Forever is composed of nows. – Emily Dickinson Great lives are built on strong daily habits. Self-regulation and consistent bedrock behaviors prevent larger problems and help us reach our potential, steering us away from destructive patterns like doom-scrolling, poor nutrition, and bad relationships. We don’t want to be in civil war...Read More
To travel means, ultimately, nothing more than coming back home a different person from the one who left. Pico Iyer I grew up on a cul-de-sac (see above), defined as a blind alley closed at one end. As a street design when I was a kid, it was glorious. As...Read More
It’s not an experiment if you know it’s going to work. Jeff Bezos In 2021, amidst the chaos of Covid, I dreamed about how to revolutionize wellbeing. Conducting countless webinars across the US, I sensed the dire need for something more than ZOOM. Teaming up with a trusted Costa Rican partner, I envisioned...Read More
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” – Pablo Picasso (Spanish cubist painter, 1881-1973) A middle school teacher posed a simple question to his class: “Who can sing?” Not a single hand went up. “Who can draw?” Again, not a single hand. His students declared their lack...Read More
“Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” Mandy Hall, Master Chef One year ago, a beloved family member faced a pivotal moment in his life when a routine check-up with his physician revealed the early signs of fatty liver disease, a consequence of his fast food diet. ...Read More
“Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. Grace is a sound….it’s some kind of surrender”. Bono I sometimes struggle with letting events play out- i.e surrendering. I can be averse to fully accepting reality and the twists and turns of life. As a person who wants to be at ease in the world, I’ve had to ...Read More
For those longing to make a lifestyle change in this New Year, here are four evidence-based actions from the science of habit formation and goal attainment to help you be successful. Decide it. Behavior change is hard. It works when you make a decision. You can build an optimal relationship with your everyday behaviors so...Read More
