Workplace Benefits of Mindfulness
Ever feel like your mind is wandering? Well, you’re not alone. I learned mindfulness techniques a couple of years ago and apply them in my […]
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Reinventing Academia
I’m a lifelong learner and student, and have spent about 24 years in school. My stint at Stanford consisted of seven years. The first two years I […]
Continue reading »Plant-Based Diet Improves Productivity
Peer-reviewed research indicates that plant-based diets improve mood, reduce anxiety, and ameliorate fatigue. And, contrary to the common belief that low-carb diets are important for […]
Continue reading »Cultivating Charismatic Leadership
Stanford scientist Dr. Emma Seppälä’s book, The Happiness Track, finally arrived and I’m excited to report that it contains science-based arguments for happiness as the […]
Continue reading »Vegans: Bringing Sexy Back
I guess Justin Timberlake didn’t know what would happen after he set the stage some years ago with his hit single Sexy Back. More recently, JT brought veganism into vogue with […]
Continue reading »Climate Scientists Have Feelings Too
Ozy’s Meghan Walsh has written an engaging article on how climate scientists cope with the stress of their work. She consulted Terry Root, my former […]
Continue reading »Embracing Hardships Brings Happiness
Emma Seppalaʻs piece in Psychology Today is an important look at how we can cultivate happiness through stress. Somewhat paradoxically, itʻs by appreciating our tough […]
Continue reading »How to Leverage Stress
In this research-packed TED article, Kelly McGonigall writes about our hormonal responses to stress. Essentially, coping well with stress depends on viewing stressful moments as opportunities […]
Continue reading »Biologically, We Are Nature
In a previous post I wrote about mutualisms – cooperative relationships – that govern the way organisms in nature behave in response to change. When […]
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