Savor the Middle Bites: Learning to Be Present in Everyday Life
I’m not much of a sweets person, but I have to admit — I have an ice cream weakness. The fancy, small-batch, designer flavors, especially.…
Exploring Your Inner World: Why You Are More Unique Than You Think
Exploring the Worlds Within You Imagine your personality as a deck of cards. Each card represents a different character trait — compassion, dedication, punctuality, comfort-seeking,…
How to Measure Personal Growth and Live a Meaningful Life
I recently visited an amusement park that I loved when I was a kid. Back then, it was the most magical place in the world…
How to Frame Your Ideas for Greater Influence
Think about a simple newspaper article. On its own, it’s nothing extraordinary. If you taped it to a wall, it might even look out of…
The Look on Their Face: Why Important Conversations Should Happen in Person
Have you ever received a message from a boss, a coworker, or a client that simply said, “I’d like to talk to you.” You instantly…
How 5% More Effort Can Lead to 50% Better Results
5% more will get you 50% more This is how putting in an extra 5% in everything can get us 50% better results. I, like…
How to Write Emails That Get Replies
I recently helped a friend prepare for a job interview she really wanted. She showed me the email she planned to send to the hiring…
A Simple Stress Formula to Stay Calm and Regain Control
Here’s a simple formula that can reduce most of the negative stress in your life. Stress often creates emotional reactions that don’t actually help us…
A Better Way to Think About Spending Money and Appreciating Your Work
The other day I stopped to get gas, and as the numbers climbed closer to three digits, I felt that familiar frustration. Paying for something…
How to Appreciate Life More by Changing One Simple Question
Most of us move through our days on autopilot. Someone asks, “How are you?” and we reply, “I’m fine.” Not because we’ve reflected on our…