Feeling pressure or excessive stress narrows our thinking and options. Our brain simplifies and tells us it's either this or that, right or wrong, my way or the highway, and so on. Don't believe that duality. Instead... Casey's eTip: Look for the Third Option When you notice that your problem-solving…

"Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity," wrote Simone Weil in 1942 and it's true today. To give it… Casey's eTip: Listen Without Giving Advice Telling someone how to fix their problems or improve their situation can be well-meaning, but it tends to shut the speaker down. Trust…

Communication is a critical element of producing the life that you want. But what if you have a medical emergency and can't speak or write? Your phone do it for you if you... Casey's eTip: Set Up ICE on Your Phone ICE stands for In Case of Emergency. You can…

Motivation can be difficult to muster for some activities. It can help to… Casey's eTip: Imagine How You'll Feel Afterwards Usually people try to stimulate motivation with mild self-reproach: "Don't procrastinate!" "Think how bad it'll be if you don't do it." This approach can backfire. Its opposite, however, works quite…