Can We Be Kind & Authentic? Make sure you're coming from your Sage“I feel it’s important to say what’s on my mind.”“I want to be authentic and share how I really feel.”“Transparency is key in a relationship.”Have you ever heard one of these phras...

I’m Too Busy to Remember to Be More Positive! Here Are Ideas to HelpI don’t know how you do it! You’re busy with your work, taking care of your home, all your commitments, and hopefully a little time for a hobby or volunteer work. AND maybe you have...

Probably the Most Important Contributor to our Wellbeing that Freaked Me OutWhen I first started studying Positive Psychology, there was one significant happiness factor that freaked me out. It was repeated over and over and kept coming up as a leadi...

What If This Is the Reason We Make Mistakes?I’m sure you’re an awesome driver and never make mistakes. Other drivers are lucky to have you in their midst!And I’m sure you’ve never forgotten an appointment or mixed up the times or dates of a meeting....

Hi all,I normally don't send out emails this often, but I couldn't resist when I saw this great article by Dr. Austin Perlmutter on "Why Your Breakfast Is a Metabolic Disaster."I remember how hard it was for me to switch up my breakfast from toast, c...

Questions to Ask Yourself for the New Year - Reflect & PlanI find the New Year is a great time to pause, reflect, dream, and plan. But sometimes, it can be hard to get started. So here are a variety of questions to choose from to make it easier....

Hi all!It's that time of year - cold and flu season. There's a lot of hype on what you can do (if anything!) to prevent or shorten the duration of bacterial and viral infections. I really liked this evidence-based article, so I thought I would share...

Adding a Splash of Emotional Intelligence to the HolidaysI love the holiday season! I enjoy the festivities, lights, music, and gatherings. And I also know that it’s famous for interesting family/friend dynamics. We might be feeling a little more str...

Life is a Patchwork Quilt - Choose Your Patches CarefullyOne of the most important things I've learned from the past 10 years of studying, applying, and teaching positive psychology is the power of our thoughts and how we can actually get better at m...

How Long Was He Going to Grumble?My husband asked if I wanted to go for a walk. As we headed out, I asked how things were going for him that morning in his machine shop. I could tell by his scowl that he was in a bad mood. He said he was frustrated b...