Category: Gratitude
How to Make the Holiday Season Special
KarmaDevi-Pixabay In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge proclaims, “I will live in the Past, Present and the Future”; wise words from a grouchy […]
Reframing the Final Exam Period
As we enter the December holidays, college students everywhere are also about to complete their final papers and course projects, and to begin to prepare […]
6 Simple Strategies to Avoid a Holiday Disaster
Nutcracker Source: RitaE/Pixabay As a clinical psychologist, I get asked a lot of questions about the holidays, specifically how to cope with emotional challenges that […]
The Profound Impact of Deliberate Acts of Kindness
Source: RDNE Stock project / Pexels Throughout history, kindness has been a virtue that all people can appreciate. As Mark Twain said, “Kindness is the […]
8 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude
As the end of the year approaches, it can be a great time to reflect on the last 12 months, come together with family and […]
Appreciating Yourself Over the Holidays
Do you often find that you give yourself a hard time about things you didn’t do, things you didn’t do right, or what you didn’t […]
The Powerful Microgesture That Strengthens Partnerships
Saying thank you is a powerful microgesture that strengthens partnerships. It is an “active ingredient” of love, a tiny action that has a powerful impact. […]
The Transformative Journey of Writing a Memoir
Source: Clay Banks/Unsplash When I started writing my first memoir, Horse Girl, I didn’t know what to expect. In fact, I was in the middle […]
Cultivating a Gratitude Habit for Improved Well-Being
Source: Aleshyn_Andrei_Shutterstock The eminent Roman philosopher Cicero once said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” This ancient […]
Feeling Less Thankful and More Stressed This Thanksgiving?
Co-authored with Dr. Forrest Morgeson, an associate professor in the marketing department, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University; Lisa Speck, SVP, Behavioral Insights and […]