Sep 14How to Develop and Nurture MotivationDo you consider yourself highly motivated in at least some areas of your life? For many of us, including myself, motivation waivers. It isn’t consistent over time or in various parts of life. That’s pretty common. …Motivation5 min readMotivation5 min read
Aug 22Feeling Stuck? At a Loss for Creative Ideas?You’ve heard of writer’s block. But blocks aren’t unique to writers, artists and other creatives. Feeling stuck is something each of us experiences at times. It seems we can’t seem to come up with creative approaches to a situation we are facing. Even the most creative soul can struggle to…Creativity4 min readCreativity4 min read
Aug 17Create and Use Micro Habits to Help You Live the Life You DesireDo you ever feel like your goals are unattainable, no matter how hard you try? Or that you can’t seem to make changes you desire to make your life work better? It could be because you’re overlooking one of the most powerful tools for your success: micro habits. Micro habits…Micro Habits5 min readMicro Habits5 min read
Aug 11Reclaiming Clarity in Turbulent Times“Clarity is alignment. Clarity is a clear impulse of where to go. Clarity is trusting the path. Clarity is not standing in a wobbly place. Clarity is that momentum that has no resistance, and when you’re in that place of clarity, the feeling of what to do next is right…Clarity4 min readClarity4 min read
Jul 6Deep Breathing: How to Access Its Many Benefits for Your Health and WellnessINTRODUCTION “Calm down, take a deep breath.” “BREATHE.” We often give or receive this advice when we or someone else is stressed, irritated or angry. Yes, I’ve both said that to others and heard it from others. I’ve experienced a calming with this simple advice. Perhaps you have also. Some…Deep Breathing8 min readDeep Breathing8 min read
Jun 27The Danger of Toxic Positivity and Finding a Better Way“Look on the bright side.” “Put on a Happy Face” OR: “There’s no hope.” “We’re going down the tubes.” These extremes are prevalent these days. How do we deal with challenging situations both in our personal and collective lives? …Toxic Positivity4 min readToxic Positivity4 min read
May 17Imagination and Empathy — Tools to Decrease Division and ConflictDivision and conflict over a wide variety of topics and issues are a reality of life these days in the U.S. and across the globe. It truly is like we see different realities. What’s happened? Why are we so unable to understand others’ situations and perspectives? …Imagination4 min readImagination4 min read
Apr 1710 Ways to Develop Your CreativityDo you consider yourself to be creative? Often we associate creativity with writers, artists, musicians, and dancers — things associated with the arts. And we may see some people as more naturally creative than others. But in truth we are all creative beings. We’ve had to use our creativity in…Creativity4 min readCreativity4 min read
Mar 285 Ways to Exercise Your Brain to Combat Cognitive DeclineCognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are discussed a lot these days. As the numbers of baby boomers — now aged 59 to 76 (in 2023) — grow, those conditions are big issues. It is true that as we age, our cognitive reserves start to fade and we find ourselves…Exercise Your Brain4 min readExercise Your Brain4 min read
Mar 8Do You Want To Be a Super Learner?We all agree that things continue to change, and it seems at an accelerating pace. Keeping up with it all can be a challenge. Whether technology changes, health and wellness advice, the businesses and shops within our local area, or any number of additional things, new things are available to…Super Learner4 min readSuper Learner4 min read
