Not too long ago and well into adulthood, I learned a more effective way to tie my shoes (if your shoelaces keep coming untied, you'll want to watch this video). I can bet that no matter how old you are right now, you've probably learned [...]
Are you happy right now? If so, how do you know? Don't worry if you're unsure - you're not alone. Happiness can be difficult to pin down. Are we happy or not? Is happiness an end state or an in-the-moment feeling? Is it both? On [...]
Recently, I’ve been on a steady diet of books, podcasts, and documentaries related to happiness. This topic piqued my interest ever since I read about the field of positive psychology in Flourish by Martin Seligman (Check out this article based on his ideas). Here’s what [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation Published: December 2010 ISBN-10: 0553386395 EP Rating: 5 out of 5 (must read) EP Main Takeaway: Our brain is an anticipation machine that continually prepares [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life - Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall Rosenberg Published: September 1, 2015 (3rd Edition) ISBN-10: 189200528X EP Rating: 5 out of 5 (highly recommended) EP [...]
... remember that the world has also been generous to you. If you can read and understand these words, that means you: have access to electricity, a computer or phone, and the internet have free time to peruse articles can read and speak one of [...]
My two-year old son, Jake, fractured his shin a few weeks ago and had to wear a full leg cast. As a parent, I imagined endless whining and moping and an annoying summer all around. Surprisingly, that didn't happen. He didn't even cry at the doctor's office. I've [...]
It's hard to be unemployed. Whether you've just lost your job or you've been looking for some time now, the uncertainty can be both frustrating and scary. In an interview with LocalJobNetwork.com, I discuss how people hold themselves back from getting a job and share [...]
(For those of you who are not familiar with this series or the benefits of modeling success, please read the beginning of this post) This third interview of the Modeling Success Series reminds me why I love what I do and how much I enjoy meeting and learning [...]
"Don't worry. Be happy." Just four words with two simple suggestions. Yet, it's easier said than done. Why is that? Think about it for a few seconds before reading on. "Don't worry. Be happy." Did you come up with anything? If not, don't worry. It's not [...]
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