Nicole Bensen

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Tell me something you don’t know, right? Read on to learn more about how being in an unfamiliar place can boost our creativity and happiness.

People vastly underestimate how much change they will experience over ten years. Take a look at your last decade: how much has changed?

Traveling for workshops has provided time for reading, listening and watching. Here are a few of my favorites.

Building an authentic brand doesn’t have to be fancy – it just has to be YOU. Check out this first-class lesson on branding!

Need a productivity hack or 3? Join Next Level You, for over 25 ways to support your most fulfilled life.

Could you use a happiness boost? In case you missed it, I am leading a FREE “How to Be Happy NOW” workshop.

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Do you love grocery store samples too? Good news, I put together a sample of my own: a free happiness workshop

Have you had a micromanaging boss? Check out my upcoming course, Next Level You, for support on wellbeing, happiness and mental health.

Have you heard of the Gallup CliftonStrengths Assessment? One of my top 5 strengths is: “Futuristic.” People exceptionally talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. This might be why the “Best Possible Self” happiness practice is one of my favorites. You simply sit down and journal for 15 minutes about […]

Nicole Bensen Permission Slip for Mental Health

Have you been waiting for permission to put your wellbeing first? Well here you go. Permission granted.