by Christi Barrett | Creativity, Wellness
I’ll admit that a daily practice of journaling is difficult for me. I have failed miserably at regular journaling, and I’m not giving up. (I am 2.5 years into my monthly gratitude spreadsheet, and that’s proving to be incredibly helpful in...
by Christi Barrett | Goals
It can be argued that 2020 was an exceptional year – bringing much uncertainty, chaos, concern and even grief. How does one mark the end such a year and begin anew in 2021?The host of the podcast “Broken Brain with Dhru Purohit,” shares a simple...
by Christi Barrett | Growth, Leadership
I’ve heard a lot about the benefits of keeping a journal – for stress relief, to capture learning and even to boost the immune system. Therefore, the HBR article about the advantages of journaling for leaders was not a complete surprise. I must admit to an...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
“The unexamined life is not worth living.” SocratesLife seems to move at the speed of light, and most leaders don’t feel they have the luxury of stepping back to reflect. Yes, you may do a project debrief when you finish a chunk of work. But when was...
by Christi Barrett | Communication
When was the last time you sat down to compose something on paper, rather than the computer or your iPad? In fact, writing by hand boosts neural activity that can help you learn faster and be more creative.An article in the Wall Street Journal Online cites research...
