In my last post, I emphasized the first step in making our resolutions real is to have a plan. Putting together a well thought out plan strengthens your intention to change. In the process of creating a plan, you examine the thought and behavior patterns that have held you back in the past. Creating a […]
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Is Mindfulness a Fad or …?
“Mindfulness” is fast becoming the buzzword of business, social media and pop culture in the post-recession era. The same was true for “zen” in the 1970s and ‘80s. Behind the word was a transformative spiritual practice that changed the lives of serious practitioners throughout America. But savvy marketers tagged the term with anything and everything: […]
We Anxious Americans
In a recent article for The New York Times, the acclaimed anthropologist T. M. Luhrmann cited some interesting statistics about the prevalence of anxiety in the United States. “Americans are a pretty anxious people. Nearly one in five of us – 18 percent – has an anxiety disorder. We spend over $2 billion a year […]
Will Your College Junior or Senior Ha...
Several weeks ago, a mother with a son entering his senior year of college called and asked me to meet with him. During the initial complimentary session, Hamilton (not his real name) appeared shy to a fault. He looked at the floor, replied to my questions with one word answers or said he didn’t know. […]