Reframe Your Career: From Mediocrity to Meaning
What do you want to be when you grow up? When we look back, our childhood dreams can be a true source of inspiration. I wanted to be a lawyer driving a BMW 750il – not sure where I went wrong as a kid…thankfully, I course corrected! Your career shouldn’t just be about earning a […]
Unlocking Awe: Embrace Everyday Marvels
Ah, there’s something wonderful about the power of awe, isn’t there? Imagine tapping into a rush of wonderment and respect for something astonishing that takes your breath away. A beautiful sunset, the grandeur of a tall mountain range, or even intricate designs found in nature (I took the photo above on my run this morning!) […]
How Gratitude Can Rewire Our Brains For Happiness
Brother David Steindl-Rast said, “It is not the happy that are grateful. It is the grateful that are happy.” Why is that? Gratitude helps us overcome two core things that make us unhappy: hedonic adaptation and our brain’s wiring for fear. Hedonic adaptation Imagine you’re working towards a promotion, and telling yourself, “If I get […]
