three important elements of hope: goals, pathways and agency. So, we experience hope when we can conceptualize valuable and realistic goals; we have the capacity to define an action plan and strategies (that include alternatives, flexible ways) to reach those goals and the belief that we can put those plans into action and we have the necessary motivation and resources.

After one year of moving abroad and learning and working in foreign languages, one time I went back home, my grandfather interviewed me thoroughly: how do you feel « over there » ? In which language do you speak with your boss? What about your colleagues? Did you make friends? In which language do you talk to them ?...and after a pause for reflection he finally asked me : in which language do you think now ? or dream ?

“In order to be free (or feel free) and happy we need to learn compassion, perseverance, optimism, curiosity and of course courage." So, here are a few steps for setting resolutions that might be useful in any situation...

three important elements of hope: goals, pathways and agency. So, we experience hope when we can conceptualize valuable and realistic goals; we have the capacity to define an action plan and strategies (that include alternatives, flexible ways) to reach those goals and the belief that we can put those plans into action and we have the necessary motivation and resources.

After one year of moving abroad and learning and working in foreign languages, one time I went back home, my grandfather interviewed me thoroughly: how do you feel « over there » ? In which language do you speak with your boss? What about your colleagues? Did you make friends? In which language do you talk to them ?...and after a pause for reflection he finally asked me : in which language do you think now ? or dream ?

I finally found a bit of time this sunny Tuesday to write about sustainable food habits as a part of...

three important elements of hope: goals, pathways and agency. So, we experience hope when we can conceptualize valuable and realistic goals; we have the capacity to define an action plan and strategies (that include alternatives, flexible ways) to reach those goals and the belief that we can put those plans into action and we have the necessary motivation and resources.

After one year of moving abroad and learning and working in foreign languages, one time I went back home, my grandfather interviewed me thoroughly: how do you feel « over there » ? In which language do you speak with your boss? What about your colleagues? Did you make friends? In which language do you talk to them ?...and after a pause for reflection he finally asked me : in which language do you think now ? or dream ?

We've talked a lot about health this year. No surprise, given the situation. But this trend of healthy living with...