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Sometimes the kindest thing we can do is remember that everyone is paddling. #DuckSyndrome #Neuroscience #PsychologicalSafety #ChooseGrace #EverydayMagic

Duck Syndrome: The Quiet Work of Staying Afloat

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Sometimes the most interesting discoveries happen while writing the next book. What if science and wonder are not opposites, but two ways of understanding the same human experience? #Neuroscience #WritingLife #Curiosity #ScienceAndWonder #EveryLittleThingIsMagic

Two Things Can Be True at Once

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“Just pet the puppy” may sound like a joke, but neuroscience suggests there is real science behind why animals help us feel calmer, safer, and more connected. Sometimes the simplest advice contains the deepest wisdom. #Neuroscience #DogsOfInstagram #Wellbeing #PositivePsychology #EverydayMagic

Just Pet the Puppy: The Science of Why Animals Help Us Heal

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Recently, Peter Sage suggested that what we call the Law of Attraction might be better understood as the Power of Creation. That idea sent me down a rabbit hole connecting my father’s lessons from Psycho-Cybernetics, modern neuroscience, and the question of whether we attract opportunities—or learn to see them. #PeterSage #Neuroscience #PositivePsychology #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth

The Power of Creation

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Sometimes the messy lawn, missed deadline, or distracted look isn’t laziness—it’s a story you haven’t heard yet. A reminder that most people are carrying battles we can’t see, and grace costs far less than judgment. #ChooseGrace #LifeLessons #EmpathyMatters #HumanKindness #NotQuiteSuperhuman

The Story Behind That House on the Street

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I recently came across a post about a library budget game used with library science students in the 1970s, and it sent me down a rabbit hole exploring the long history of games, simulations, and play in adult learning. Maybe serious gaming isn’t a new idea after all—perhaps we’re simply rediscovering something educators knew decades ago. #AdultLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #SeriousGaming #SystemsThinking #LibraryLife

Before Gamification: The Long History of Play in Adult Learning

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Why do so many “woo-woo” practices seem to help, even when we know they are not literally magical? I’ve been thinking a lot lately about rituals, symbolism, neuroscience, and why humans seem wired to create meaning through routines, stories, and emotional connection. #WooWoo #Neuroscience #Psychology #Creativity #NotQuiteSuperhuman

Why Woo-Woo Works

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Sometimes being poor is expensive in ways people don’t immediately see. The “boots theory” explains why cheap products, short-term survival decisions, and disposable systems can keep people stuck spending more over time. #BootsTheory #TerryPratchett #PlannedObsolescence #EconomicReality #NotQuiteSuperhuman

Wet Feet and Broken Systems: Understanding the Boots Theory

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The Productivity Myth That Steals Joy— When did adults start feeling like every moment had to be productive to be worthwhile? This post explores play, chronic stress, creativity, and the quiet guilt many of us carry when we slow down. #Creativity #MentalHealth #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #NotQuiteSuperhuman

The Productivity Myth That Steals Joy

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Systems Thinking, Jenga, and Unintended Consequences— A Jenga tower, a leadership group, and a powerful reminder that even small decisions can create ripple effects across an entire system. Sometimes instability starts long before the collapse is visible. #SystemsThinking #LeadershipDevelopment #ExperientialLearning #WorkplaceCulture #ProfessionalDevelopment

Systems Thinking, Jenga, and Unintended Consequences

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When Your Mind Becomes a Feedback Loop: Systems Thinking and Mental Health—- Ever notice how one comment or awkward moment can spiral into hours of overthinking? This article explores the connection between systems thinking, mental health, and the feedback loops our minds create when stress, emotion, and rumination start feeding each other. #MentalHealthMonth #SystemsThinking #MentalHealthAwareness #Overthinking #EmotionalWellness

When Your Mind Becomes a Feedback Loop: Systems Thinking and Mental Health

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“This Is the May” explores how stories, creativity, fandom, hope, and small moments of joy can support mental wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month. Inspired by Star Wars themes of resilience, balance, and connection, this latest Learning from the Movies post reminds us that rest, community, and imagination matter. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #StarWars #LearningFromTheMovies #MindsetMatters #Creativity #WellBeing #MayTheForceBeWithYou #MentalHealth #StressRelief #Hope #SelfCare #EmotionalWellness #GeekCulture #EverydayCreativity #NotQuiteSuperhuman

Learning from the Movies: This Is the May

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Lucky Number 7: Jedi Edition explores 7 Star Wars-inspired tips for focus, creativity, stress management, productivity, and finding balance in a hectic world. Discover how Jedi mindset habits can help you stay grounded, resilient, and intentional in everyday life. #StarWars #MayTheForceBeWithYou #JediMindset #ProductivityTips #Creativity #WellBeing #MindsetMatters #StressManagement #PersonalGrowth #NotQuiteSuperhuman #StarWarsDay #GeekCulture #WorkplaceWellness #Focus #EverydayCreativity

Learning From the Movies: Lucky Number 7- Jedi Edition

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Star Wars and the Power of Archetypes: Why These Stories Stay With Us— Explore why Star Wars continues to resonate through timeless archetypes and storytelling patterns that shape how we see ourselves and the world. Discover how these familiar narratives show up in everyday life, guiding meaning, connection, and personal growth.

Star Wars and the Power of Archetypes: Why These Stories Stay With Us

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When the Career Becomes a Character— Why do some fictional careers feel real while others fade into the background? A look at how deeply integrating a character’s job can transform a story from surface-level to immersive. #AmReading #BookBlog #RomanceBooks #WritingCraft #Storytelling #CharacterDevelopment #BookThoughts #ReadersOfInstagram #WritingTips #FictionWriting

When the Career Becomes a Character

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When “Just an Update” Isn’t Just an Update— How systems thinking can improve workplace communication by making hidden impacts visible before they happen. Learn a simple way to share updates that reduce surprises and strengthen team awareness.

When “Just an Update” Isn’t Just an Update

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Shine Theory and the Unicorn Herd— What if being seen at work wasn’t all on you? This post explores Shine Theory and how great leaders (the unicorn kind 🦄) make sure everyone on their team gets recognized and valued.

Shine Theory and the Unicorn Herd