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  • Do you need a new way to look at things?

    1/26/2026 “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change” — Wayne Dyer Have you ever felt stuck? When I am in a rut, I am challenged to think of new ways of seeing things, because, well, my brain does not let me. It is not always the exterior way of physically… Read more

  • Our Brains Are Wired for Social Connection

    12/21/2025 Over the last four weeks, I have focused on the topic of loneliness and its impact on our overall health, not just mental health. Isolation increases risks for mental and physical health issues including heart disease. As I noted, the type of connection is important. I have been in a crowded room with tons… Read more

  • Do You Feel Lonely?

    November 19, 2025 Have you ever felt lonely and lost in a room full of people? You do not have to be alone to feel lonely. Our modern life is designed for isolation. Yet, loneliness harms our bodies not just our minds according to the U.S. Surgeon General. The effect and mortality impact of being… Read more

  • Whether we like it or not, we have unconscious biases

    March 21, 2025 What are unconscious biases? An unconscious bias refers to the ingrained assumptions, beliefs, and associations we hold outside of our conscious awareness. Sometimes also called implicit biases, these mental short codes inform our decision-making and interactions with those around us — without our knowledge. Charles Ruhl noted he term implicit bias was first coined… Read more

  • Curiosity is A Vital Cognitive Tool, Nurture it.

    Curiosity is more than a desire to know. It is a vital cognitive tool that shapes how our brain functions… Read more