius?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=on_leadership What Is Your Unique Contribution: What do you want to be known for at your organization? What impact do you want to make as a leader? Use this tool to capture your thoughts. http://pages.franklincovey.com/2020-Q2-NL-Feb18_Newsletter-Tool-Download.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=tool&utm_campaign=on_leadership

You may be leaving opportunities on the table.Can you influence your own luck? We have more control over our lives than we think. Our attitude changes how we view opportunities. Luck is the convergence of random chance, talent and hard work.  Random chance is opportunity presenting itself. Talent is being open to possibilities, recognizing opportunities, taking a different path from others, and taking risks. Hard work is putting in the elbow grease so you’re ready for the random chances. Even undesirable events can open up opportunities. For example, being fired from a job can create new and different possibilities for your career. View it as a chance to do something you wouldn’t otherwise do. Keep in mind that people just beyond your inner circle are more likely to make luck for you than close friends and family. They know of different opportunities than the people in your direct circle. Face-to-face contact helps strengthen these weak ties. Listen as Janice Kaplan joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share how you can improve your own luck. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

You may be leaving opportunities on the table.Can you influence your own luck? We have more control over our lives than we think. Our attitude changes how we view opportunities. Luck is the convergence of random chance, talent and hard work.  Random chance is opportunity presenting itself. Talent is being open to possibilities, recognizing opportunities, taking a different path from others, and taking risks. Hard work is putting in the elbow grease so you’re ready for the random chances. Even undesirable events can open up opportunities. For example, being fired from a job can create new and different possibilities for your career. View it as a chance to do something you wouldn’t otherwise do. Keep in mind that people just beyond your inner circle are more likely to make luck for you than close friends and family. They know of different opportunities than the people in your direct circle. Face-to-face contact helps strengthen these weak ties. Listen as Janice Kaplan joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share how you can improve your own luck. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

You may be leaving opportunities on the table.Can you influence your own luck? We have more control over our lives than we think. Our attitude changes how we view opportunities. Luck is the convergence of random chance, talent and hard work.  Random chance is opportunity presenting itself. Talent is being open to possibilities, recognizing opportunities, taking a different path from others, and taking risks. Hard work is putting in the elbow grease so you’re ready for the random chances. Even undesirable events can open up opportunities. For example, being fired from a job can create new and different possibilities for your career. View it as a chance to do something you wouldn’t otherwise do. Keep in mind that people just beyond your inner circle are more likely to make luck for you than close friends and family. They know of different opportunities than the people in your direct circle. Face-to-face contact helps strengthen these weak ties. Listen as Janice Kaplan joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share how you can improve your own luck. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Bill Horan talks to Janice Kaplan, author of HOW LUCK HAPPENS. Janice will discuss why many events that seem like random events are not random at all, why she says to make good luck you need the right information, how we have greater control over our future than we think, what the 6 words that can increase our luck are, and why luck comes in cascades.

Bill Horan talks to Janice Kaplan, author of HOW LUCK HAPPENS. Janice will discuss why many events that seem like random events are not random at all, why she says to make good luck you need the right information, how we have greater control over our future than we think, what the 6 words that can increase our luck are, and why luck comes in cascades.

