As I’ve mentioned in the past, establishing or revising goals on my life list has been an annual exercise for me for years. Like a lot of people, maintaining a life list not only fuels my drive to continually learn and experience new things, it nurtures my purpose. However, it struck me recently that my …
Tag: happiness
Remote Work Environments & Self-Care
This is the fourth in a series of posts written collaboratively by Dr. Michele Andorfer and Mike Haynes. In previous posts, we explored ways to ensure productivity doesn't suffer because of a remote work environment. We also shared strategies that we learned from others regarding ways to build and nurture relationships when working remotely. In …
Only you can define you.
I was recently asked to talk to a group of 7th grade students as a part of our area “Leadership Academy.” The invitation was specifically to share my thoughts on “happiness,” which is understandable because “happiness” has been my “schtick” at work for the past few years. At work, I basically have a bully pulpit …
Oh Henry
My wife Kathy and I just adopted a puppy, and named him Henry. We adopted his big sister, Leland, two years ago. They’re both Goldendoodles. Also called “designer dogs,” “Doodles” are a cross-breed dog, obtained by breeding a Golden Retriever with a Poodle. Kathy and I often say that we are too selfish to have …
Create and be creative
Creativity is one of the most distinct differences between humans and other life forms on Earth. There’s a ton of research and resources available--many on the web--that explore the connection between creativity, the brain and overall wellness. In fact, there are so many great resources that I won’t attempt to reproduce that here. Instead, I …