An Open Letter to Congress: I know you’re scared. One of your members was gunned down in public. Six people are dead, including a nine-year-old little girl, a third grade student council member who wanted to see democracy in action. You can pretend this was an isolated incident. Or,.
[Read More]Eighty percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by January 20th. I’ve got a great track record for keeping my resolutions. In fact, I’ve lost 10 pounds about 15 times. The problem is it’s the same 10 pounds. I get motivated to take it off, but like many, I struggle.
[Read More]Have you ever noticed that when you give to others you feel better about yourself? There’s a reason for that. As human beings, we’re hard wired for connection. There are two basic human needs, intimacy and ultimacy. We have an innate desire to create meaningful connections while we’re on.
[Read More]Isn’t it frustrating when people don’t take responsibility for their mistakes? From the coworker who can’t seem to get their projects in on time to the spouse who consistently forgets to pick up the dry cleaning, there’s always a reason, and it’s never their fault. The traffic was terrible;.
[Read More]Could the The Great Recession be good for our souls? As the economic numbers continue to fluctuate, the most reported psychological symptoms of the recession are depression, fear, worry and stress. Yet what has gone relatively unreported is the rise in gratitude and an appreciation for thrifty living. According.
[Read More]Can a single thought change your life? It’s certainly a good place to start. When we’re not aware of our own internal thoughts, we tend to believe that our actions are in response to our circumstances. But that’s not the way it really works. Here’s what actually happens: Our.
[Read More]If you’re in business, you’ve no doubt had someone – probably your boss or a motivational speaker – attempt to inspire you with a sports analogy. “We’re in the bottom of the ninth; it’s time to show the competition what we’re made of!” “It’s crunch time, people. It’s 4th.
[Read More]If you’re in business, you’ve no doubt had someone – probably your boss or a motivational speaker – attempt to inspire you with a sports analogy. “We’re in the bottom of the ninth; it’s time to show the competition what we’re made of!” “It’s crunch time, people. It’s 4th.
[Read More]Are you like Galileo? Or do you approach life more like a scared Roman? In 1663 Galileo Galilei was jailed as a heretic for having the audacity to suggest that the earth moved around the sun. The man whose groundbreaking work marked the dawn of modern astronomy was convicted.
[Read More]Do you ever notice how some people always seem to be able to get plenty of help and support for their projects, yet others struggle to get people engaged? Whether it’s trying to find enough warm bodies to man the Spring Fling Sno Cone booth or convincing your coworkers.
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