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If you’ve ever tried to start a new habit—or break an old one—you know it’s not as simple as just deciding to do it. There’s real science behind how habits form, why some stick, and what actually helps us create lasting change. In this article from Atlassian’s WORK LIFE, I was interviewed by reporter Mike […]

(As prepared for The Association of School Business Officials’ publication, The Reporter) In today’s world of non-stop communication, information overload, and negative news coming at us from every angle, most are feeling incredibly overwhelmed, even on those “off” days. We are living in what experts call an “urgency culture.” With so many things competing for […]

The alarm goes off. You grab your phone. You check your socials to see what you missed overnight. Sound familiar? It feels harmless, right? Hate to break it to you, but it’s not. Starting your day by sprinting to scroll doesn’t just waste time, but it hands over control of your mood and attention to […]

You’ve probably heard it by now—employee engagement and well-being have hit troubling levels, particularly among younger workers. Remember the “Great Resignation” of 2021? Employees are experiencing what many are calling “The Great Detachment.” They’re less engaged than ever before, but they’re not leaving their jobs. Instead, they’re sticking around—languishing. What Is Languishing? Languishing is a […]

It’s a crazy world out there. I’ll be the first to admit it. Between global unrest and our own country’s political climate, we’re all feeling the weight of it. It’s nearly impossible to go through our days without feeling powerless, anxious, stressed, and, frankly… sad. Fortunately, there is one small but powerful action we can […]