What if there were a better way for us to think through life’s riskiest decisions? That’s where Allison Schrager comes in. She’s the author of the book, An Economist Walks into a Brothel: And Other Unexpected Places to Understand Risk. An economist, journalist at Quartz, and cofounder of LifeCycle Finance Partners, she led retirement product innovation at Dimensional Fund Advisors and consulted for international organizations, including the OECD and the IMF. Allison has also been a regular contributor to The Economist and Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and she teaches at New York University. For her book, Alison spent time with high-risk professionals, like big-wave surfers, movie producers, and sex workers. She learned how they manage risk and shares what we can learn from them. Along the way, she learned some surprising things about herself, like what it felt like to play in her first poker tournament: “We start at 8:00, and it’s like midnight, and I’m like ‘When does this game end?’ And people are like ‘When you run out of chips.’ And I’m like, oh my god, I’m going to be here forever.” When it comes to risk, Allison believes we can learn to overcome our biases and manage risk effectively. She explains, “There’s been so many books [on the topic] …but they always write everyone off as being sort of hopeless when it comes to risk or thinking probabilistically, and I really believe everyone has it in them.” You can learn more about Curious Minds Host and Creator, Gayle Allen @CuriousGayle and www.gayleallen.net. Episode Links Moonlite BunnyRanch and Dennis Hof Kat Cole and Focus Brands Film producer, Ryan Kavanaugh Idiosyncratic risk versus systematic risk Top poker player, Phil Hellmuth, and poker staking How Luck Happens by Janice Kaplan and Barnaby Marsh Gerd Gigerenzer Arnold Donald and IoT and AI with Carnival cruises David Bowie Magician Belinda Sinclair Robert C. Merton Big Wave Risk Assessment Group H. R. McMaster Simple Ways to Support the Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, there are three simple ways you can support our work. First, subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode. Second, tell a friend or family member. You’ll always have someone to talk to about the interview. Third, rate and review the podcast wherever you subscribe. You’ll be helping listeners find their next podcast. A Short List of Places Where You Can Find Curious Minds Spotify iTunes Tunein Stitcher Google Play Overcast

Brenè Brown said, "People are hard to hate close up. Move in" I thought of this quote when looking at a dandelion and applied it to several situations. Get my take on it! Jaime's Book Blessing, "The Gratitude Diaries" by Janice Kaplan

Today we talk about some exciting upcoming features for Day One! We invite you to read The Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan and join us for a virtual book club discussion on December 14th. We also chat with Pete from Portland about how he uses Day One personally and professionally.  Day One Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DayOneCommunity/ podcast@dayoneapp.com http://dayoneapp.com/podcast Schedule a call with Brett: http://calendly.com/dayoneapp Help and support: http://help.dayoneapp.com http://dayoneapp.com/contact

Today we talk about the 3.3 release for iOS (drag and drop, baby!), 2.9.2 for Mac, our upcoming book club book (The Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan), and have a conversation with Morgen from Australia. Day One Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DayOneCommunity/ podcast@dayoneapp.com http://dayoneapp.com/podcast Schedule a call with Brett: http://calendly.com/dayoneapp Help and support: http://help.dayoneapp.com http://dayoneapp.com/contact

In this episode of Simplify, Caitlin talks to Janice Kaplan, bestselling author, TV producer, and magazine editor about how luck happens and how you can create it. Does luck just feel like something you either have or you don’t? Does it feel like chance? Or, do you think you have some, not all of it good? Well, Janice Kaplan and Barnaby Marsh might make you rethink your idea of what luck really is. With the help of research, pioneering studies, and interviews with “lucky’ successful people, they discovered that luck is actually very much under our control. That’s right. You can set yourself (and your kids) up for being luckier in everyday life. Hear Janice Kaplan reveal some simple techniques to help you generate luck and share stories of successful and famous people who took failure as a lucky opportunity to turn fortune to their favor. Tune in to discover the best way to get lucky in love and learn how to raise lucky children. You’ll also discover which people will help you get lucky, and why this isn’t one you can pin on your mom. Stick around after the interview for when Ben Schuman-Stoler joins Caitlin Schiller to talk about the main takeaways from the conversation with Janice Kaplan and helps put together a book list for further reading on generating luck in health and in love, at work and at home. For more info, including links to everything we discussed in the episode and a voucher to use Blinkist for free, go to [https://www.blinkist.com/magazine/posts/simplify-luck-janice-kaplan-says-luck-isnt-magic] Let us know what you thought of the episode, or just give us some book recommendations on Twitter—we’d love to hear from you! Find Caitlin at [@caitlinschiller][2] and Ben at [@bsto][3]. Try Blinkist for free for 14 days by going to https://www.blinkist.com/en/nc/friends/ and typing in the code **luck**. That excellent music you heard is by Nico Guiang. You can find more of it on [https://soundcloud.com/niceaux] and [https://www.facebook.com/niceaux].

