Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, I hope you are surrounded with people you care about, moments that matter, and much needed rest. See you in 2024!
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As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to share my gratitude for the important relationships in my life–family and friends. A circle of people around me who support, encourage, and understand me improves my outlook and makes life more enjoyable. So, as we gather together to enjoy good food and a day off work, I am reminded…
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This feels familiar. The last week of May reminds me somewhat of the last week of December. At this point in 2023, December is nearly as far in the rearview mirror as it is ahead of us. However, think back to the social calendar for December. Did the onslaught of holiday get-togethers, celebrations, performances, and…
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10:00 pm: We were alone in a rainforest with no way out. The Journey Begins… The journey began six hours earlier with my colleagues and fast friends Jaymie and Susan, who attended the United Nations Peace and Happiness Summit with me. Their friendship and Susan’s desire to see a sloth in the wild had coaxed…
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This weekend is a time to reflect on sacrifices and miracles. However, you spend your weekend, I wish you rest, peace, and encouragement for the journey! Happy Easter! Dr. Andy Brown
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The Adventure Begins The Uber driver charged the mountain pass like Don Quixote charging a windmill, but the compact car with the subcompact engine was straining. There were no guardrails to block the view of the violently steep cliffs on the right side of the car as we passed descending cars on the non-existent shoulder.…
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Please join me in welcoming the final installment in the series on habits from Lindsey Bass. Check out her previous articles New Year, New Habits!and Attractiveness Has Nothing To Do With Looks Here Thank you, Lindsey for helping our readers start the new year with a focus on helpful, and healthful habits! Dr. Andy Brown The…
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Thanks to Lindsey Bass for providing a second installment on her series of reflections on habits. Enjoy her thoughts! Dr. Andy Brown Craving the open air on a road trip, windows down, and wind in your face is the opposite of sitting quietly in your work-from-home space. That desire for this experience is similar to…
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Welcome to 2023! The new year is just a little over a week old. How are you tending to the habits you desired to create this year? Please welcome my colleague, Lindsey Bass, as a guest blogger. Over the next few posts, she will share thoughts gleaned from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear.…
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This holiday season has me pondering the word “joy.” As a child, I thought joy was that final bell to release me from school as the Christmas break started. I also thought joy was knowing a brightly wrapped package under the tree had my name on it! Recalling Christmases of my youth helps me to…
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