If you search the word “boundary” online and scan the image results, you’re likely to find stark visual metaphors: a red “X,” a raised palm, a fence, or someone turned away from... Read more »
Emily Mitchell isn’t your typical wellness coach. The former elementary school teacher from Corpus Christi, Texas, speaks with the measured cadence of someone who’s learned to choose her words carefully. She teaches... Read more »
Over 30 years ago, I first learned to pay attention to the space between my thoughts. It was in a book by a Tibetan Buddhist teacher. (Sad to say, I’ve forgotten his... Read more »
We often admire and reward self-confidence—especially in leadership circles and boardrooms, where a confident stance can open doors. But how often do we stop to consider whether that confidence we see in... Read more »
I met Dr. Elizabeth Haase via the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, with her leadership on the Climate Committee overlapping with my committee on Disasters, Trauma, and Global Health. Struck by... Read more »
A few weeks ago, I shared research from the University of South Florida suggesting that smartphone use might not be the monster under the bed when it comes to teen well-being (Martin... Read more »
Youthful fame requires adult-level performance while the prefrontal cortex, responsible for emotional regulation and impulse control, is still developing. This creates a perfect storm for emotional dysregulation, fractured identity, and deep attachment... Read more »
In rhetoric, an ad hominem (“to the man”) is an attack, not on the argument itself, but on the person making it. It is, in simpler words, an attempt to shoot the... Read more »
Leadership is a very big deal. In the world of work, in society, and in education, we search for leaders. Many strive for leadership positions, and nearly everyone wants to develop their... Read more »
Ask yourself of whatever you hear: Is it true? This fundamental teaching relates to mindfulness and to all of life. Be skeptical and think for yourself. Change only happens when you believe... Read more »