As we near the end of 2013, I get a bit nostalgic and take a look back at what this year has brought. I am not a fan of “resolutions,” but I do think the end of the year gives us an opportunity to appreciate what we have accomplished and set goals for the coming […]

Although we live in an era of smartphones and gadgets that can make us more productive, it seems we could be overlooking the most important tool to achieve success: our brain. According to the recent studies, we can take specific actions to influence how our brain functions and reacts to diverse scenarios. I tried smiling […]

As Thanksgiving approaches, it makes me reflect upon the things I am grateful for… and also reminds me that I should be grateful more often. Coincidentally, I found the TED Talk above regarding this very topic. I agree with Benedictine monk, Brother David Steindl-Rast, who gives us very simple tips to be more grateful. He says […]

This morning, I stumbled onto a gem (click image above to watch video). I know we all feel this way sometimes, we know that social media is taking over our lives but we just can’t put our finger on the exact issue. This video gives a great explanation of what we are doing to ourselves […]

Be positive

Try to catch yourself when you are about to complain about a headache, the rain, your boss, your family… and STOP.