In this episode of Simplify, Caitlin talks to Janice Kaplan, bestselling author, TV producer, and magazine editor about how luck happens and how you can create it. Does luck feel like something you either have or you don’t? Does it feel like chance? Or, do you think you have some, not all of it good? Well, Janice Kaplan and Barnaby Marsh turned to research, pioneering studies, and interviews with “lucky" successful people to discover that luck is actually very much under our control. And you can set yourself (and your kids) up for being luckier in everyday life. Hear Janice Kaplan reveal some simple techniques to help you generate luck and share stories of people who took failure as a lucky opportunity to turn fortune to their favor. Tune in to discover the best way to get lucky in love and learn how to raise lucky children. You’ll also discover which people will help you get lucky—and why your mom probably isn't one of them. Stick around after the interview for when Ben Schuman-Stoler joins Caitlin Schiller to talk about the main takeaways from the conversation with Janice Kaplan and helps put together a book list for further reading on generating luck in health and in love, at work and at home. For more info, including links to everything we discussed in the episode and a voucher to use Blinkist for free, go to https://www.blinkist.com/magazine/posts/simplify-luck-janice-kaplan-says-luck-isnt-magic Let us know what you thought of the episode, or just give us some book recommendations on Twitter—we’d love to hear from you! Find Caitlin at @caitlinschiller and Ben at @bsto. Try Blinkist for free for 14 days by going to https://www.blinkist.com/en/nc/friends/ and typing in the code luck. That excellent music you heard is by Nico Guiang. You can find more of it on Soundcloud and Facebook.

We all know people who seem especially lucky or, in some cases, unlucky. Janice Kaplan wondered whether this was due to random chance or luck overlooked, so she co-authored the book, How Luck Happens: Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love, and Life. In writing the book, she learned how we can tilt the scales in our favor, even in cases where the odds are long. Janice is the former editor in chief of Parade magazine and author of 13 popular books, including the New York Times bestseller, The Gratitude Diaries. In this interview we discuss: How there are aspects of luck within our control How a winning combination of talent, hard work, and knowing your goals can increase your luck How optimism and a belief in making our own luck makes good things happen Why an optimistic mindset ensures we will apply the effort it takes to make our own luck Why we need to toggle between focused and wide-ranging attention to see events as opportunities What it means to choose the statistic we want to be How we can put ourselves in a position where luck can find us The fact that our weak ties have a greater chance of helping us achieve our goals Why we may need to zig versus zag or try out a different lane to be successful How revisiting what we thought of as dead ends can help us see new possibilities Why goals and knowing what we want are paramount to making our own luck How lucky breaks can actually be small events that make a big difference if we know how to take full advantage of them Why it can be helpful to navigate life with a compass, rather than a map The key role curiosity plays in helping us do things differently in order to make a lucky moment out of something that does not seem that way at first   Links to Topics Mentioned in the Podcast Barnaby Marsh Martin Seligman Doug Rauch Lara Galinsky Mike Darnell American Idol Steven Strogatz Six degrees of separation Joi Ito If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review it on iTunes - your ratings make all the difference. For automatic delivery of new episodes, be sure to subscribe. As always, thanks for listening! Thank you to Emmy-award-winning Creative Director Vanida Vae for designing the Curious Minds logo, and thank you to Rob Mancabelli for all of his production expertise! www.gayleallen.net LinkedIn @GAllenTC

Being Grateful for a Lot - When life is full (even with good things), gratitude helps. I share my takeaways from Part I (Marriage, Love, and Family) of Janice Kaplan’s book, “The Gratitude Diaries: How a Year Looking on the Bright Side Can Transform Your Life”.

