by Dr. Chris Johnson | Dec 1, 2019 | Learning, Mindfulness, Practice
Do you want more Joy in 2020? Who wouldn’t, right? One way to focus your attention on cultivating joy in the new year is to be mindful of your language. You see, words matter. One Word in particular. You might’ve heard me mention this One Word idea before. I’m...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Nov 5, 2019 | Consciousness, Learning, Mindfulness, Practice, Purpose, Resilience
Packaged up in savory smells, crisp autumn air and bright orange pumpkins, gratefulness is where we turn our attentions as Thanksgiving approaches. Gratefulness is good, and it’s good for you! Yet, there can be a rub. First, the good news. Practicing gratefulness...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Oct 1, 2019 | Consciousness, Learning, Mindfulness, Practice, Purpose
Our once-a-month Thursday breakfast conversations – coffee in hand – typically result in making great connections, learning something useful, and still getting off to work in a timely fashion. Plus, it’s a totally inspiring way to start the day! Yet, this...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Sep 1, 2019 | Learning, Mindfulness, Purpose
It was early one Saturday afternoon when I first heard a soft, muffled knock on a window while clearing out the bed of irises in our front yard. Occasionally, my husband will knock on our window and smile at me, or maybe signal that I have a phone call from Mom. Yet...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Aug 1, 2019 | Learning, Practice, Purpose, Resilience
Ah, August! A prime month for stress-busting summer getaways. Yet, prepping for that relaxing vacation can turn up tension levels for the best of us: bags to be packed, last-minute bills to be paid, late-night laundry to fluff and fold, a schedule to keep. I know it...
