When things look bad, feel bad, and continue to trend in a bad direction, it’s generally better to be an optimist than a pessimist. Not only does optimism feel better, it’s also healthier. BUT…there is a really big but to this… There are times when people view the future with optimism and excuse their lack […]
Determination is one of the primary emotions that lead to self-motivation. But what makes some people determined and others complacent? Psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Rick Hanson, Ph.D, provides a simple framework to answer this question. In his book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness, Hanson suggest […]
I have a go-to quote to remind me that gaining clarity is my responsibility in times of uncertainty. It’s from author Margaret Drabble: When nothing is sure, everything is possible. In times of uncertainty, there is a tendency to wait for new facts to emerge before you make a decision. However, in times of uncertainty waiting […]