Have you ever known a successful athlete or musician? To witness the commitment, time, and energy one exerts to excel in an environment where practice, practice, and more practice is commonplace is inspiring. Behaviors that create a rock star can… Read More
Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
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Mind Your Senses
Ever distinguish a scent inspiring a childhood memory… or, experience a sunset and recall a vacation? Our senses dictate our perceptions and impressions of reality. The five senses… sight, hearing, touch, smell, and sound… collaborate to bring order and understanding to assist… Read More
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Impulse Performance
Impulsive lately? New shoes, spur of the moment trip, splurge on an extravagance, speak without thinking? We all do it! Impulsive behaviors are defined as sudden, involuntary inclinations that prompt an action. Impulsivity is absent of the thought process that occurs… Read More
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Owning Our Power of Influence
Our society is highly influential… and a highly influenced society. We are fad happy trend warriors, and love every minute. Whether we are the first to adopt a new app or wear a Fitbit to count our steps, the influence of someone… Read More
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Thought Provoking
There are aspects of our lives, to some degree, we do not have control over. When our car decides to break down… other people make decisions that negatively affect us… traffic… the weather… just to name a few. We do,… Read More
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Input Yields Output
Our bodies are similar to machines: Input yields output! The intricacies of the human body are truly miraculous. Without proper maintenance, repair, and rest, our machines begin to wear. Bodies require attention and proper treatment to function at optimal levels. Natural wear… Read More
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Resiliency Defined
With all the positive experiences life presents, sometimes more difficult… sometimes unimaginable… experiences occur. What can make difficult times slightly more bearable is an understanding that you are not solo in this journey and we can learn from others how… Read More
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Conscientiousness
As mentioned in last week’s Perspectives, Openness to Experience, our personalities define who we are. They shape and help us navigate our lives. Conscientiousness, another Big Five personality trait, describes order, discipline, and impulse control. Punctual, organized, plan-driven people with desirable work ethics,… Read More
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Openness to Experience
by Sydney Slavin