I read an article that talked about ways to be happier. The piece said happiness can be learned, and recommended practicing these habits, most of which I've written about in my book and/or here: Performing acts of kindness, Increasing social connections, including initiating conversations with people you don’t know, Savoring…
A colleague and I were comparing notes on how we were doing at work this year. I said I was having a good year, and that I had some luck. He said, “It’s not luck, it’s consistency.” I agreed. I explained that what I meant by luck was a lot…
I am very happy to share a link to this piece I wrote for the insurance industry publication, Leader’s Edge. I am grateful for all the positive feedback I received when I posted a link to it on LinkedIn. All my best, David
A friend of mine was telling me her car windshield cracked as a result of a pebble that got kicked up by a truck in front of her on the highway. She had to pay to have it repaired, and it also cost her time. Soon after, it happened again.…
As I wrote last month, the same week I was about to publish my prior month’s blog, my daughter Cara sent me something she wrote on the same subject. She said she didn’t have any particular plans for it, she just wanted to get her feelings down on paper, though…
The same week I was about to publish my blog last month, my daughter Cara sent me the following. She said she didn’t have any particular plans for it, she just wanted to get her feelings down on paper, though she thought perhaps at some time she would post it…
If you have read my book or blog posts, you know healthy habits are a key part of my life. I eat well and I exercise a lot. My goal is many healthy years – a long healthspan. My mom passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2022 after an 8-year battle…
A slightly early happy and healthy New Year! As I have done for quite a few years, here are some of the experiences I enjoyed this past year: what I listened to, what I read, what I watched, and more. Reading The best books I read this year: Non-Fiction The…
I’ve written quite a few times about brain health, including twice this year, including this piece. When I have written about the "eating well" aspect of brain health, my focus has been on what to eat. Early this year, Dr. Gabe Mirkin, who has an excellent newsletter on health issues,…
I loved reading this brief article last year, which told about research showing staying optimistic and maintaining a positive outlook can directly extend the length of your life. The 30-year study followed 1,200 elderly people who were born in 1920 or 1921. The researchers analyzed their health, ability to function,…
I’ve written more than once about brain health, including earlier this year. Here is another list of critical rules for brain health from an excellent article I read: Keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check Manage sugar levels Get quality sleep Eat a nutritious diet Don’t smoke (and avoid…
Thanks to my company, I was fortunate to have been able to watch a webinar called “Mindfulness in Everyday Life” from WellnessConcepts. Here are some of my takeaways: People have more negative thoughts than positive thoughts. They tend not to obsess about positive things. People fixate on past events. We…