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The Wisdom of Waiting
by Megan McDonough
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Five Ways to Be a Strong—and Socially Intelligent—Project Manager
by Ruth Pearce When I was a child, there was a phrase that my father loved to use. Anytime we reported that we had tried something, hopeful that the outcome would be other than expected, he would...
Creating a Legacy of Hope for our Children
by Alice Dommert It was a typical morning as my 16-year old daughter loaded up her enormous backpack. I packed her lunch bag. We headed to the car. She seemed to be half asleep, so I was surprised...
The Importance of Learning
by Rick Hanson, PhD Any kind of growth or personal development requires a very fundamental skill: Learning. In my new book, Resilient, I offer practical strategies for growing the 12 inner strengths...
The Genius of the And: Heartbreak, Opportunity, and a Young Teacher
by Mina Simhai “You better sit down for this,” said my brother's voice, loud and clear through my phone. I looked around my bedroom wildly; in shocked surprise, I sunk onto my bed. “It’s Mom,” he...
The Courageous Act of Asking for Help
by Kim Childs At the start of a new year, many of us identify and commit to changes we’d like to make in our lives. These good intentions can fail, however, if we don’t enlist the help and support...
Real Change
by Tal Ben-Shahar Making resolutions or setting intentions for the new year? This excerpt from Tal’s book Being Happy: You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Lead a Richer, Happier Life offers wisdom,...
Putting the “You” in Thank You, with Dr. Sara Algoe
As we prepare for a day of thanks tomorrow, take a moment to listen to the wisdom of Dr. Sara Algoe, as she explains why expressions of gratitude are so impactful. Dr. Algoe, Director of the...
How Stress Inhibits Gratitude, with Dr. Sara Algoe
Not only does stress reap a toll on our mental and physical health, it also impacts our emotions. For example, stress can limit our ability to experience gratitude. In this brief interview segment,...
The Role of Suffering
by Tal Ben-Shahar While it is part of our universal nature to seek pleasure and avoid pain, culture plays a central role in how we deal with suffering. In the West, we generally reject suffering. We...