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This month's column borrows from Microsoft's "Success by Design" methodology to challenge traditional New Year's resolutions. Drawing on behavioral science and Charles Duhigg's habit research, it argues that sustained progress comes from well-designed systems such as routines and environmental cues, not from willpower. Readers get four practical principles and a five-step blueprint for building a personal "operating system" for 2026 that quietly, consistently moves them towar

December means the arrival of 'giving season' as we see from daily catalogs arriving in the mail. This column focuses on organizations where giving can have a huge impact on the lives of others who need it most.

Neuroscience and psychology research show that gratitude doesn’t just warm the heart; it helps rewire the brain, shift our mindset, and trigger ripple effects across health, performance, and relationships. Learn more why gratitude ramps up our greatness in life!

Many aspects of ageing are beyond our control, but the good news is that there is also plenty we can do to ensure we remain physically and mentally fit well into our golden years. Like many other areas of life, hope is not a strategy, but proactive action is.

'The GSD factor' (getting stuff done) is a superpower in life and business. Being competent and capable is the foundation, and this column gets into how to ensure you are building the skills that will never let you down.

Looking to add a few quick ingredients to the life happiness recipe? Give this a fast read and get ready to talk to strangers!

Congrats to the Class of '25! While there is no crystal ball as to what the future of work looks like, we do have the next best thing, the World Economic Forum 'Future of Jobs' report. Check out this column for a summary of predicitions as well as some free online course links for top areas predicted to be prioritized in hiring decisions in the coming years.

It's official...Neuroscience shows that mental time travel to visit our future self is a trip worth taking. It's a powerful habit that will change our present day outcomes and this quick read explains the how and why.

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired from drinking? Changing our thoughts leads to changing our behavior, and it starts here.

90% of Americans support organ donation but only about half of us sign up. Here's a quick read on the many benefits and some FAQ's.

Obituaries are about life. Writing our own lets us clarify priorities and make our most important aspirations a reality!

Daily hours on social media continue to increase, and so do the related mental health problems. This quick read gives some insight why.

Some fast tips on sleep and stress management to make this the best school year ever!

Even if we think a messy desk is a sign of success, our brain definitely disagrees. Visual clutter causes stress...read why in this column.

First, a quote. In the words of psychologist, author, and Harvard professor Dr. Howard Gardner, “Stories constitute the single most...

Let's start with a fundamental truth about the human brain: It's a prediction machine powered by the fuel of habit and routine. Every...

First things first, Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with plenty of fun and festivities, and you’re entering...

No matter how often it happens, there is always an element of head shaking and bewilderment in how it happens so quickly. The 'it' being...

At this point, it’s safe to say most of us have heard the term ‘AI’ used in the context of the latest and greatest (or scariest)...

I know it’s risky to make assumptions, but I'm going to go ahead and start with one. I’m guessing you would like to be happy in life. I’m...