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’m guilty of being a people pleaser. I spend a lot of time trying to please others. Disappointing others was almost a crime in my books when I was younger. It’s a term used to refer to those with a strong urge to ensure satisfaction of people around them. This might mean going out of… Read more »
Usually, I stick to writing about sciencey things or my “Philadelphia lawyer” moments so that other people can leverage my experiences for better outcomes. However, this is a special article written for my fellow gentlemen, on how to best position oneself to experience success on the “international day of luvin”, also known as Valentine’s Day. … Read more »
Wisdom is easily dispensed and sometimes bitterly believed. No matter our education level, others may disagree vehemently with our conclusions on many a topic. For Michel Foucault, an attitude of enlightenment requires us to adopt a stance of bravery in the face of external opposition and internal beliefs. These latter may have worn themselves so… Read more »
Recently I took the AU course PSYC478: Autism Spectrum Disorder. As the mom of a little guy with autism, I thought this would be a great course for me to learn more about my son’s disability. While my tutor was excellent, I was dismayed to find that my course materials were riddled with ableist language,… Read more »
I got in touch with AUSU’s president, Karen Fletcher, to ask her about the recent change in AU’s President, including as to what your student representatives on the board knew about the whole affair, and what happens now. In her response, she noted that “despite being board members, with full voting seats, students were not… 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 »
The skin care industry is alive with many different products, treatments, and expenses. It’s hard to navigate and understand what is relevant and what is not. How do we find the right skin care regimen day in and day out. Furthermore, what difference should I be noticing? What are some things that are recommended and… Read more »
You’ve probably already heard that AU has a new President, with the board unceremoniously announcing the dumping of Dr. Peter Scott late Wednesday afternoon. The new President is Dr. Alex Clark, who, previous to this, was AU’s Dean of Health Sciences. No new hiring process was conducted, and the change in leadership apparently came as… Read more »
