Become Your Strongest Self
Do you ever listen to classical music? A few years ago, I stumbled onto WETA (90.9 FM), a commercial-free radio station that plays classical music and serves the Washington, D.C. area (where I live). Since then, I have been a devoted listener. Why You Should Listen to Classical Music Listening to classical music provides many… [Read More]
There was once a security guard named Duane who worked the front desk in my office building. He always greeted everyone with a big smile and hello. It was amazing to watch and experience the transformations that Duane’s greetings created. Someone could arrive in the morning and feel tired or stressed out. Then, Duane would… [Read More]
I once viewed the web site for an employer based in the Washington, D.C. area. Their Careers page described their mission, values, and culture and highlighted their “Employee Perks.” It said that all employees had access to a fully stocked kitchen with fresh fruit and healthy snacks. The page also said the company provides Doritos,… [Read More]
At the start of my career, I rarely took breaks or went outside during the workday. I usually brought lunch from home and ate at my desk. One day, I was stressed out about one of my projects. After eating lunch inside, I went outside to clear my head. There was a small pond behind… [Read More]
Do you make your bed every day? If you don’t, you are not alone. Some surveys have found that less than 30% of people make their beds every day. Earlier in my life, I never made my bed. It was partly because of laziness. It was also partly because I was rushing every morning and… [Read More]
Right before the COVID-19 pandemic began, I was watching very little television. Typically, I would only watch one pre-recorded ESPN show for about 20 minutes each night while eating dinner. However, things changed for me when the world shut down. Like most people, I found myself spending much more time at home. A lot of… [Read More]
Would you like to spend less time on your cell phone? The average American spends over five hours using their cell phone each day. 1 Even if your daily average is not that high, chances are that you would benefit from spending less time using your mobile device. Here are the seven best ways to… [Read More]
Do you ever feel like you spend too much time on social media? The average person spends two hours on social media every day. That is equivalent to spending more than 30 full days on social media each year! Even if you don’t spend quite that much time, you would probably benefit from reducing your… [Read More]
Have you asked yourself “what is mindfulness?” The word “mindfulness” seems to be everywhere lately. It appears on magazine covers, in books, and on TV shows. You hear about it through doctors, through celebrities, and through business leaders. It is being taught in schools, in companies, and in health and wellness facilities. We live in… [Read More]
When my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in 2018, my brother Matt and I wanted to do something very special. We wanted to help them celebrate their lives together. We also wanted to express our love and gratitude for them. In addition to sending our parents on a nice trip, I had a special… [Read More]
