it seems that we’ll be entering a hybrid work world where some fashion of remote work remains. Resilience will be a skill to cultivate.

Quick! What do old denim jeans, wine corks and ice cream have in common? Nope—not a funky picnic!

April 22 – Earth Day-- has come and gone. But for those of us committed to saving a planet, the work is never over. And for my...

The world is slowly opening. Hopefully, our first trip will be to drive in mid-June to Corbett, Oregon. We haven't seen our daughter, her...

Post-Covid: It’s time for new, simple, daily practices that change your day, and your life.

Self-care has always been important, but discussions about it have risen in the past few months — and it’s time you get in the loop.

I was honored to have a great conversation with CEO Robert Santana about my books on resilience and the impact on communities. Enjoy!

“Whoa! Say it isn’t so, Ms. Resilience Builder. How can you talk about resilience without also talking about optimism?”

Imagine if you could create a top-10 list of practical, actionable ideas to help you and your team grow resilience. Your wait is over: read

Seeing the world in only one direction limits our options. I viewed the film The Reunited States and was so taken by the honesty and courage

Our days are a blur of perceived demands from workplaces stretched beyond the leading edge to the bleeding edge.

My practice on New Year’s has been to set up goals for the coming 365 days. But for 2021, I am making intentions instead of resolutions.

The traditional notion that resilience comes into play only when faced with adversity is inaccurate. Learn why.

Imagine if you are an author with a new book about the power of smiling at strangers and the pandemic hits. What would you do?

Ask what is ONE thing you might do to brighten another’s day, to find a kernel of optimism for yourself, to go to sleep with a smile.

As we close out the year that was, perhaps you too can find the small treasures in the midst of the darkness, anxiety, and turmoil.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all thru the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even The Mouse

Meet Tara Ijai, founder of Love Glasses Revolution ®. She created Love Glasses and a movement toward kindness.

Lack of sleep is bad for your health and productivity. If you face insomnia more than occasionally see your doctor.

Regardless of your religious background the season of Autumn is a better time for the one thing we do on December 31: make resolutions.