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Do you have a lot on your plate? Does it ever feel like too much?
If so, you're not alone.
This month just so happens to be Stress Awareness Month, and it couldn't be more timely. I'm hearing that sentiment from so many people, from teens to senior citizens and everyone in between, both in...
I have a confession...and I hope you'll hear me out before you run screaming, appalled, and hit unsubscribe.
I had an intense urge to kick a dog.
Let me clear, I didn't do it, but I thought about it.
I am, admittedly, not a dog person. But I'm not a monster, either. I...
Remember those early days of dating? When you’re fascinated by this new person, soaking up every morsel of new information as you untangle the mystery of who they are? When you excitedly anticipate the next time you’ll get to see them? And just when you thought you had them pegged,...
Whether you're someone who gets swept up in the New Year New Me mentality, sees the turning of the calendar as an opportunity to reflect and realign, or thinks the whole thing is overhyped, growth and change are a part of life.
Intentional growth and change pave the path toward a better life...
Imagine a peaceful neighborhood. Your house is surrounded by those of your friends and family. You've got an elderly neighbor or two who you help out on occasion. You've also got the neighborhood busybody who oversteps polite decorum and the wily neighbor whose property is an eye sore. It's a...
There's a trend toward being vulnerable and authentic at work...at least in some industries and organizations. This shift is powerful and likely here to stay. That's because vulnerability in the workplace is associated with all kinds of positive things like increased productivity,...
What made you laugh today? How often do you laugh? When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried?
When life is going well, I tend to laugh easily and often. So when I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard I cried, it's a sign that things aren't optimal. When I'm feeling...
Imagine that you've planned a beautiful outdoor wedding. You've thoughtfully curated your perfect day, surrounded by your favorite people. On your big day, though, unexpected rain shows up. Is it ruined?
Or perhaps something a little more mundane. You go to the movies or a concert, and...
Our perception of the world is not objective. Rather, it is influenced by the way our brains process information.
Think of it like algorithms that filter available content, distilling everything down to what's available in your news feed on whichever app you're into. Your feed and my...
You've probably heard of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey. It's one of the most popular personal development books of all-time, and it has stood up well over the decades since its initial release. One of Covey's recommendations is to write and routinely review your Personal...
"I acquired my disability in 2012," he began.
I was speaking with Wesley Hamilton, the Executive Director and Founder of the non-profit Disabled But Not Really. I found out about DBNR a couple weeks ago and reached out to explore possibilities for getting involved. Wes and I met by zoom on...
Do you consider yourself a scientist?
Maybe you're not a whatever-ologist and maybe you've never worked in a research lab, but I want to make the case for approaching life like a scientist because a little experimentation can go a long way in enhancing your life.
Real scientists don't...