As we push through the last stretch of the year, many of us are caught in a relentless “rush, rush, rush, busy, busy, busy” cycle. There’s the pressure to tick every box, meet every deadline, and make it through the end of the year in one piece. But, …
Balancing the demands of work while navigating a personal crisis can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a divorce, or other life-changing events, maintaining productivity while prioritizing emotional well-being presents a difficu…
The number of people who read for fun appears to be steadily dropping. Fifty percent of U.K. adults say they don’t read regularly (up from 42% in 2015) and almost one in four young people aged 16-24 say they’ve never been readers, according to researc…
An overwhelming number of people—91%, says one study—fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions. Still, a decent percentage of Americans continue to make one each year. But what if January 1 isn’t the best time to implement changes? What if we instead …
Imagine this: you’ve just crushed your presentation. The audience was nodding along to your key points, your slides were sharp, and your examples hit home. When it was time for Q&A, you felt unstoppable.
Then comes the first question—and …
When it comes to important values, a 2024 Gallup News poll found that 80% of U.S. adults believe Americans are greatly divided—a record high. Holiday gatherings often set the stage for discussions that turn into arguments, especially about politics. W…
I’m a decision coach. I only offer one thing: a single session in which I help someone make a big decision. In an hour.
I have helped people decide where to live, whether to get divorced, what to name their baby, whether to take a job offer, …
First, there was the Great Resignation. Then, as the pandemic abated and the labor market cooled, came the rise of quiet quitting and the Big Stay, when workers became more reluctant to leave their jobs.
More recently, however, employees have been …
Loneliness, the subjective emotional experience characterized by the perception that one’s social needs are not being met, is worryingly common, according to various sources and data indicators. For example, a recent Gallup survey revealed that&…
As we approach the end of the year and begin planning for Q1 2025, it’s the perfect time to focus on boosting employee productivity, well-being, and engagement. According to the 2024 Global Talent Trends report by Mercer, a staggering 82% of professio…
