Simply put, mattering matters. Isaac Prilleltensky and Ora Prilleltensky were prolific and innovative advocates, educators, and pathfinders dedicated to bringing the importance of mattering into public awareness and practice. As psychologists, thought leaders, and changemakers, they championed an unwavering belief in the dignity and worth of every individual. In their own words, “Mattering consists of … Read more
Have you recently noticed a spring in your step? Are you mildly confused about when you need to turn the clocks ahead—or if you need to turn the clocks at all for that matter? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then surely spring is upon us. This Sunday, just hours after I’ll … Read more
There’s a palpable energy surging through the team on production days when we’re filming Soaringwords workshops. Hair and makeup and the film crew arrive at 8 o’ clock on the dot. Cameras and tripods are assembled. Light bulbs are swapped out for light boxes. Flowers, props, and different outfits are laid out. The place is … Read more
This morning, I am sitting in the hospital waiting room while my mother undergoes spinal surgery in a pristine, state-of-the-art operating room two floors away. In the weeks and months leading up to this moment, both of us have experienced all of our emotions, although not necessarily the same ones at the same time. Working … Read more
“Gmmmahhh!” To the untrained ear it probably sounded like an indistinguishable babble. However, when my son, Jonathan, playfully prompted my adorable baby granddaughter Natalie to say the word “Grandma” over and over again, she responded in kind by saying, “Gmmmahhh!” Watching the interaction on Facetime made my heart flutter. I’ve been a big fan of … Read more
As I write this, I’m sitting on the beach by the Atlantic ocean, soothing my senses. I’m literally inhaling calm and exhaling the past 10 weeks of tension, trauma, and fear. Did you know that the way we breathe impacts our overall wellbeing? As a Positive Psychology thought leader, I’ve led many workshops teaching people … Read more
I still smile when I recall the thrill of seeing hundreds of runners from countries all over the world pounding the pavement on the city streets during the New York City Marathon. I’m seriously considering signing up to participate in next year’s race, with a three-pronged goal. First, I just want to be able to … Read more
You’re familiar with the expression GO WITH THE FLOW and you’ve probably experienced being suspended in a state of flow. Today on the anniversary of his birth, we honor the life of Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, pioneering Positive Psychology thought leader and world expert on Flow States. Dr. Mihaly Csíkszentmihályi defined flow as “a state in which … Read more
It’s back-to-school season and I’m getting ever so nostalgic. Whenever I duck into the Staples store in my neighborhood, I’m swept up with positive flashbacks from my childhood back-to-school excursions. My mom was wonderfully supportive, always encouraging my love of learning. For this annual rite of passage, we’d go to the local stationery store in … Read more
Events around the world these past few weeks have been anything but idyllic. However, as the calendar pages turn towards the last week of August (calendar pages used to be a real thing), it seems that many people have headed for the hills, beach, or staycations. After spending a couple of days leaving lots of … Read more