People hate unsolicited advice – and they seldom follow it. Still, that doesn’t stop us from dishing it out to those we are trying to help. Well maybe there is a better and more effective way to influence people other than just telling them what we think they should do. I’ll tell you what it is. (https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/do-the-right-thing/201407/giving-people-advice-rarely-works-does)Some people have all the luck. But why? Why are some people luckier than others? Can you create a life that has more luck in it? Can you be one of those people that other people think of as lucky? Absolutely, says Janice Kaplan. Janice is the former Editor-in-Chief of Parade magazine and her new book is called How Luck Happens: Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love, and Life (http://amzn.to/2Dp0wiH). Janice joins me to discuss how luck really works and how anyone can craft a luckier life.Organic onions, swordfish and gluten-free muffins are just 3 things you shouldn’t buy at the supermarket if you want to save money. I’ll explain why and give you a few other things NOT to buy. (http://www.mc3cb.com/pdf_nutrition_articles/2011_3_8_7%20Worst%20Supermarket%20Rip.pdf)Has this ever happened…? You send an email or leave a voicemail for someone to get back to you – but they don’t. As a result, you start to imagine why they don’t. And the why is usually a negative story. Why do we do this? And how can we stop doing that? Scott Gortno is a therapist and author of the book , The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Stop Jumping to Conclusions. Free Yourself from Anxiety. Transform Your Relationships (http://amzn.to/2DjTHix). Listen as he explains this interesting quirk in human behavior and why it gets us into trouble.

