May 4The Consequences of Negativity Are Prevalent in Failing RelationshipsTraditional wedding vows are beautifully symmetrical: ‘for better or for worse’. But there is no such thing as symmetry in love. The worse carries more weight than the better in a marriage or any other relationship. This is how the brain works. Of the people who marry, only 3 out…Hello World4 min read
Apr 20The Relentless Pursuit of Success — Addiction to Success — Is Source of Dissatisfaction and UnhappinessConventional wisdom holds that there is a correlation between success and happiness. Work hard, become more successful, and if you are more successful, then you’ll be happy. American culture values overwork ( see workism) and encourages mindsets that promote addiction to success. The notion that we must pursue success to…Success5 min read
Apr 6The Culture of Overwork: A Distinctly American TraditionIn his 1930 essay “Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren,” economist John Maynard Keynes, predicted an increase in economic productivity that would multiply living standards by 4 to 8 times, resulting in a 15-hour work week by the 21st century — the equivalent of a 5-day weekend! These predictions have not…Overwork4 min read
Mar 23How Can We Lead with Compassion and Care while Dealing with Daily Pressures and Stress During a Crisis ?Until recently, compassion and empathy were not considered essential leadership skills. Moreover, empathy does not come naturally to many of us, but learning and developing this ability is critical if we are to succeed, especially in times of crisis. Fact is, several studies show that compassionate leaders outperform their non-compassionate…Business4 min read
Mar 9When the previous (older) version of you no longer resonates with youThere’s a funny thing that happens as we move forward in our lives and work: we change, we shift, we grow. We discover and learn new things. We abandon parts of ourselves that weren’t really a match. We let go of hands that weren’t meant to hold ours for as…Self Actualization5 min read
Feb 23Parallels Between The Annual Cycle Of Nature And The Moments When Life Knocks Us DownAs we head into what is looking like another cold, harsh winter, exacerbated by the Covid pandemic, we are ‘wintering,’ which is how Katherine May refers to this timely topic in her memoir. ‘Wintering’ — winter is not only a season, but also a feeling, a state of mind In her book ‘Wintering’, May reflects on her recent bout with a personal winter, a time in…Hello World5 min read
Feb 9Discover How Persuasion Tactics Influence Human Decision-Making Almost AutomaticallyThe world of persuaders uses our basic instincts against us and turns them into responses of compliance ‘Influence: The psychology of Persuasion’ is a book authored by Robert Cialdini, PhD, based on the understanding and study of how, when, and why people tend to say “Yes”? …Influence5 min read
Jan 30The Benefits of Physical Activity on Preserving Cognitive Function in the Aging BrainWe all know someone in our immediate surroundings who suffers from cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment can be an early warning sign of dementia. Preserving cognitive function is a major challenge in a rapidly aging population. The World Health Organization predicts that by 2050, 1.5 billion people will be 65 years…Hello World4 min read
Jan 14How Good Are We At Predicting What Will Make Us Happy In The Future?Imagining the future is one of the most consequential tasks we perform in life Humans are most special because of their ability to imagine. In contrast to all other animals, humans have large frontal lobes whose function is to help us imagine — to act as an “experience simulator”. This feature of the brain allows us to experiment things in our minds before we…Hello World4 min read
Dec 29, 2021We Have the Power to Influence our Emotional Well-being in More Ways than We Realize“Emotions are not reactions to the world; they are your constructions of the world.” — Lisa Feldman Barrett Emotions’ purpose is self-protection. Our brain’s primary mission is our survival As annoying as this reality may be, it is worth remembering that the primary function of our brain is to keep us alive. …Hello World4 min read
