Our family has had a New Year’s tradition of looking together at the highlights, joys and sorrows of the departing year. We try to capture some of the most meaningful and joyful events, fishing through memories and finding special moments that shine and stand out. Several years ago, we added something new. We decided to…
Finishing Strong: How to End this Year and Launch the New One based on Peak-End Theory by Gregg Krech A few years ago I wrote an essay inspired by Nobel Prize winner, Daniel Kahneman – “What Can We Learn About Gratitude from a Colonoscopy?” In that essay I mentioned something called “Peak-End Theory.” This theory…
by Gregg Krech It may not come as a surprise to hear that New Year’s resolutions don’t work – at least for more than 90% of those who make them. So if you slip from your ambitious plan, you have lots of company. You’ll hear a lot of discussion about how to make better resolutions:…
The beginning of the New Year is seen as a transition for many of us. It’s a time to step back from our life to reconsider where we’ve been and where we want to go. In some respects, it’s really not a very big transition. It’s a much bigger transition to get married/divorced, have a…
An enjoyable way to come to closure at the end of a year is to make a map of the year on a poster board (or flip chart paper). The result is a collection of reflections that captures some of the key highlights of the year. If you have a partner or family, this can…
The Art of Taking Action by Gregg Krech. The Kindle version of Gregg’s best-selling book is on sale for 50% off for the next 36 hours ($2.99). A unique book on the “Action” side of Asian psychology, the book is both practical and inspiring. A great resource for the new year. 2. Daily Intention: The…
There’s a sense of mystery in the air. What will the new year bring? No one can answer that question with any certainty, though our dreams, hopes and fears arise on their own, regardless, and can stir us with their energy. But we are about to bring closure to 2017. Many of us are naturally…
My friend Jiun taught me about favorites. She was the cook (tenzo) at a Zen Center in the Catskill Mountains. She always used the word “favorite” as a noun – “this is my favorite” or “you are my favorite.” After a while I realized that her favorites would change, sometimes in a matter of…