Hi! In the US, this weekend is Mother’s Day. This is a day that has, as you’d imagine, a lot of expectations, disappointments and mixed emotions surrounding it, along with a boatload of commercialization….
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Hi! It’s May. That’s right, this too-many-things-crammed-into-too-few-days, when-will-the-weather-settle-down month is one my very favorites, because this month is… Mental Health Awareness Month! That means this month I get to shout about how important mental…
Hi! As a teenager I saw somewhere, probably on a bumper sticker (if this isn’t a familiar concept, picture a meme people printed out and taped to their car) that said “I only regret…
Hi! I’m in Melbourne, FL this week, working with the faculty and students of Florida Institute of Technology. Yesterday I met with student leaders and athletes from all over campus to talk about stress…
Hi! Did you know that our brains hate action? It’s true. Here’s an example you may have experienced yourself. Imagine you’re at a work conference in a hotel ballroom, a new-to-you location with a…
Hi! There are birthdays coming in the next few weeks for a couple of the people I love the most. That’s lead me to spend some time thinking about what I can do to…
Last week I asked you how you tell the difference between discomfort and danger in your life. And wow did you deliver! The majority of responses discussed a “gut feeling” or “checking in with…
How’s your week going? Mine has been full of Deep Thoughts as well as some really useful conversations. I’ve given a lot of energy this week to noticing and pondering how afraid we are…
I have a question. How often have you gone out for fun in the past month? I know you may be thinking “For fun? What’s fun about going out?” And if so, you’re not…
Have you ever heard the expression “As sure as the sun rises and sets…” to describe something predictable? I’m writing to you from a plane just a little after sunset on March 1stand the…