I love talking to entrepreneurial or hardworking women. They inspire me to dream bigger. They draw out of me that part of the spirit that is unstoppable. And you are that spirit, whether you know it or not. I’ve had the tremendous fortune of encountering the triumphs of three incredible women. And they instilled in… Read more »
Happiness is a choice. It’s a one or a zero. And it’s best on than off. And we have 100% control over our happiness. So, here are some strategies for generating happiness, no matter what happens externally. After all, our internal environment dictates how we ultimately feel. Exercise. Just today, I went swimming. The high… Read more »
I don’t love giving criticism. In fact, I avoid doling it out altogether. That’s because I love all people and refuse to see their flaws. But I’m coming to love receiving it. When I receive criticism, I reflect deeply on it. Sometimes I’m ready for the criticism to trigger change; other times, I’m not. But… Read more »
I’m learning to be a critical thinker. I’d like to show you how to apply critical thinking to achieving an AU degree. You may want an undergraduate or graduate degree but feel apprehensive about pursuing one. If so, here is a process for critical thinking you may benefit from applying: First, you take that goal—finishing… Read more »
If there is one thing I love more than learning about people’s character strengths, it’s learning about their hobbies. And what better way to learn about someone’s hobbies and personality than seeing what courses and software they use. With that said, here are some suggestions for courses and software that can improve life. At least,… Read more »
You are a gift to this world. Just your presence on this planet is cause for the heavens to celebrate. Deep down, every flower, bird, and being sings for your success in this world. You are nothing short of spectacular. And here are some reasons why you are terrific: Everyone has flaws, but your strengths… Read more »
The Olympians and Navy Seals have much to teach about winning, perseverance, and overcoming. That’s because they undergo extreme duress, whether in world-class competition or on a battlefield. I study these high achievers because life poses battlefields and challenges. I believe the end goal is to arrive at a place of love. However, you may… Read more »
You are not your thoughts. But the ideas you entertain can grow entangled with your reality, internally and, over time, externally. So, it’s essential to weed out the ones that make you feel bad and nurture the ones that bring joy. You can train your thoughts like you can train your physical body. For example,… Read more »
Today I walked through the corridors of my old university. So much of it was the same, but I was not the same. The first stop was the fitness arenas. I recalled when I rented entire gyms and punched and kicked pads with my partner, practicing martial arts. I learned some advanced techniques; for instance,… Read more »
Academia is largely divorced from the spiritual. I believe that it will reach its full potential only once academia embraces spirituality—or unconditional love. As background, when I was in graduate school in communications studies, I had a choice of methodologies. On one end, I could say I was victimized as the “other.” Many methodologies pertained… Read more »