Manage Your Stress Loops: How to Free Your Mind and Reduce Mental Clutter
The other day I closed the refrigerator door and walked across the kitchen — or at least I thought I did. I didn’t hear the…
The 10-Second Habit That Strengthens Relationships
The other day, I was sitting at my desk when I received a text message from an old friend. She didn’t want anything, didn’t need…
Stop Saving Happiness for Fridays: How to Choose Joy Every Day
Every Friday, something interesting happens. When I talk to people for work, I can feel their energy shift. They say things like, “It’s finally Friday.”As…
How to Say Goodbye with Meaning: Why “Let’s Keep in Touch” Isn’t Enough
How often have we finished a conversation at the end of a school year, when leaving a job, or even after spending just a few…
Get Over Yourself: A Simple Way to Reduce Stress and Feel Better
This one is about getting over yourself. When we feel stressed, overwhelmed, or frustrated, most of us fall into the same internal dialogue: My job…
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…