The Gift of Enough
“More, more, more” is our society’s mantra. We aspire to do more, have more, be more. And while a growth mindset is often inspiring and invigorating, it can also become…
Resilient by Design
We are born fragile and resilient, biologically designed to heal when broken. Our bodies know what we need to mend—it’s instinctive. A touching example of this is Kyrie and Brielle.…
Resilient Mindset
Resiliency is the capacity of a substance “to spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.” Though devastating circumstances or upsetting world events might leave us feeling flattened…
Facing Truth Together
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” –James Baldwin (1962) I pulled my coat tighter around my body as I…
Your Habit Change Mindset
Happy New Year! Whatever habit changes you want to make now or throughout the year, set yourself up for success by embracing an Action-Able Mindset. Here are the 3 Cs…
Gratitude as an Antidote to Craving
The season of indulgence has begun. If you received trick-or-treaters at your home, then you may still have leftover candy tempting you. Thanksgiving offers a delicious feast, served up with…
Fitness Matters More than Weight
It’s crucial that we stay active, especially as we get older. Being physically fit is associated with longevity as well as social, emotional and cognitive health, but keep in mind…
How to Develop Your Joyspan
I was surprised to realize recently that it’s been 10 years this month since I published Optimistic Aging: from Midlife to the Good Life. It’s been a delight to connect…
Awakening from Numbness
Today, as my heart came back online and my tears began to flow, relief also washed over me. I’d felt numb in the prior days while reading of starving Palestinians…
The Joy of Flocking
Fawning is a trauma reaction where we placate a threatening person in hopes of defusing their aggression. Let’s add this F to our existing list of defensive maneuvers: fight, flee…