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Anders Ericsson is best known for his emphasis on the importance of practice on attaining mastery. His work was so influential that it led to the 10,000-hour rule, a term coined by Malcolm Gladwell in his book “Outliers.” Gladwell proposed that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert, based on Ericsson’s research. […]
Everyone has a story to tell. You do not have to consider yourself a ‘writer’ to have the desire to find your voice and express yourself. But, too often people, women especially, believe their voices are not worthy of being shared, or that their stories are not important enough, or that they do not have […]
Adult bullies appear to be increasing in society: in families, in the workplace, in higher education, and in the news. Sooner rather than later there may be a bully in your life. Be prepared so that you don’t over-react or under-react. Adult bullies often were bullies as children, but most children (maybe 90%) outgrow bullying […]
Just turn on the news, and you will get a blast of fear and uncertainty. Both are prevalent worldwide right now. We are all connected, and we all can navigate life’s challenges as opportunities to grow and transform. I don’t typically watch TV and I turned on the news this past week and witnessed a […]
When we don’t get what we want, it can be easy to feel discouraged, frustrated, and defeated. We may question our abilities or feel like we aren’t deserving of success. It’s important to remember that setbacks and failures are not a reflection of our worth or potential, but they provide valuable opportunities for growth and […]
In the grand tapestry of a woman’s life, menopause stands as a pivotal chapter. Marked by significant physical and emotional changes, this transitional period, often accompanied by a symphony of hormonal fluctuations, presents unique challenges to mood, weight, and overall well-being. However, with a thoughtful and holistic approach to lifestyle, women can empower themselves to […]
Rippling up and down the shoreline, came the laughter of children frolicking near the ocean. Summer had arrived and with it the Fire Island ferries. Soundly docked at the barrier beach, a rush of boisterous mainlanders descended from the boats, most of them tugging little red wagons overloaded with domestic supplies. The vacationers started arriving […]
Enjoying a night out with friends after quitting alcohol can be refreshing and deeply rewarding, when approached from a Yogic perspective. Here are five tips to help you navigate social gatherings with mindfulness and presence, drawing from the principles of Integral Yoga: Set an Intention (Sankalpa) Take a moment to set a personal intention for […]
I just had the opportunity to talk with Jed Diamond, mostly about this important topic. You can watch this video conversation on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/pmJvM0_0ToQ. I feel it is vital for not only men, but also women, to understand the father-son wound, and to know how to heal it. Over the decades, I have watched […]
As humans, one of the most remarkable of our universally shared endowments is the capacity to hope, which grants each of us the ability to dream and the strength to pursue the goal that arises out of our imagined possibilities. In addition to this amazing capability to hope, that we all share, each one of […]
