Let’s talk about pain

What I want to talk about today is pain. It’s something we’re all feeling right now. The pain of job loss and financial stress. The pain as parents and educators struggle with what’s safe and right when it comes to the new school year. The pain we are feeling is real....

Build on Your Strengths

Let’s talk about how to turn good into great. Think about your greatest weakness…not morally, but professionally or scholastically. Got an answer? GREAT! Now, think about how much time you spend trying to become better at whatever mundane task that popped...

Mental toughness is a state of mind

As we head into August, it’s time for a health check: how’s your mental state?   Many of us are struggling. Maybe you are, too. If you’re facing financial stress, worries about the virus, work demands, another round of remote learning for your children…you might...

Why optimists are happier than pessimists

I have been thinking and talking a lot about how it would be easy to be bitter and angry during these stressful times. But venting and hating isn’t going to make you feel better. In fact, what we choose to focus on (and how we choose to react) influences our...