I remember the first time I watched a magician’s show as a child at my friend Susan’s eighth birthday party. We gathered around, seated on the floor, as the magician—who was actually a friend of Susan’s older brother—did the seemingly impossible. When he asked for a volunteer, my younger brother Gary immediately jumped up. We … Read more
Living next door to Central Park for 37 years, I have discovered that I feel different on days when I walk through the park. Even taking an 18-minute walk instead of pounding the pavement has a significantly different impact on my mood and my energy level. As a Positive Psychology practitioner and thought leader who … Read more
Everyone is familiar with Nike’s iconic global theme line “JUST DO IT!” It’s one of the most recognized and celebrated catch-phrases of all time, written by advertising legend Dan Weiden who recently went to that running track in the great beyond. Chances are, when you hear the “JUST DO IT” call to action, you experience … Read more