As we approach the fall of 2021, we have the promise of going back to the pre-Covid ways of functioning in our society. I have learned that we can never go back to the way things used to be. We are not going back to the past; we are going to create a new future. While we do not know what the future will look like, we have the power to shape the future as thoughtfully and positively as we …
Please plan to join us as we celebrate summertime freedom: the freedom that we can feel as the Covid epidemic diminishes. To mark this event and to bring back a live edition of Leaders Connect, we will be hosting an outdoor event at Zingerman’s Bakehouse on the southside of Ann Arbor on August 16 from 4 to 6 PM. In addition to partaking in the Zingerman’s good food and drinks, participants will have an opportunity to take the mic for …
With the world in chaos, I have noticed that many of us have become more distracted. I have discovered that practicing mindfulness is a good antidote for this distractibility. In many ways, mindfulness is the opposite of distractibility. From my experience and from numerous resources, here are a few tips on how to be more mindful. 1. Focus on doing one thing at a time, rather than attempting to multitask. 2. Learn some form of meditation that you can use …
Last week I was interviewed by Lisa Barry for a segment on WEMU and NPR. Below is a partial transcript of the interview. Listen to the entire interview on WEMU I’d be very interested to hear about your reaction on the topic and to learn if there are any mental health challenges you or someone you know has had as a result of the Covid crisis. Lisa Barry: As the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be fading, the emotional impact remains strong, …
“Generativity”, a term coined by psychologist, Eric Erickson, is defined as: “A concern for other people, especially for those younger than us. We can be generative in many ways, including through parenthood, volunteering, teaching and mentoring, community activism.” In my observation as a psychologist, practicing generativity is key to us in two important ways For the well-being of individuals For the strength and spirit of society Question of the Day How are you practicing generativity in your own life? How would …
I recently received a wonderful letter from one of my former students, Haley Mullins. As you can see from her letter below, she recently achieved one of her dream goals, rock climbing a mountain. She specifically mentioned that she was inspired by a recent goal setting session of Leaders Connect. Question of the Week Here’s my question of the week: What is your personal stretch goal – a big hairy audacious goal – one that seems almost impossible, but one that …