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Patience With the Unexpected
by Megan McDonough Today did not go as expected. Rather than the productive day in the office I had planned, a computer crash dictated an immediate visit to tech support an hour away. As diagnostics...
Going Global: CiPP in Australia
by Megan McDonough Tal Ben-Shahar and I have been looking forward to expanding WBI's foundational Certificate in Whole Person Positive Psychology program. We're excited to collaborate with Geelong...
A New Partnership with VIA
by Megan McDonough I believe in the power of like-minded people coming together in service of a shared vision to make a positive difference. That’s why I’m excited to announce WBI’s new partnership...
Realizing Dreams
by Megan McDonough It's a challenge to realize your own personal dreams. It's an even bigger challenge to lead an organization or team into realizing what is possible to achieve. Leaders can lose...
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
by Megan McDonough The dreaded question of What should I do with my life? is a common one. From childhood to adulthood, we ask it of ourselves and others ask it of us. The decision can be tortuous....
Savor the Moment
by Megan McDonough You can remember the past and dream about the future, but the only time you experience life is right now. Savoring this moment is of utmost importance, since perspective of the...
Moments Make a Life
by Megan McDonough It's easy to put off starting a good habit, or to ignore the unsupportive habit that is already entrenched. Each of these decisions makes a huge difference over a lifetime. As...
Counteract Anxiety With Curiosity
by Megan McDonough Anxiety naturally arises when entering the new, unknown, or the uncertain. Most often, we try to manage the anxiety—perhaps by giving ourselves a pep talk or practicing deep...
The Worst Question to Ask Your Teenage Son
by Megan McDonough Talking is not a favorite activity for my teenage son. I've tried a thousand different questions in an effort to encourage conversation, including the worst one ever: "What...