I occasionally reflect on certain periods of my life nostalgically as the “good ol’ days.” Of course, I didn’t recognize them as the good ol’ days while they were happening. They seemed like ordinary days. I found much to enjoy in each of those seasons, and have no major regrets, but I notice a certain…
The Body Is the Best Doctor: How to Harness Your Natural Ability to Heal Yourself
The average person who finds out they have cancer is faced with a frightening number of decisions. Those of us who have been there, understand that standing at the precipice of a cliff is not only scary, it’s mind-numbing. But don’t let the fear paralyze you. The first thing to do is to take a…
Common Problems in Life That Minimalism Can Solve
“Reduce the complexity of life by eliminating the needless wants of life, and the labors of life reduce themselves.”—Edwin Way Teale Sometimes, the answer to common problems is to begin a different routine, start a new process, or purchase something to make life easier. While this might be true in some situations, I’ve found even…
An Unlikely Philosopher
I don’t usually do book reviews, but when I was approached by author Vtaliy Katsenelson to review Soul in the Game: The Art of a Meaningful Life, I was intrigued by his back story. First of all, Katsenelson is the CEO of an investment firm in Denver. As an investment manager, you’d expect him to write a book…
What to Do When You’re Feeling Drained
Lately, I’ve noticed that a lot of people are feeling drained by life—the challenges they’re facing, their workloads, the anxiety of the world around them, and more. Someday soon I’ll write a longer guide on how to get yourself to a place of renewed resilience, but for this article, I would like to share how…
How to Make Progress When You Lack Motivation
“Just 30 minutes,” I told myself. I didn’t feel ready to start work yet, so I gave myself permission to catch up with my favorite websites first. But not too long, because there was work to do. When the timer chimed I was in the middle of something interesting, so I reset the timer for…
Patient Mindset Matters in Healing
I recently published a book detailing a healing mindset to best empower cancer patients. Reflecting upon those who have not had a brush with cancer, I realized there is a more general approach to mindset that applies to all health challenges. While there may be elements of mindset that correspond to the ebbs and flows of…
Join Up Your Circles
I’ve had a receipt sitting on my desk for more than a month. It’s a receipt that I need to submit for work to get reimbursed for a purchase I made. It isn’t a huge amount, but I’m a little annoyed that I haven’t gotten to it yet. Every time I think about submitting it,…
Procrastination Is a Mood Problem You Can Solve
Do you ever beat yourself up for procrastinating? Maybe you need to write a big report for school or work but are doing your best to avoid it, all the while knowing deep down that you should just get on with it. Unfortunately, telling yourself off won’t stop you from procrastinating again. In fact, it’s…
Music to Treat Alzheimer’s and Support Caregivers
August 21, 2022
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John Bufalini remembers clearly the first time he witnessed what music can do, as a first-year medical student at Penn State College of Medicine. He watched as the room of an assisted living facility was transformed as an older woman danced to the music from her youth. When her husband later took her hands and…
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