The New Rx: Purpose
For the past 10 years, Experience Corps has trained thousands of people over the age of 55 to tutor children in public schools across the country. The goal of the program is to support...
Your Brain Is A Muscle You Can Strengthen: Here’s How
"I am who I am." I've heard this line from patients countless times. "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is another version. Regardless of the form it takes, these statements are based...
Out to Dinner: The Art of the Order
Ordering dinner at a restaurant seems like a relatively straightforward process. You look over the menu, listen to the waiter pitch specials and make a decision. You order.
Not so fast. Research in psychology reveals...
Those Moments That Make You Want to Be A Better Person
Remember hearing about the New York City police officer who bought socks and shoes for a barefoot homeless man on a cold night? Unbeknownst to him, the random act of kindness was captured on...
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...