What do Mark Zuckerberg, hockey great Wayne Gretzky, and best-selling novelist Lee Child all have in common? They all worked to make luck happen for them.In this episode with award-winning author, editor and journalist, Janice Kaplan, we learn about the exciting ways you can grab opportunities and improve your life. There is a clear difference between random chance and luck. The case is made in the new book that she wrote with risk-taking expert Barnaby Marsh, "How Luck Happens: Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love and Life ."Luck includes chance, but it is not a one-time event and also involves a combination of talent, open-minded research, and hard work.We learn to how change the odds, why it may be important to move to places where your chances of success improve, and why having a positive outlook boosts your chances of long-term success.Winning the lottery, says Janice, "is not a great example of the kind of luck we're talking about, where you do have an input, where you can change things." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in September, before I took my month-long sabbatical, I thought I had a fairly good idea of what a regular gratitude practice looked like. In fact, I had spent the better part of 4 years keeping a gratitude journal based on the book Make Miracles In Forty Days* by Melody Beattie. I made daily lists, worked hard to find the good in situations that truly challenged me, and even ran several group programs called Project: Miracles to help others do the same. Suffice it to say, I saw how helpful gratitude had been in my life and was a believer in the process. I'm sure I could have lived happily enough with that knowledge for the rest of my days on this earth. But something happened during my sabbatical that completely cracked me open and took me to a deeper and more profound understanding of gratitude and how it works. Perhaps it was the extreme lows of that first week off or the way in which Pam Grout captured my attention in Thank & Grow Rich*. Whatever the case may be, it was as if gratitude went from a simple thought exercise to a full-body experience that I felt in every inch of my body. My gratitude practice shifted from a mind-centered experience to a full-body experience. Like most people, when I first started practicing gratitude it was in list form in a journal. I would sit and think about my day and then write down everything I was grateful for. It was powerful in the sense that it gave me a new way to process my experiences and helped to shift my worldview into a more positive one. But it was a passive experience; a thought exercise that took place in my head. As much as I love writing, journaling, and thinking through things, that approach only gets me so far. So while I saw good results with the gratitude journaling, it never really felt life-changing (or life-affirming) the way some people talk about the practice of gratitude. That second week, though, after reading several books on the topic of gratitude I began to see the process in a whole new way. I had a thought pop into my head at some point that week about truly living the expression, thanks a million. What would it take to create a list of 1,000,000 things that I was grateful for? Could I even do it? And if I could, how many years would it take and how many thank you's did that equate to each day? The answer: it would take a little over 27 years if I wrote down 100 things a day. Totally doable. (I mean, I did complete two different 100 day projects. How much harder could something like this really be?!) So I grabbed a notebook and began my quest to practice what Pam Grout calls shameless gratitude. I had expected it to be a challenge, one that I was willingly stepping into. What I hadn't expected was how dramatic the impact would be on my life. The enjoyment I found in the day-to-day experiences of my life became almost too much. I was brought to tears several times at the sheer joy of reading a book outside and finding feathers on my walks. The synchronicities that unfolded were more beautiful than I could have imagined. I sent gifts to people for the exact thing they had been wanting to do, at a place where they already went. I sent seemingly small gifts and handwritten notes to friends and strangers alike, only to receive feedback that they were exactly what that person needed at that very moment. I laughed more than I had in months. My meditation deepened. I felt more connected to the people around me. I found pure joy in being outside. I took better care of myself. I was more present to the world (and people) around me. I was happier. And for the first time in a very long time, I was at peace with my life and my journey. So what changed in that week of practicing shameless gratitude and how can you take what I learned and implement it in your own life? What changed that week: I read up on gratitude. I read 4-5 books on the topic of gratitude, familiarizing myself with what it is and how it can transform our lives. The first book I read was Thank & Grow Rich by Pam Grout, and then moved on to Gratitude Works! by Robert A. Emmons, The Wishing Year by Noelle Oxenhandler, and 365 Thank Yous by John Kralik. I also read The Gratitude Diaries* by Janice Kaplan. Each book was different enough to keep it interesting while touching on different facets of gratitude and what a gratitude practice looked like in the real world. I took what I read and put it into practice. Once I was armed with knowledge and ideas about gratitude, it was time to think about how I wanted to implement it in my own life. I tried on a few different approaches, including extreme gratitude journaling, gratitude meditations, and intention setting. I practiced extreme gratitude. It wasn't enough for me to list 3-5 things I was grateful for. I had been doing gratitude journaling long enough that I could come up with those things in a minute or two. No, I needed to stretch myself out of my comfort zone and really dig deep. So I challenged myself to write down 100 things a day that I was grateful for. The first day I did it, it took me 3 hours. The second day, around 2 hours. By the third and fourth day, I had begun to take that approach to the entirety of my day. I'd even try to come up with 25 reasons I was grateful for my husband and/or my daughter at night before drifting off to sleep. I immersed myself in gratitude morning, noon, and night. And it was nothing short of magical. I got as specific as possible. It wasn't enough to just say that I was grateful for my family. I got really specific about all of the reasons WHY I was grateful for my family. I would even pick a family member and try to list at least 25 reasons why I was grateful for that person — from the things they did to how they made me feel, everything was fair game when it came to creating my lists. A funny thing happened when I got specific — it got easier to list things I was grateful for. The more I remembered and expressed gratitude for, the more I was able to find to be grateful for in the first place. I shared what I discovered through journaling with others. A few times throughout my extreme gratitude journaling, I would write about a specific person or incident in my life and how grateful I felt as a result. Instead of just letting that feeling sit in the pages of my gratitude journal, I put that expression of gratitude into a card and sent it to that person. Not only did it feel amazing to think about the kindnesses others had bestowed up me, it made the other person feel loved and respected. It gave me new eyes to view the world. Because I was constantly on the lookout for things to add to my gratitude list each day, I began to seek out the good in all situations. I would also put myself in situations where I was more likely to notice the beauty around me — I went for more walks, I was more playful with my daughter, I was more willing to say yes to new experiences. It also helped me look at potentially negative experiences in a different light. Instead of being a passive victim, I was able to see that lessons abounded everywhere and that each situation had a powerful nugget to teach me if I was willing to find it. I began to notice how gratitude felt in my body. When I was in the flow of gratitude, I could feel my body responding in some really powerful ways. My chest constantly felt like it was expanding. I was brought to tears several times because I was feeling such a deep joy and happiness. The anxiety and general angst I had been feeling the week prior simply melted away, leaving me feeling at peace with the world. I felt deeply connected to nature and to other people — strangers and friends alike. When I would get angry or feel out of sorts, it was much easier to get back into my body and feel grounded. Everything became easier. My relationships — particularly with my husband and daughter — were easier and more playful. It was easier to prioritize myself and my needs; self-care was no longer something I dreamed about. I simply did things to take care of myself. I also noticed that I felt more creative and inspired than I had in years. The sheer quantity of ideas that came about that week was mind-blowing. How to get the most out of your gratitude practice: Stretch yourself. If the idea of writing down 5 things you're grateful for each day stresses you out, start there. If you've been a regular gratitude journaler, try 100. The point here is to make coming up with items to add to your list a struggle. Try a gratitude meditation. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Get into a comfortable position (seated or laying down) and close your eyes. Think about every single thing you're grateful for — from people to events to the way the wind caresses your skin. Notice how that feels in your body. Does it make your chest expand? Does it make you feel lighter in your body? Do you notice pain shifting, tingling, or any other physical symptoms? Do you feel calmer, more at peace, happier? Prefer a guided meditation to get you started? Here's one from Deepak Chopra. Bookend your days in gratitude. Start and end your day with 5 things that you're grateful for. This can be a written exercise (I recommend keeping a notebook by your bed), a walking meditation (with every step or brush of your teeth, think of something you're grateful for), or even a family activity that you do at breakfast and dinner each day. Share your gratitude with someone else. Send a note to a friend or loved one telling them how grateful you are for their love and support. It doesn't have to be a long letter, but it does need to be heartfelt and specific. Be as specific as possible. Instead of keeping your gratitude at the surface level of being grateful for family, for your home, and for food on your table, try to get as specific as possible. A great template for diving into the specifics: I am grateful for ______ because ________. I'd love to hear from you! Do you have a regular gratitude practice? If so, what are you already doing to infuse more gratitude in your day-to-day life? Take a listen! Prefer to listen to this post? Check out this week's quick tip over on Some Kind of Magic.

