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Jessica Lindsey

Jessica Lindsey graduated from UC Berkeley in spring 2020 with a bachelor’s in cognitive science and a concentration in psychology. During undergrad, she worked as the lead course assistant for the three-course professional certificate series The Science of Happiness at Work. She collaborated with Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas and Dr. Dacher Keltner to analyze course data, specifically looking at the importance of a culture of kindness at work. Jessica currently works as a research coordinator at Stanford in the Graduate School of Business Behavioral Lab. Follow her on LinkedIn.

Do This in the Afternoon for a Better Workday

Do This in the Afternoon for a Better Workday

By Jessica Lindsey | September 2, 2020

This small habit can help you feel like you're making progress at work.

How to Protect Your Well-Being at Work During a Crisis

How to Protect Your Well-Being at Work During a Crisis

By Jessica Lindsey | April 20, 2020

Here’s how to navigate COVID-19-related challenges at work.

How a Little Humor Can Improve Your Work Life

How a Little Humor Can Improve Your Work Life

By Jessica Lindsey | October 15, 2019

Laughter and jokes can make us happier and more productive on the job.

Do This in the Morning for a Better Workday

Do This in the Morning for a Better Workday

By Jessica Lindsey | September 3, 2019

According to a new study, mentally preparing for your workday is key.

How to Be More Engaged at Work

How to Be More Engaged at Work

By Jessica Lindsey | August 21, 2018

Here are four steps to feel more energized and satisfied on the job.

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Are You the A*Hole?

Worried that you might be wrong in that argument you're having? Intellectual humility can help.
Are You Remembering The Good Times? (The Science of Happiness Podcast)

Thinking about happy memories activates reward centers in our brains, and can help us feel more connected and accepted. Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye discovers the joy-bringing power of recalling her good childhood memories.