October 2020

via Forge by Laura Vanderkam While no one can make more time, energy is a different matter. Ever wonder why it takes twice as long to write a report at 2:30 p.m. as it does at 10:30 a.m.? You haven’t gotten dumber — it’s just...

As society gets richer, people chase the wrong things. via the Atlantic by Arthur C Brooks One of the greatest paradoxes in American life is that while, on average, existence has gotten more comfortable over time, happiness has fallen. According to the United States Census Bureau, average household...

via Psychology Today by Nicola Gates COVID-19 is profoundly impacting the lives of people, communities, and nations. The universal message is that COVID-19 has wrought profound change in our daily lives. For some that change may include grief and/or overwhelming stress however, many report hope and are optimistic about the future.   An international research...

via Forbes by Bryan Robinson Keeping your social calendar filled improves your brain health, according to a new study. Older adults who get together with friends, volunteer, or attend classes especially have healthier brains. The new findings, reported in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, suggest...

This morning I found these 3 great articles on different aspects of leadership and I thought the easiest way to share them would be in one go, here via my blog So thanks to the Harvard Business Review for the following...

via Inc by Kelly Richardson Thanks to the internet and recent technology, you can get almost anything at the touch of a button (or smartphone). The concept of delayed gratification has become outdated. Instead, we are living in a world of instant gratification and near-constant stimulation. For that...

via Fast Company by Gwen Moran If you’re feeling worn out, burned out, or sad, you’re not alone. The pandemic, economy, social unrest, and political division are enough to wear out even the hardiest souls. The concept of “happiness” may seem elusive. Or maybe we’re...

via TED Ideas by Rick Hanson and Matthew McKay and Martha Davis and Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman To keep our ancestors alive, our brains evolved an ongoing internal trickle of unease. It’s the little whisper of worry that keeps you scanning your inner and outer worlds for signs...