Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and how it works to regulate not only body functions but also thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The human brain is a complex ecosystem; neuroscience studies the brain – from structure to function, development to disease. This specialized science focuses on brain structure and functions influencing thoughts, emotions, …
First, a word of thanks. My Montclair-based coaching practice (and this newsletter) is turning EIGHT. We have done some exceptional work together, and I thank you for the opportunity to collaborate. My clients are some of the people I admire most; it’s an honor to work with you. AND, as with all healthy, long term …
When was the last time you tuned out every noise in your head to focus on the present moment? It’s not always easy. Mindfulness involves being actively aware of what you’re doing while you’re doing it. This can be a challenge in a 21st-century world, with all the pulls at one’s attention. However, practicing mindfulness today is …
Spring is here and I find myself like one of those buds on a tree just waiting to explode. I’ve got three years of pent up energy inside me, and baby – I’m about to let ‘er rip! In fact, I just busted up my hand in a kickboxing class (you shoulda seen the bag). …
Grit is a concept popularized by Angela Duckworth ten years ago with her book and 6-minute Ted Talk (watch it). It appears to be making the rounds on Linked In again. To me, Grit is focus and intensity, and a desire to succeed. A classic example of using grit is finishing a marathon (or improving …
If you ask someone from South Africa to define the African Ubuntu philosophy they’d have plenty to say! But ask the average North American, and you’ll probably find a whole lot of head-scratching. The Ubuntu ethic is a philosophy born from African philosophy. While it has been around for centuries, it was largely popularized in …
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Blame vs Accountability culture hold a lot more influence than we may think! Whether in our personal relationships or our professional ones, there are plenty of circumstances where these two feelings can pop up. As we build healthier relationships, we may find ourselves encountering the interesting tension that exists between blame and accountability. The average …
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“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” – Thoreau 425 people on 17 screens. That’s what jury duty is like now. We are invited, we Zoom, and we wait. In the past, when I attended jury duty in a municipal building, I loved the enforced study hall. I couldn’t see …
Job loss is no easy thing, especially when a person has been laid off by an employer. This type of job loss is almost always unexpected, leaving newly let-go employees reeling. If you’ve been laid off recently, you’re not alone. Mass layoff situations have been sweeping the United States in different industries, pushing thousands of …
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