Another Failed Experiment! It’s when things don’t work that we learn the most

Do we learn more when things go as expected or when they don’t? When I was a scientist working in the lab, I would commonly spend my days setting up experiments. The goal was to develop assays [...]

Want More Self-Confidence? Start with a Little Self-Compassion

Sheryl and her husband Dave were on a family vacation in Mexico. When Dave didn’t show up for dinner with friends, Sheryl rushed to the hotel’s fitness center to find him. To her horror, she [...]

Then I Heard a Loud CRUNCH! – What if mistakes are lessons in disguise?

Do you ever get mad at yourself for making a mistake? I was slowly backing out of the parking spot when I heard my husband yell something from the passenger seat. Too late! A moment later, I [...]