Category: Random

Me talkin to myself

  • Look, I’m naturally optimistic on this, but also aligned with the science. That’s s why I engage every year in setting a goal (or two or four). Behavioral science researchers include new year resolutions under the category of the “fresh start effect” as part of a suite of ways to make meaningful changes. Using time…

  • Nia dance, my health and well-being practice, features choreography built around themes anchored by good dance music, not the hits but a soundscape across a range of musical genres, sometimes with lyrics, sometimes without. I’m thinking about a particular song today. It’s not a great song. Very synthy, let’s say, but it’s got a good…

  • Self management is such a mysterious part of living. I wake up thinking of useful things to accomplish. As the day rolls out, my brain offers some other options. Yes, you could vacuum, or study French, or walk three miles or eat a healthy lunch. But also, you could scroll Facebook, read that not very…