Apr 08

How I Simplified My Morning Routine for Better Results

A morning routine is not just about getting up and getting ready for the day. It's about creating a ritual that sets you up for success, day in and day out. I’ve written about my morning routines in the past, but like everything else, these habits evolve over time. I'd like to share my updated morning routine, a simple yet effective routine that I believe is the secret to a productive day. Meditation: The First... read more ›
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Jan 22

Shut Up and Do Something: Two Steps to Stop Feeling Stuck

Have you ever noticed how much you complain in a day? We all complain too much. Seriously. From bad weather to having no time, we have a complaint for just about anything we don’t like, but here’s the thing about complaining, it can worsen your mood, make you feel helpless, and lead to a negative outlook on life.  The Trap of Complaining Complaining is easy. It's a default mode that requires little effort. But it's... read more ›
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Dec 25

My Favorite Gift to Give

My favorite gift to give, whether during the holidays or otherwise, is time. As a nonrenewable resource, its value is gold. And unfortunately, in today’s world, this gift is increasingly rare. We can sit in the same house or even the same room with someone and be completely separated from them. With this in mind, there are other ways to show we care, especially when circumstances might make time together harder to come by. One... read more ›
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Mar 20

Flipping the Negativity Switch: How to Turn That Bad Day Around

Are you having a bad day? Or was it a bad 5 minutes that you milked all day? I love this question. Because it’s so true! How often have we let something small ruin our entire day. Of course there are terrible things we all experience that are difficult to cope with, like tragedy. But that not what we’re talking about here. I’m talking about the small stuff. The every day shit that is gnaws... read more ›
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Nov 30

5 Awesome Ways to Increase Daily Happiness with Neil Pasricha

Neil Pasricha is the product of a Kenyan mother and Indian father who immigrated to Canada in the late 1960s. He and his sister were born and raised in Toronto to what he describes a "very, very lucky childhood", his parents working hard as a teacher and accountant to provide for them both until his early twenties. It wasn't until later in life, in his later twenties, that Neil experienced a crisis that would ultimately... read more ›
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Oct 19

Can Video Games Improve ADHD? How New Digital Medicine is Helping

 In a nutshell, Dr. Adam Gazzaley is a genius. He’s got a very big brain. He explains what he’s all about a lot more eloquently. You’ll hear it when you listen, but that’s my condensed introduction. He’s doing important work and it’s so great to talk to Adam again. It’s been a while and we’ve got a lot of ground to cover in regards to the groundbreaking advancements in his field. Adam Gazzaley MD,... read more ›
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Dec 20

The Epidemic of Never Enough

It’s easy to lose sight of what you have when you’re immersed in a world telling you that you need more. Turn on the TV during any commercial break and you’ll most likely observe a business suggesting that you need something new in order to be better. It can be a challenge to feel satisfied with what you have when you’re constantly surrounded by these unsolicited proposals from companies. It’s no wonder so many of... read more ›
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Oct 27

The Meaning of Freedom with Sebastian Junger

Freedom is a hot topic in 2021 as the pandemic continues to challenge everything we thought we knew. Author Sebastian Junger digs deep into the concept of freedom and how all of human history has contributed to the value of freedom today. Sebastian Junger is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. His books include: A Death in Belmont, Fire, The Perfect Storm, Tribe, and War. After reporting on the war in eastern... read more ›
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Nov 23

My Daily Gratitude Practice

As you probably know, I’m a huge believer that so much of ‘THE GAME’ is mental. Stress, fear, anxiety, and our natural negativity bias is always ready beat us down. One of the most powerful tools in my toolbox to harness positivity in a seemingly tough situation is a daily gratitude practice.  As we head into Thanksgiving here in the states, in the middle of a pandemic and everything else, I wanted to dig into... read more ›
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Nov 02

Celebrate the Small Wins

When you feel like you're running in place, not making progress, feeling overwhelmed becomes the norm. Often we gloss over smaller accomplishments, focusing on grand milestones out in the distance. We are biologically wired to focus on the negative, but that doesn't mean you can't take control and flip the script. By celebrating small wins we begin to rewire our brains to recognize the progress we are making. In this episode, I share my experience... read more ›
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