A woman claims her doctor prescribed meth in Knuckleheads in the News, and Janice Kaplan says we have more control over "luck" than we think, as she talks about her book "HOW LUCK HAPPENS"

"My book is called HOW LUCK HAPPENS and it is about how you make luck happen in your life. I started thinking about the topic after I wrote THE GRATITUDE DIARIES and I was inspired to look at other big topics that affect our lives and happiness. It occurred to me that we think of luck as something that just falls from the sky, but as I researched the topic with my co-author, Barnaby Marsh, I realized that we have so much more control over events than we sometimes realize." Learn more about How Luck Happens: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/552926/how-luck-happens/

When I first found out that the Nourish + Flourish podcast was be coming to an end, I had a mix of emotions. First and foremost, I was extremely happy for Betsy because I knew this was a necessary step in her personal journey. In my heart, I knew it was time for her to embrace her calling and move in a new direction. Once the initial wave of excitement for her had settled, I began to realize how much I was going to miss the podcasting medium. That year of talking, connecting, and stretching was transformational and I wasn't quite ready to say goodbye. I spent a lot of journaling, meditating, and thinking about my next steps and the thing I kept coming back to was podcasting. I let myself sit with the idea for a long time; I thought about the topics I was interested in and wanted to explore in more depth and about the kind of guests I'd want to have on the show. And then, as I was reading The Gratitude Diaries* by Janice Kaplan, I came across a passage toward the end where she shared the phrase, some kind of magic. And that's when I knew. THAT phrase was the perfect way to describe how I viewed the unfolding of my life and the way in which tools like gratitude, meditation, mindset work, and creativity had shaped my life. So I made a list of the topics I wanted to focus on and the people I already knew who were experts on those topics and began to reach out. I thought that I would get a handful of yeses and could take it from there. The keyword here, a handful. Turns out almost every single person that I reached out to was a resounding yes and absolutely thrilled to be a part of it because they were so inspired by the idea. That's when shit got real. This was no longer a simple idea or thought running through my head. It was the thing that I would propel me into the new year and give my life a deeper sense of purpose. This podcast is going to be a life-changer for me — I can just feel it in my bones. And I am thrilled to see what comes about as a result. So take a listen to this introductory episode to learn more about what everyday magic really is, how this podcast came to be (and where the name came from), along with the kind of topics I'll be diving deep into over the course of the podcast. I’d love to hear from you! Who do you want me to interview and learn more from through the Some Kind of Magic podcast? And what topics do you want me to delve deeper into, either for the interviews or the quick tip episodes? The Episode: Resource Links: The Gratitude Diaries* by Janice Kaplan Some Kind of Magic on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, and Stitcher Hit me up: Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic Instagram: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic FB Page: Emily Levenson

