Simple Superpowers Series, Part 1: If we want to make changes in our lives and relationships in the new year, where should we put our attention? What “little things” will make the biggest difference? Researchers have identified actions that have an outsized – almost miraculous – impact for human flourishing. We call these the simple…
Healthier fitness, weight, and diet. Improved finances. Better mental health. More time for loved ones. What do all of these have in common? According to a recent poll, these are Americans’ top New Year’s resolutions for 2024. And when we make our New Year’s resolutions, more than three out of four of us (77%) have…
Would you like a stronger marriage in 2024? If you’re like me, you realize that a strong marriage takes time, effort, and a willingness to grow. That’s why I’m very excited to announce that I’ve partnered with 9 top marriage authors, counselors, and coaches to place resources into your hands that can help. We’re calling…
If there’s one thing we learned in 2023 (and 2022, and 2021…), it’s that disruption is the new normal. And maybe it always has been, right? While this year’s headlines may have seemed “new” – spy balloons, devastating fires, war abroad, and soaring interest rates at home – they reveal what we’ve always known: This…
Not long ago, I got into a conversation with a young couple trying to navigate the journey of their first Christmas as husband and wife. Not surprisingly, they had discovered the road was full of potholes. Given how hard it is to buy an affordable house these days, she was eager to start radically saving…
Earlier this year, my three-part series for parents of empty nesters looked at how we parent adult kids when they are grown and gone. But what do our adult kids themselves say they need? Read on to discover a few additional – and essential – action steps. For years, we build activities, budgets, and family…
