The Best Way to Get Through a Tough Day
Whenever I had a really demanding day at work, my instinct was always to power through it. Other than a quick bite at my desk for lunch I never took any breaks and I...
Change is Possible: A Simple Strategy to Build Resilience
Conventional wisdom holds that people don’t really change. We typecast others and ourselves. “She is an anxious person.” “He is such a grouch.” “I am naturally lazy.” The problem with this rigid belief system...
Walk Yourself to the Top
When characters go for walks in literature, it often signals a period of character development. Walks often function as metaphors for epiphanies and revelations. The transformational power of walking isn’t only for characters in...
How Pressing Pause Improves Performance
What is the best strategy to increase productivity? It is a question on everyone’s minds these days. Most people assume that we improve performance by doing more and working harder. Research shows that the...
The Self-Control Secret No One is Talking About
With all the focus on strategies to resist the proverbial marshmallow and boost self-control, we may be missing something right under our noses. David Desteno, PhD, author and professor of psychology at Northeastern University,...
The Real Housewives Made Me Do It: How TV Influences Behavior
Television has a terrible reputation. I vividly remember my mother telling me my eyes would become square if I watched too much of it. To my knowledge, no studies link watching television with the...