Why your brain needs exercise

Want to increase your focus, reduce stress and improve your well-being? Take time to exercise your mind in addition to your body. By training yourself─and your mind─to be more mindful, you’re able to improve your ability to pay attention and your cognitive control....

Leading people through day-to-day living

“Any idiot can face a crisis; it’s this day-to-day living that wears you out.”— Clifford Odets for his screenplay of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard This sentiment rings especially true during the holiday season. The holidays are a time for gratitude, enjoyment and...

Alter your words to jump start your actions

Whenever it feels too hard to do something, ask yourself this question: “How can I redefine my goal to make it easier for me to succeed?” Changing your language can help you jump start your behavior change and make it stick. This realization was one of my...