Gratitude has a dramatic impact on well-being and success, yet many of us are not aware of this research. In this groundbreaking book, The Gratitude Diaries: How a Year Looking on the Bright Side Can Transform Your Life, Janice Kaplan explains the science behind the power of gratitude. The author of twelve books, including The New York Times bestselling memoir, I will See you Again, Janice was an award-winning producer at ABC-TV Good Morning America, Executive Producer of the TV Guide Television Group, and Editor-in-Chief of Parade Magazine. In this episode, Janice explains the surprising, counterintuitive connection between gratitude and happiness. She also shares simple steps we can take today to increase the amount of gratitude we express and how doing it can change your life. Here are some things that came up in our conversation: how a mindset of gratitude gives us control over our own happiness simple steps you can take to express gratitude right now with family and friends the mental and physical health benefits of practicing gratitude 90 percent believe gratitude makes us happier yet under 50 percent express it Our attitude toward life events determines how they impact us Choosing gratitude means gaining control and not waiting for happiness to arrive Gratitude is as simple as finding one thing each day to be grateful for When we appreciate others and show gratitude, they flourish Gratitude changes our brain Gratitude helps us sleep better, and lowers stress and blood pressure Experiences and interactions with others makes us happier than buying stuff Prioritizing gratitude helps us pay more attention Recognizing how fortunate we are helps us be more generous 81 percent say they would work harder for a grateful boss 90 percent believe grateful bosses are more successful Being appreciated is highly motivating Ambition and gratitude play nicely together - can achieve and be appreciative Gratitude can get us out of the comparison game We are built to find redeeming value in difficult life events It is not happiness that makes us grateful but rather gratitude that makes us happy Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers figured out gratitude a long time ago Share a photo of something you are grateful for Send a text of gratitude Links to Topics Discussed Parade Magazine John Templeton Foundation National Gratitude Survey TSA Habituation Massachusetts General Hospital Tom Gilovich Paul Piff Monopoly game Daniel Gilbert David Steindl Rast Essentialism by Greg McKeown If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review it on iTunes - your ratings make all the difference. For automatic delivery of new episodes, be sure to subscribe. As always, thanks for listening! Thank you to Emmy-award-winning Creative Director Vanida Vae for designing the Curious Minds logo, and thank you to Rob Mancabelli for all of his production expertise! www.gayleallen.net LinkedIn @GAllenTC

On New Year's Eve, journalist and former Parade Editor-in-Chief Janice Kaplan made a promise to herself to be grateful during the coming year and look on the bright side of whatever happens. As we find out in this episode, it made a big difference to her life. Janice discovered that how she feels has less to do with events than with her own attitude and perspective on life. Her recent book "The Gratitude Diaries" began after a survey she had done found that 94% of Americans thought people who are grateful live richer lives.  But less than half those surveyed say they practiced gratitude on any regular basis.  "It struck me that we have this great big gratitude gap," Janice tells us on "How Do We Fix It?" If we change our attitude, she says, "we're going to be a lot happier." Solutions: - Say thanks to someone you love. It's easy to forget to appreciate your partner and your family. But the daily practice of saying something positive can transform almost any... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join host Elise Marquam Jahns and Janice Kaplan - writer, television producer and magazine editor. As the Editor-in-Chief of Parade, the most widely read publication in America, she attracted some of America’s best writers and biggest-name celebrities. Her own interviews with stars including Barbra Streisand, Clint Eastwood, Matt Damon, and Daniel Craig got international attention. Janice was deputy editor of TV Guide magazine and executive producer of the TV Guide Television Group, where she created and produced more than 30 television shows that aired primetime on ABC, FOX, VH1 and other networks. She began her career as an on-air sports reporter for CBS Radio and went on to be an award-winning producer at ABC-TV’s Good Morning America. Author and co-author of twelve books, her most recent book is The Gratitude Diaries. Learning Well is sponsored by the Integrative Health Education Center of Normandale Community College. Thank you for your interest in the Edge! Please go to edgemagazine.net to view the latest issue of the Edge.  For information on advertising in the Edge please contact Cathy Jacobsen at 763.433.9291. Or via email at Cathy@edgemagazine.net For article submission please contact Tim Miejan at 651.578.8969. Or via email at editor@edgemagazine.net And for further information regarding the Edge Talk Radio contact Cathryn Taylor at 612.710.7720 or via email at Cathryn@EFTForYourInnerChild.com

