If there’s one fear keeping me up at night, it’s the fear of losing a loved one. And it’s particularly strong on days I have to separate from my partner or child because of a trip. My mind comes up with every possible worst case scenario that I just want to curl up in a ball […]
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to practice how to have better conversations. Particularly this year it feels like everyone is talking at each other without actually hearing what the other is saying. On the one hand, we have the people who vocalize every thought they have without considering the consequences. […]
Why do Germans and Americans—who are among the world’s most affluent—complain about life’s unfairness so much more than Colombians or Indians? It’s one of the questions I’ve been trying to answer over the past decade as both an expat and an immigrant. When we think of the key to happiness, I noticed that we often […]
How often do you think to yourself, “Why are there never enough hours in a day?” And how about, “If only I had more time, I’d __________(fill in the blank)?” The “I don’t have time” excuse seems to be everyone’s favorite explanation for what’s standing between them and achieving their goals or fulfilling their dreams. […]