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As a writer, it's hard not to think about the topic of gratitude as Thanksgiving approaches. With so many benefits and virtually no downsides, gratitude, as a practice, is hard to beat. This year, inspired by own recent experiences, I want to share a different angle, one I hope resonates with...
Are you a glass half full or half empty kind of person?
This is the stereotypical embodiment of optimism versus pessimism, and it highlights just how very differently the same situation can be viewed. As we all know, life is full of ups and downs. How we view those events makes a huge...
One of the things that makes you uniquely you is also something you can tap into to boost your wellbeing...your signature strengths.
If you're not quite sure what your signature strengths are yet, you're in good company. As many as 2/3 of people do not have a good idea of what their core...
On Sunday mornings, I work out with my trainer, Emily. This is a pretty recent and very positive development in my life. With her unwavering support and perfectly timed pushes, she's teaching me, building my strength and my confidence, and helping me reach my goals (Michele Obama arms and 10 push...
When was the last time you felt so appreciated that you just wished it would stop? "I get it. You value me and the effort I'm putting it in. it makes a real difference to you. You're grateful for me and can't imagine what you'd do without me. Stop it already. I'm over it!" Said NO ONE...
My little brother is a beast. He is incredibly in shape, and it's not genetic luck. He's put in the years of hard work to figure out his optimal nutrition, and he puts in serious time at the gym. He's experimented enough that he knows what to eat and how to workout to increase strength or...
Strong relationships are a key aspect of wellbeing, for individuals as well as workplaces. While lots of attention gets paid to critical relationship skills like conflict resolution and boundary setting, we see surprisingly few conversations about the other end of the spectrum. Developing skills...
By now, you've probably heard abysmal statistics about employee engagement (only 1/3 of employees are fully engaged in work) and presenteeism (physically present at work but mentally checked out), which brings with it staggering costs in real dollars. Fortunately, we can...
If you want to maximize happiness and cultivate more inner peace, expect less.
As a teenager, I was stoked to watch An American Werewolf in Paris. I just knew it was going to be edgy and scary - a cinematic masterpiece! What it was, however, was a giant let...
Gratitude gets a lot of attention these days. Hopefully, you’re at least somewhat familiar with the benefits of a gratitude practice. It helps train your brain to notice and appreciate the little things in life and, in doing so, shifts your life experience tremendously. Gratitude can...
It seems like this is another time when lots of folks are hitting walls. The combo of pandemic + winter + holidays is taking a toll, and I find myself thinking a lot about my aloe plant.
Let me explain.
My Aloe
For years, I lived in downtown Kansas City. I loved my last...
This week, our community members in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving. For many of us, this year will be different than years past. With the pandemic at an all-time high, many of us are choosing to celebrate the holiday in a smaller, more low-key way.
Regardless of what you...