Recently, I watched a brief video of Shawn Achor.  He is the author of The Happiness Advantage; this book is what got me involved with positive psychology. He has been involved with positive psychology research and practice on college campuses and international businesses for about two decades. He has seen how happiness fuels success and…

Slowing down is the opposite of rushing and helps with restoring balance. To experience even more well-being Nothing Doing Time is a major antidote. In her book The Joy Diet, Martha Beck’s first recommendation for cultivating joy is spending 15 minutes a day in Nothing Doing. Just allowing yourself to be, not doing, accomplishing or…

This week-end provides you with an opportunity to take a moment to slow down and think about it, When do you rush? Why do You rush? and How does rushing make you feel? Here’s what some people I know came up with: I rush when my calendar and to do list are full, because I have…

This month I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of how polarized our society seems. The nominations process has highlighted some aspects of this. We are presented with information as if there is one way to success. In the news, advertisements and even self-help type books ideas are presented as if there is a single solution…

Appreciating Nurses this week is especially on my mind. There is so much in the way nurses have to be as well as what they have to do. Here’s a list of just 10 items each. Being a Nurse: Compassionate Analytical Patient Active Curious Learner Courageous Diplomatic Knowledgeable regarding people, cultures and healthcare Flexible Doing…