Last week, I shared my thoughts on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, which examines the impact of social media and smartphones on children and teens. Building on that, today I want to explore two troubling trends tied to the uncontrolled use of social media: the way low-quality content quietly consumes vast amounts of our … Continue reading Protecting Your Time and Safety in a Social Media World
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Book Review: The Anxious Generation
Photo by Ed Ortiz The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt was a great read—slightly boring at times, but the subject is too important to let that stop you from reading it. Haidt doesn’t have the writing touch of Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted and Poverty, By America, but he lays out the facts about the … Continue reading Book Review: The Anxious Generation
The Questions We Don’t Ask — And Why They Matter, Part 10
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” — Leo Tolstoy Ten years ago, I was a 42-year-old, overworked, stressed-out man and about 20 pounds over my desired weight of 165, something I felt every time I went for a run. I worked in a place where I couldn’t see … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask — And Why They Matter, Part 10
The Questions We Don’t Ask — And Why They Matter, Part 7
To answer today’s question, I need to go back to 12 October 2022, the day I sat down with a doctor for my final medical exam before retirement. Until that point, I thought I was indestructible. Sure, there was always a pain here or there, but like we say in the Army, we just need … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask — And Why They Matter, Part 7
The Questions We Don’t Ask—And Why They Matter
Last Thursday, I mentioned a little project I’ve taken on, inspired by a post from Dr. Gerald Stein titled “The Questions We Don’t Ask.” Sometimes we’re quick to judge others, or place expectations on them that we don’t even meet ourselves. Dr. Stein’s questions are uncomfortable, but I believe taking the time to reflect on … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask—And Why They Matter
Keeping the Brain Sharp
The brain weighs about three pounds, and it’s a complex organ. It controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.1 We often hear that we need to keep the brain sharp and healthy so it can support our functions throughout the years. Suggestions such as … Continue reading Keeping the Brain Sharp
What Great Leaders Do Differently: A Personal Reflection on Leadership
A little over two months ago, I wrote a post about toxic leadership, sharing a definition and some of the destructive behaviors under that leadership style. After reading it, Brian from Writing from the Heart suggested that I write about the great leaders I’ve known—and how they stood apart from the toxic ones. Today, I … Continue reading What Great Leaders Do Differently: A Personal Reflection on Leadership
International Day of the Girl Child
Today is the International Day of the Girl Child, established on December 19, 2011, by the United Nations to recognize girls' rights, address the challenges they face, and promote their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.1 On October 9, 2024, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) released a report on sexual … Continue reading International Day of the Girl Child
Mental Health Challenges in Young Adults
Before commenting on the article, I want to quickly say that for the past few weeks, I have mentioned that I was looking forward to the Heart concert and what an awesome experience we had on Friday. The concert was excellent, and I’ll be writing about it and posting some of the videos on Thursday … Continue reading Mental Health Challenges in Young Adults
Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling
The book “Writing and Being - Embracing Your Life Through Creative Journaling” by G. Lynn Nelson was recommended to me back in 2019 while I was attending a leadership seminar in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. At the time, we were discussing how to identify leadership traits, focus on personal growth, and create a purpose statement. I … Continue reading Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling
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