Focused and Diffuse: Two Modes of Thinking
#Training TuesdaysOur brains employ two modes of thinking to tackle any large task: focused and diffuse. Both are equally valuable but serve very different purposes. To do…
7 Activities to Help Your Child Develop a Positive Attitude
#Training TuesdaysScience shows that it’s natural for people to dwell more on negative thoughts than on positive ones, and this can be even more true for…
How To Magnify Your Smartphone’s Screen To Make Reading Easier
#Training TuesdaysDo you ever have to squint to see the fine print on your smartphone? In this article, learn how to access features of both iPhone and…
The Science of Awe
#Training TuesdaysCan psychologists chart what happens when nature blows your mind? Click here to view. SierraClub.com | 15 min read…
Just One Thing: Simple Practices - Enjoy the Freedom Not To
#Training TuesdaysDo you got to? The Practice: Enjoy the freedom not to. Click here to view. RickHanson.net | 5 min read…
How I Make DIY Planters Out of Papercrete Using a Glass Mold
#Training TuesdaysStep by step instructions to make a light-weight planter. Click here to view. YouTube | 7 minute video…
Nine Person Precision Ball Passing
#Training TuesdaysBall Passing is part dance, part game and part living puzzle. Created by award winning choreographer Charles Moulton in 1978, Ball Passing has been taught to…
Finding Beauty: Winners of the 2021 Westways Photo Contest
#Training TuesdaysIn preparing for the eighth annual Westways photo contest, we wondered to what extent folks had ventured forth during a year unlike any other. So we…
A Primer On NFTs: What Do You Really Own?
#Training TuesdaysIf you have read or watched the news at all this year, you have almost certainly seen the acronym “NFT”—usually, in the context of an…
How To Be A Better Lawyer In Just A Few Minutes A Day
#Training TuesdaysLawyers are notoriously busy folks, but Jeremy W. Richter wants them to give him five minutes of their day to become better at what they do.…
The One-Minute Secret To Forming A New Habit
#Training TuesdaysSociologist Christine Carter shares a simple step to shift your mindset and keep you on track to achieving your grandest ambitions. Click here to view. Ted…
How To Practice Self-Care As A Busy Parent
#Training TuesdaysWhether you’re a new parent or your youngest child is preparing to graduate high school, the effects of COVID-19 are complicating day-to-day life. Self-care helps…