How to Find Support in Difficult Times

Back in the day when I used to run triathlons, I discovered something powerful that helped me get through in the face of physical challenge. It wasn’t just my training but the encouragement from the spectators and the other racers that helped me find the stamina to keep on going. The energy from those around me gave […]

Find Ways to Say “Yes”

In theory, most people agree that it’s a good idea for both partners in a relationship to have influence in decision-making. You imagine you’re good at working as a team, compromising, and going back and forth—if only your partner would be more flexible.  Research conducted by Drs. Gottman and Jacobson showed that men who accept […]

How Friendships With Elders Help Teens Find Purpose

Time in this high school moves without hurry once classes are done. Afternoon sun fills the halls, almost empty of students now except for the few still packing up. In one classroom, teens and older adults begin to arrive—some ebulliently, others shyly, but all with an eagerness that feels palpable. Gradually, their voices and laughter […]