What are your hot buttons? No, not that kind of hot button. Get your mind out of the gutter! We all have them. They are the triggers, words, phrases, facial expressions, or comments that make your blood boil. I remember when I was growing up, the one that killed my mother was “What-ever (insert eye…
I’m fascinated with the study of happiness. Over the past decade, positive psychology has exploded, and there are hundreds of books written on the subject. The problem I find with so many of them is that they are a whole lot of fluff. Recently I stumbled upon two TED Talks about the science of happiness. …
This is your brain. This is your brain on over commitment. Me: “Come on kids. We have to go to the grocery store.” Kids: “Um mom? Don’t you want to change out of your pajamas first?” Me: “Oh, right. Good call.” If you ever have so much going on you don’t know whether you’re coming…
Is it Superman? Underdog? Maybe it’s Evan’s favorite, Captain Underpants? While we typically think of action heroes that are larger than life, I would challenge you to think of someone in your life that you truly admire. Take a minute and think about it. Who is your superhero? (It’s ok, I’ll wait). Ok, do you…