Bridging the Gap: Intention vs. Action in Relationships and Leadership
This article is based on a "Moment" shared by Dr. Henry Cloud on his website, Boundaries.me. It made me think about how to practically apply the...
Traditional Wisdom and Modern Science: When Old Meets New
Recently, I was chatting with a friend who instinctively rubbed her son's arm when he hurt himself. This simple act made me think about how some...
Optimizing Daily Routines for Brain Health
A healthy brain is essential for overall well-being and functionality. Just as we routinely care for our physical health through diet and exercise,...
Harnessing Motivation and Habit Formation for Lasting Change
We’ve been chatting about forming habits a lot, with practical steps for forming, reviewing and keeping with good habits and habit changes. A part...
Mastering New Habits: The Neuroscience of Reflect, Recognize and Reframe
Building on my series about habit formation, the latest article, "Reflect, Recognize, Reframe," focuses on a deeper, more thoughtful approach to...
Mastering New Habits: The Neuroscience of Track, Treat and Team Up
This is the next step after the previous article on plan, prepare and perform. Now that you’ve put these into place, let’s Track, Treat and Team...
Mastering New Habits: The Neuroscience of Plan, Prepare, Perform
Starting a habit or making a change is like going on an exciting journey that changes not just what you do but also how your brain works. This...
Neuroplasticity: Navigating the Highways of Our Brain
One term I’ve been using a lot recently is neuroplasticity. I first came across this concept when studying Psychology in 2001. I was blown away by...
Embracing Change: The Power of Three
Life's constant changes can be overwhelming, but I've found a simple yet powerful way to navigate them: the power of three. I am on a journey of...
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Brain Boot Camp: Secret Strategies to Become Instantly Smarter by James Bannerman: A Book Review
I was happily browsing in Barnes and Noble and came across this gem. In Brain Boot Camp: Secret Strategies to Become Instantly Smarter, James...
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S Dweck, PhD
Some ideas are timeless, and they keep proving their worth. Just like an old classic, some theories that can be put into practice are designed to...
“Boundaries for Leaders: Results, Relationships, and Being Ridiculously in Charge” by Dr. Henry CloudBook review
Not long ago, an Executive Coach recommended "Boundaries for Leaders" by Dr. Henry Cloud to me. Since then, I've both read the book and listened to...