Michelle Gielen knows the news business.  As a television journalist she has reported on a variety of events.  As one might expect the majority of those events were tragic and depressing.  In the midst of the United States most challenging economic time she devoted a week to helping people see the positivity in life.  

That week catapulted the ratings and started Michelle on a path that has and will help thousands of people understand the power of positivity.  In her latest book, Broadcasting Happiness: the Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change she details how each of us can benefit from communicating positively.

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Everyone hopefully knows that volunteering for a charity or cause you believe in helps you feel happier and more purposeful.  As wonderful as these benefits are there are surprising other benefits that help you understand your purpose, lead to new work and help you make a contribution to yourself.

In this episode of ZEN commuter I talk about three surprising benefits of Volunteering.

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The traditional workplace is a haven for many people.  The security and the structure are in keeping with their sense of calm.  However, that peace is easily upset regardless of how much you enjoy they work you do.

Twisted office politics, increasing work demands and cube mates that seem happiest when they are complaining all conspire to make your workspace hellish.

If you like the work you do and want to engage more in your current space then you will want to listen to this episode of ZEN commuter: 6 Ways to Become More Engaged at Work

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