Category: Self Improvement

The term “annual review” doesn’t usually cause a feeling of excitement for anyone who comes across it. Yes, there might be a pay raise of some sort involved with such a process, but often it might be a discussion about standards that were imposed rather than agreed to, and may often not really have much […]

In recent weeks various news stories have brought the topic of masculinity into the forefront of the national discussion in America.  The phrase “toxic masculinity” is being used to identify a number of ills that our society may or may not actually be suffering from.  But manhood, gentility, and masculinity is at the heart of […]

In past articles we’ve given you tips on how to set goals for a new year as well as cautioned you against falling into old patterns of failure from previous resolutions.  And knowing how to set goals against a backdrop of self-awareness is a good start.  But pairing your goals and resolutions with accountability from […]

Our little digital devices have led us to believe something that is scientifically untrue: that we can multitask.  The truth is that our brains simply don’t process information in a way that makes multitasking possible and what is often happening is simply lightning-fast switching between tasks, at severe cost to your brain’s cognitive ability, and […]

The celebrations of Christmas are still in our memories, and the promise of a new year is just around the corner, and the discussion of new year’s resolutions may be making their way around the water cooler or the dinner table.  There are enthusiasts for the “new year new you” while others shun the exercise […]

As the year draws to an end, you may be hearing from some of your friends, family, and colleagues about goals they hope to achieve in the new year.  The practice itself is a laudable one, but more often than not we see this exemplified in the gym activity during the first 10 days of January: […]