Organizational psychologist Adam Grant noted that “unscheduled time isn’t wasted. It’s invested in well-being.” Yet, so many of us fret over wasted time in the workplace and at home. Some over helicopter their children to the point that their kids are over-scheduled, running from one thing to the […]
What are your future travel plans? I know I want to go. I know, I want to go somewhere. I know, I need to get away. But where to and when? I spent a large part of the day writing out my travel wish list on a whiteboard. […]
Which activities make you lose track of time? Losing track of time is such an easy thing to do nowadays. Or in actuality, it has always been easy to lose track of time. When you’re first in love. When you have a newborn. When you start a new […]
What bothers you and why? I hate delays. I’m really bothered by people who always run late. I dislike having to wait despite a set time appointment. In health care, we have something called cycle time. It’s the time from when you check in till when you are […]
Are you seeking security or adventure? There really shouldn’t be so many either/or situations in life. There should be negotiated and nuanced situations. I believe we all want a sense of security. We want to feel warm and protected. We want to feel sure-footed. We want to know […]
How is life today? Right now? I get asked that a lot lately by many people. Sometimes, one word will suffice. Other times, I need three words. Chaotic, calm, and concerned Tired, tired, and more tired Angry, annoyed, and agitated Hopeful, happy, and hallow Waiting, whining, and wondering […]
Describe your most memorable vacation. I’ve been lucky in terms of my travels. I also tend to have an open mind when it comes to new experiences. Further, I often find myself being a cultural diplomat of sorts. I navigate willingly and openly through many different cultures. As […]
In the fall and spring, morning walks in NYC can be quite hectic. In the summer, instead of so many suits, you catch glimpses of runners running on by. You catch a moment, or two of doggies being walked around the block. You also do see children running […]
What are you most worried about for the future? Have you looked out the window or watched the news lately? There’s many things to worry about. There’s items of immediate concern. There’s medium and long-term worries. Retirement funds while a few decades away are actually on my mind […]
What makes a teacher great? I have to admit that I benefitted greatly from wonderful teachers who worked hard, were not paid much, but invested plenty in me. Interestingly, I had more fruitful personal teacher interactions when I went to public school versus when I went off to […]
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