Janice Kaplan is filled with gratitude. But, it wasn't always that way.Her career in the media has taken her from the TV sportscasting desk to producing dozens of shows, writing more than a dozen books and eventually serving as editor-in-chief of Parade Magazine, which at its height, boasted a circulation of about 30 million readers.Her life was good, still is. But, she noticed that, as good as it was, there was always this feeling of yearning, of it not being enough.Then, a few years back, a research project she'd been working on that focused on gratitude triggered her to reexamine her life and explore nearly every facet of her existence anew.This launched a yearlong exploration of gratitude, with a series of experiments that revealed how profound an impact simple shifts and daily practices could have on her life. Unfolding in "seasons," Janice examines both the growing wellspring of research, as well as the direct effect of so many "gratitude interventions" we've heard about over the years in her book, The Gratitude Diaries.In today's conversation, we dive into Janice's extraordinary career in media, her creative through-lines and fascination with human behavior and why we do what we do, and her values around family, women's voices, relationships, life and the life-changing impact of her year of gratitude.

What happens when you dedicate a year of your life to practicing gratitude? Maybe everything. In this groundbreaking new book, The Gratitude Diaries: How a Year Looking on the Bright Side Can Transform Your Life, Janice Kaplan explains the science behind the power of gratitude. The author of twelve books, including The New York Times bestselling memoir, I will See you Again, Janice was an award-winning producer at ABC-TV Good Morning America, Executive Producer of the TV Guide Television Group, and Editor-in-Chief of Parade Magazine. In this episode, Janice explains the surprising, counterintuitive connection between gratitude and happiness. She also shares simple steps we can take today to increase the amount of gratitude we express and how doing it can change your life. In this episode, you will learn: how a mindset of gratitude gives us control over our own happiness simple steps you can take to express gratitude right now with family and friends the mental and physical health benefits of practicing gratitude the connection between gratitude and experiences over stuff the importance of gratitude at work, and how it can drive purpose and ambition how gratitude gets us beyond the comparison game the differences between intentional and reactive gratitude how gratitude plays an important role in rebounding from life tragedies the power of a gratitude diet how we have so much more control over our happiness than we think If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it on iTunes. For automatic delivery of new episodes, be sure to subscribe. Thanks for listening! Links to Topics Discussed John Templeton Foundation National Gratitude Survey TSA Habituation Massachusetts General Hospital Tom Gilovich Paul Piff Monopoly game Daniel Gilbert David Steindl Rast Thank you to Clark Nowlin for his sound engineering and to Emmy-award-winning Creative Director Vanida Vae for creating the Curious Minds logo!

Over some delicious bites from Lyfe Kitchen, Janice Kaplan, author of "The Gratitude Diaries", sits down with Elysabeth Alfano, host of The Dinner Party podcast on WGN Radio Plus, to discuss the life changing benefits of practicing gratitude.

Martha Frankel’s guests this week are Bill Clegg, Stevie Phillips, Janice Kaplan and Amy Seek.

When I called the agent to book this she said "I thought I'd be hearing from you or I thought you'd like this one." I really did enjoy this book very much. I think it's a good way to live, or at least try for 30 days. Commit to just 30 days. I dare you to really keep to it! I'm a pretty grateful person. Probably became more so after the colon cancer in 2009. It didn't have anything to do with the outcome. It has more to do with remembering to be grateful on a daily basis. It beats the alternative~ The website: http://www.gratitudediaries.com/ Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Gratitude-Diaries-Looking-Transform/dp/0525955062