On a Thursday morning in mid-February, writer Donna Ashworth woke up in lockdown in Scotland, and something felt different. “You could feel the collective quiet,” she said. At night, her neighborhood no longer came to life with raucous cheers and clapping for health care workers. Her phone was no longer buzzing with messages from group…
Working to Become More Trustable
As a husband, father, and man, one of the things I crave most is for my loved ones to trust me. It’s something I want with my team, my readers, my coaching clients, and the members of my Sea Change and Fearless Training programs. And I’ve worked hard over the years to become more trustable….
Handshakes and Hugs Are Good for You
When was the last time you shook someone’s hand, or kissed them on the cheek to say hello? The pandemic has put a stop to these simple gestures, while social distancing and strict hygiene practices have become part of our everyday lives as a necessary way of minimizing the spread of the virus. But should…
How to Communicate (Calmly) With a Defensive Partner
Sarah, Jon’s girlfriend of three years, experiences Jon as “bafflingly defensive.” Jon responds that he has been called “defensive” by every woman he’s ever dated. Not surprisingly, he denies his own defensiveness, and blames his ex-girlfriends for being demanding, impossible to please, aggressive, and his favorite criticism: controlling. According to Sarah, just trying to tell…
Digital Detox for Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Rejuvenation
Are you feeling burned out on social media or suffering from screen fatigue after a week of online meetings? Do your hands feel cold after hours of typing or get brain fog when working next to a Wi-Fi router? If so, it may be time to give your body a break from technology. A digital…
Why Young Adults Are the Most Frightened of COVID, Even Though They Are the Least at Risk
Nearly 3 million Americans are being vaccinated against COVID-19 each day, but the “return to normal” may not be as close as many hope. A new survey shows many Americans have concerns about interacting with others once the pandemic is over. “A YouGov poll of more than 4,000 people finds that two in five (39%) Americans say…
How to Deal With a Year of Burnout From Working at Home
Over the past year, our lives have seen extensive changes that have led to many of us feeling a sense of exhaustion and burnout. The luckier among us have been able to remove ourselves from harm’s way and work from home during the pandemic. But even the fortunate ones are left to spend our days looking…
Why Thinking Like an Open-Minded Scientist Is Good for You
In a rapidly changing world, it’s important to be able to adapt rather than stubbornly adhere to old ideas and opinions. This was one of the lessons of 2020, a year that forced us to question many of our assumptions about what behaviors are safe, how work and school can be conducted, and how we…
The Powerful Effects of Mental Toughness
With the recent passing of the one-year mark since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the long-term effects have become more apparent. Not only has the virus taken over 2 million lives worldwide, it also has had a profoundly detrimental impact on the mental health of billions of people around the globe. Research on Chinese citizens at the start of the pandemic…
Obstacles and Answers
Dear Dave, In your mind, what are some of the biggest mental and emotional obstacles preventing people from addressing their financial problems? Roger Dear Roger, This is a great question! There are always circumstances beyond our control that can put us in a bad place, financially or otherwise, for a season. But to change your…
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