On receiving the Bowdoin College 2023 Distinguished Educator Award
Dr. B was named the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Distinguished Educator Award by Bowdoin College. His acceptance speech received a standing ovation…“President Rose, Awa Diaw”…
Stress Is Not What You Think It Is
Embark on a revealing journey as Dr. B uncovers the true source of stress. While external factors often take the blame, Dr. B digs deeper to unveil its genuine root cause. Get ready to challenge assumptions and gain invaluable insights into stress's complex nature....
How to Handle Uncertainty
Enter the realm of embracing uncertainty with Dr. B's enlightening article. Uncover hidden opportunities in mastering the art of staying present, turning uncertainty into a gateway for growth. Explore a liberating perspective that fosters resilience amidst life's...
The Psychology of Procrastination: What Is It Really? and How Do You Overcome It?
Everyone procrastinates, whether it’s with school assignments, job tasks, family chores, work products, going on a diet, starting an exercise routine… the list goes on. But have you ever stopped for a moment to wonder, “What is procrastination?” For me,...
Navigating Self-Care and Compassion in the Time of COVID-19
Insights & Tips June13, 2021SELF-CARE The stresses of COVID-19—falling ill, losing friends, colleagues and loved ones, sheltering in place, wearing masks and social distancing—have brought with them a special urgency to take care of ourselves. Psychologist Dr....
No Stress Sundays – May 9, 2021
Insights & Tips May 9, 2021SELF-CARE Our values play an important role in defining who we are and in how we interact with others.Take time today to reflect on your values. Contemplate these aspects of yourself and how they define your mindset and everyday...
No Stress Sundays – April 12, 2021
Insights & Tips April 12, 2021SELF-CARE Music can have a deep impact on your physical well-being as well as your mental health. It can bring you to moments of complete joy or inner reflection. VeryWellMinded.com writes, “Research suggests that background music, or...
No Stress Sundays – March 14, 2021
Insights & Tips March 14, 2021SELF-CARE Take a break from screens! The computer, laptop or mobile device puts your central vision—which is hard-wired to your sympathetic nervous system—in overdrive. Plainly put: screen time puts you into fight-or-flight. No wonder...
No Stress Sundays – February 14, 2021
Insights & Tips February 14, 2021SELF-CARE Meditate to calm down. The mind is so active! It flips between the past and the future (“I should have said that….” or “What’s going to happen when…?”). Come back to the present by following this simple meditation...
NO STRESS SUNDAYS – January 10, 2021
Insights & Tips January 10, 2021SELF-CARE It’s worthwhile to be helpful and to please others, but this can lead to not knowing what’s good for you. If you’re too busy to devote time to activities that contribute to your own healthy balance, that may be a sign that...