The “What the Hell Effect”

Something I’ve observed over the years (in my own life at times, as well as others) is what’s come to be known in some circles as the “What the Hell Effect.”  It goes something like this:  “Well, I really blew my weight loss/healthy eating/no sugar/Weight Watchers/Skinny Bitch – or whatever Read more…

Got Time?

Do you know anyone who isn’t pressed for time these days?   Everyone I talk to seems busier than ever in their work and family lives, often with little left over for themselves.  And I’m just talking about the basics:  Healthy food, exercise, sleep, downtime. Extreme business is probably a topic Read more…

Making an Impact

Most of us want to be a positive influence, to contribute in some way to the world around us.   Too often, we feel that we lack the time, money, or other resources we need to make an impact on the world around us.  So, despite having good intentions, we often Read more…

Welcome Spring!

Here in Colorado, spring is in the air, that is, in between snowstorms!  We seem to be getting our fair share of those!   Since coming to live in the Rocky Mountains outside of Denver over 20 years ago, the one thing I will say about the weather here is that Read more…

No Matter What

Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about grit, and its importance to achievement – it’s one of those popular buzzwords in positive psychology.   The more I’ve heard about it, the more curious I became – what is it, and why is it so critical to achievement? Grit is often described Read more…