This delightful story by Lisl H. Detlefsen and illustrated by Natalia Vasilica reminds the reader to find the magical gifts in each day. Of course, the measure of each day depends on the recipient. Some days are highly anticipated and wonderfully exciting. Some days take getting used to. Some bring unexpected surprises. And some don’t […]
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Book Teaser: Captains Wanted
Inspired by personal anecdotes and direct experiences with indigenous ceremonial and Western therapeutic modalities following his time at some of Silicon Valley’s largest tech companies, Andres Schabelman’s Captains Wanted ( Feb. 11, 2025 ) combines elements of magical realism and literary fiction to offer an utterly unique, experiential take on success and self-growth. The reader’s surrealistic journey begins with […]
Author Q&A With Beverly J. Armento
Inspired by the many teachers who mentored her, Beverly J. Armento became an educator and enjoyed a fifty-plus year career as a middle school teacher and University Professor, aiming to nurture educators to believe in and hold high expectations for each child. Retired now, she is a Professor Emerita at Georgia State University and holds […]
Why Resolutions Are Often Abandoned and What You Can Do Differently
Guest Post by Psychologist Lauren Farina-Prieto, LCSW It is estimated that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail, and many within the first month. The very nature of resolutions is tricky. A resolution is “a firm decision to do or not to do something.” A firm decision. In other words, traditional resolutions tend to be arbitrary, […]
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done In 12 Weeks Than Others Do In 12 Months
I love books that inspire productivity. The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington is one of them. The authors challenge you to shift your mindset to quadruple your goals this year. This thought process improves outcomes, momentum, productivity, and confidence. Whether you desire personal or professional success, consider the metrics. […]
Author Q&A With Loretta Breuning
Loretta Breuning, PhD, is the Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. She is the author of many personal development books, including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphin Levels. As a teacher and a parent, […]
Author Insights: Reduce Stress Through Reducing Clutter
According to productivity experts, we waste six weeks a year looking for stuff in our offices and homes. We sleep less, are inundated by clutter, and are overwhelmed by the pressures of relatively effortless tasks. These challenges, along with associated adverse health impacts, are big reasons why we have chronic stress in our lives. If […]
Meant For More: Following Your Heart and Finding Your Purpose
As a child, author Karen Olson couldn’t shake the image of homeless people she’d encountered. The heart-tugging images stayed with her, and in time, she acted on the instinct to help. As founder and CEO, I am the emeritus of Family Promise, a charitable organization dedicated to sheltering, feeding, educating, and empowering the homeless community. […]
Heidi Across America: One Woman’s Journey on a Bicycle Through the Heartland
When a student decides to make her research project a bike ride from Eugene, Oregon, to Washington, D.C., she and the reader of her memoir are in for quite the adventure. Author Heidi Beierle documents her journey in her latest book, Heidi Across America. She shares the pains, triumphs, lessons, and just about everything you […]
A Return to Radiance: The POWER Method to Ignite Your Soul and Unleash Your Potential
Author Becca Powers had hit rock bottom. She’d decided she’d had enough when on her knees, alone in the bathroom. All her “power” had been drained by work, family, and personal and professional obligations. She was tapped dry. There, she realized her calling: to return to radiance and follow her dreams. That life-changing journey transformed […]