Welcome Disruption

Disruptive experiences create opportunities for growth and learning. When we are young, our minds are stretched and challenged at school. But as we get older, it’s easy to settle into…

Stages of Habit Development

Awareness, Habits
As you consider your goals for the new year, be aware that our resolutions for new habits are like tadpoles. Frogs lay hundreds of eggs, resulting in countless little tadpoles,…

Whole Brain Living

mindfulness
You might remember Jill Bolte Taylor, whose 2008 presentation “My Stroke of Insight” (see below) was the first TED talk to go viral. At age 37, Dr. Taylor was a…

Defusing Defensiveness

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Defensiveness is a common form of emotional self-protection. When we feel corrected or criticized, we deflect or shut down the conversation to avoid feeling hurt, sad or ashamed. An emotional…