The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Yet, for many, it feels like a whirlwind of stress,...

Fun Fact: Thanksgiving wasn’t even a national holiday until Abraham Lincoln signed a bill in 1863, after Sarah Hale, author of “Mary Had...

One of my favorite quotes of all time is from an “old” movie (not really that old by my standards) called the Shawshank Redemption. One...

Life is a series of moments, each unique, each fleeting. Yet, it is often our nature to dwell on the past or worry about the future,...

Leaders walk a fine line between authority and accessibility. How close is too close? Can we be friends? Do I need to put up a wall...

I have a big case of the “What If-s” right now. October is my absolute favorite month of the year. I love Halloween, I love fall (where...

I am not feeling like myself. I can usually sense when anxiety has it’s grip on me, well ahead of it getting out of control. But lately,...

Last weekend, I decided to climb up into the dusty attic to take stock of my holiday decorations. It’s Halloween time and while this is...

Let’s be real. We are all carrying some kind of bias, whether it has been unconsciously taught to us, or we have developed it through...

The gut-brain axis is the communication network that connects the gut and the brain. It plays a key role in determining mental health.

Have you ever noticed your kids or your spouse - or, ahem, yourself - having a “moment” after school or work? As in, a meltdown moment?...

Happiness? Or Success? It seems we may have been led to believe that with success comes happiness. But I believe we may have gotten it...

As I wrapped up a workshop today, I was reminded just how many of us are burning the candle at both ends. From work responsibilities,...

I looked at my iPhone “family settings” this week to change the amount of time I was allowing my son to be on his phone and was shocked....

We talked about boredom on a recent podcast, and it reminded me of something I think we all suffer from at some point. In this line of...

As we journey through life, we carry with us the experiences that have shaped us, molded our perceptions, and influenced our behaviors....

We read a lot of books around here at Work2Live. I mean A LOT. I am pretty sure Teresa’s office library could rival most public...

I am not sure if you are enjoying the Olympics at all, but I have been beyond impressed with the athletes from every country. And what a...

Failure is often seen as a negative outcome, a dreaded result that most people try to avoid at all costs. However, failing...

Mindful inquiry offers a powerful approach to understanding and managing intrusive thoughts. This practice involves observing our thoughts..