In the intricate dance of our marriage, Sheila and I navigate on distinct time clocks. My early-to-bed, early-to-rise rhythm contrasts with her penchant for staying up late and indulging in a bit more morning slumber. This arrangement has served us well over the years, affording me precious moments to decompress at night and reflect on the day ahead in the morning. Recently, Sheila observed that some mornings pass without our customary exchange of “good morning.” As I’m already immersed in...

Amid football playoff season, my approach to supporting teams mirrors a shift in how we can foster positive dynamics within our professional lives. When the Steelers head to Buffalo this weekend, I’ll cheer on a team I love. That is not always the case when a game involves any two others. Sometimes, I find myself cheering for a team not out of genuine affinity but rather as a strategic choice to support their opponent, driven by some calculated dislike. If...

The sun will reach its nadir tomorrow, December 21, at 10:27 PM EST, in the northern hemisphere, as we procrastinators will be resting from our last-minute shopping.  We begin our 6-month journey back to the fullness of sunlight and the warmth of the summertime in just a few hours. No wonder we are built for resilience as nature showers her experiences of recovering from the depths of winter’s darkness towards the fullness of summer’s long days like the clock she...