View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) Molecular Biologist Elizabeth Blackburn was studying pond scum when she stumbled across an incredible discovery about human psychology that has a far-reaching impact well beyond the petri dishes in her laboratory. As she peered through her microscope at the pond scum samples, … Read more
All of us have experienced moments of loneliness and isolation. And the reason why loneliness is so painful is because of its twin emotion: shame. People feel a sense of shame surrounding loneliness because they think it’s a sign that they’re unlovable, weak, or inadequate in some way. However, shame actually stands for “SHOULD HAVE … Read more
Did you know that bamboo is actually stronger than steel? This is because of something called tensile strength. Tensility is defined as the resistance to breaking or splitting under tension. In the case of these two materials, bamboo is actually stronger than steel because it has a more tightly packed molecular structure. Bamboo has tensile … Read more
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) I have a confession to make. Like so many people, I used to work really hard to stuff down my negative thoughts and feelings. This is a natural thing to want to do and there are so many strategies that people use … Read more
What is an energy vampire? When watching a B-grade horror flick the ominous music always alerts the audience to the fact that a vampire is afoot. Within moments, the vampire pounces on their unsuspecting victim as blood gushes from the neck. Ouch! However, in real life, energy vampires often hide behind a veneer of charm … Read more
It’s still the first week of the new year, so you might be a bit stressed that you haven’t accomplished all of the New Year’s resolutions you set for yourself. Take a deep breath and exhale. Here’s a video with the fabulous Dr. Jane Dutton, one of my Positive Psychology mentors and best friends. Jane … Read more
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) I adore mosaic artwork. The dazzling array of colors, the shimmering surface of tiny smashed, fragments of tiles artfully arranged to create a beautiful design. When the New York City subway stations were renovated, I was thrilled when the West 86th Street … Read more
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) It’s valuable to learn how to distinguish between the foreground and the background of situations. The poet Henry David Thoreau said, “The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” Each day, we are given hundreds of choices on … Read more
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) Gratitude is a choice. Often easy to overlook and forget, yet so simple to experience when you remember to do a quick reframe to look at any imaginable situation through the lens of gratitude. People who are more grateful tend to be … Read more
As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to become so consumed by our to-do lists (on top of to-do lists) that we let our own well-being fall to the wayside. The holidays are supposed to be enjoyable, right? It often doesn’t feel that way. We talk about self-care and we see aesthetically pleasing, picture-perfect versions … Read more