Happiness in Troubled Times

The Times …troubled for sure. But then there was a break in the clouds. I am pretty sure I saw the national guard and protestors doing the Makarena together the other night. The other thing I know is that some people are actually happier now than before Covid....

How Can We Be Prejudiced? How Can We Not?

Let’s just say I’m horrified, both by the present violence and the violence that precipitated it. And I am trying to understand. That’s how I cope. So here’s what I understand about why we are prejudiced. Some of us more than others. But it’s there.  Why...
The Other Hidden Epidemic: Impostorism

The Other Hidden Epidemic: Impostorism

Impostorism Now Maybe lockdown got you thinking about a pivot. Maybe it’s something you always wanted to do. Maybe it’s a new way to do what you are already doing. Maybe it’s something that never even crossed your mind. And maybe you are not moving on it at all, or...

Change Yourself? Change Your People.

Whether it be for the environment, one’s health, or other important causes, convincing people to adopt new or uncommon behaviors can be difficult. One reason is that societal norms powerfully reinforce the status quo…. “What leads people to overturn a...

70% Mind Wandering: Who’s in Charge?

“Researchers in the United States have investigated mind wandering….the volunteers reported mind wandering 70% of the time.”* Scientists may refer to it as ‘stimulus independent’ or ‘default network’ thinking. Mindfulness tutors may liken the wandering mind to a bunch...