Out of Bad Comes Good
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Progress not perfection is the goal. I call it PPP – purposeful positive progression. No need to wait until you have every answer. Instead, gather the best information available, accept that some uncertainty will always remain, make a thoughtful decision … Continue reading →
Your brain doesn’t know it’s tired. People who are sleep-deprived often don’t realize how impaired they are. Research has repeatedly shown that after even modest sleep loss, performance, judgment, attention and reaction time decline while people continue to believe they’re functioning … Continue reading →
As the author and physician Amit Sood reminds us, everyone is resilient in a unique way. Rather than ask whether you are resilient, upgrade that to “how resilient am I”. Put the ways on a note app or paper as … Continue reading →
Many people spend years searching for the perfect career, believing that one ideal job will eventually reveal itself. People who don’t have all the answers and are willing to accept uncertainty remain open to learning and acknowledging personal vulnerability during … Continue reading →
My NYU students are not going to like this because in general so many young people prefer texting over talking on the phone, so forgive me in advance. BUT, the best arguments are spoken and not typed. There’s a study … Continue reading →
We’re not stuck with one personality all our lives. For generations, personality was often viewed as something largely established early in life and relatively fixed thereafter. Measurable trait changes continue well into later life. In practical terms, someone who has … Continue reading →
Researchers at the University of Rochester found that feeling understood is strongly linked to healthier relationships, greater well-being and a stronger sense of self. But, people often feel misunderstood even when others understand them accurately. What to do? We feel genuinely heard when five things … Continue reading →
Life’s highs and lows rarely shape our long-term well-being as much as we predict. It’s like a limbo dance – how low can you go? Most of us believe a promotion, dream home or perfect relationship will make us happier … Continue reading →
Since our brain is designed to protect us and not guarantee happiness, being happy is a constant ongoing training. Borrowing from the author and physician Amit Sood, joy is not a reward. It is something we do by cultivating micro-practices. … Continue reading →
Want to impress people? Talk about them. Here’s a Harvard study that isn’t stogy. They analyzed conversations among strangers in laboratory settings and real-world speed dating events – yes, speed dating was included. People who asked more questions — especially … Continue reading →
