As many of you know, I love film as an art form. Usually at least once a year I attend a film festival, and some years I have attended...

What is awe?  It is a feeling that we get when we are in the presence of something greater than ourselves that allows us to see the world...

One of the first things I noticed when I recently read Scott Barry Kaufman’s book, Transcend, was that he dedicated the book to Abraham...

In high school my psychology teacher, Carlton Wagner, took me aside after class and recommended that I read a book that he thought would...

Recently I read an article in The Harvard Business Review entitled “Laughter Will Keep Your Team Connected—Even When You are Apart."

Feeling bored by sheltering in place? Try new things!

Recently I have been thinking about how hard parents are having to work at home during shelter in place. Many of you are working...

Recently I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Michael Gervais speak on a virtual crowdcast organized by The Flow Research Collective...

From time to time I mention the importance of dance in my life. In addition to enjoying traditional partner dances like Argentine tango,...

People talk about having a bucket list, things they want to do before they die. About seven years ago I decided that I needed to start...

At Thanksgiving time, I always like to think about all of the ways in which I feel grateful. The word gratitude comes from the Latin word...

I recently ran across a blog post I enjoyed on the topic of academic mindset. In the article, they suggested that there are five...

More than thirty years ago I completed my teaching credential and master’s degree in Education. I accepted my first “real” teaching...

Recently I have been thinking about the power of one’s mindset. I have seen students accomplish great things over the years, and have...