When You Are Most Vulnerable To Mistakes

The Hidden Danger of Cognitive Fatigue Whether it’s the final hour of a ski weekend or the closing days of an intense work season, we are often at our most vulnerable just as we approach the finish line. Fatigue sets in, patience wears thin, and motivation...

Will You Choose Stress Or Gratitude?

If you know how your brain works, you can manage it better. Here is a timely lesson. Stress arises when we perceive a potential threat to our well-being, even if there is no actual danger. For example, feelings of overwhelm or loss of control instinctively triggers a...

Your Number One Stress Producer

Feeling out of control is the quickest way to accelerate your stress. This happens when you are unsure about what to do or having too much to do. Sounds like busy season to me. When someone tells me they are stressed, I often ask what they are doing to manage it. You...