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Now More Than Ever . . .
When I first published Mud and Dreams, the levels of anxiety and depression, hostility and loneliness, were rising dramatically among all groups. That was before the pandemic, before so many other things that have driven us further apart. Conditions are even more desperate today. Now more than ever, we need…
This is what you shall do . . .
Want to be Happy? Train Like an Athlete.
Levels of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness have been steadily rising for years. In 2011, 28% of high school students experienced “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.” By 2021, that number had risen 42%. Among the broader population, about 10% of Americans were being treated for depression in 2015. By 2023,…
Oh So Many Books (Updated July 2024)
Successfully Navigating 10,000 Negotiations
Working Remotely? How To Stay Connected
Remote work is here to stay. A recent study projects that after the pandemic ends, 22 percent of all full work days will be take place from home, compared with 5 percent before. (Barrero, Bloom and Davis, 2020). Fortunately, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses found that they could still get payroll…
The Why of Art
Literary Sommelier: How Do We Assess Literature
The Good and the Ugly in the Practice of Law
By now, most of us are familiar with the mental health risks associated with the practice of law. A 2016 ABA study found 20.6% of lawyers had unhealthy relationships with alcohol, 28% reported symptoms of depression, 19% showed signs of anxiety, and 23% had harmful levels of stress. North Carolina has a long history of attending…