I got a pretty amazing notification from my phone today: 11,992 minutes. That’s how many minutes I’ve meditated this year. Honestly, I had to do a double-take. My usual meditation sessions range from 5-10 minutes, so that number seemed high. Curious, I did the math.  71 minutes per day. Wait, what? Between the four boys, […]

As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts, my son attends a school for children with learning challenges. Most of these kids are, let’s just say…not exactly “jocks.” So when they announced they’d be hosting a competitive running race, I didn’t expect a long line of volunteers. But in typical Franklin Academy fashion, they encouraged both the […]

We’ve been sold a half-truth. For years, the self-help industry has told us that the key to happiness lies in slowing down, unplugging, and relaxing. And while rest is essential, we’re getting it all wrong if we believe relaxation alone leads to a fulfilling life. WHAT? Rest doesn’t cure burnout? The latest research in psychology […]

You’re holding it down from both ends… carrying the expectations of leadership above while meeting the ever-evolving needs of younger teams below. Some days, it feels like you’re that slightly burnt marshmallow in a s’more: squeezed from the top and bottom, trying not to fall out the sides. A few weeks ago during a leadership […]

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 […]