Notes
from Dr. A
Musings, inspirations and research to support you as you follow your gifts.
The Happiness Gap: Why Feeling Less Bad Isn’t the Same as Feeling Good
We’ve been taught that feeling "less bad" is the path to happiness. But what if that’s not true?
New Year, Sharper You: Forget Well-Rounded, Grow Your Edges
As the clock strikes midnight and the world shouts 'Happy New Year,' the collective energy of reinvention fills the air. For 2025, Dr. A challenges us to draw inspiration from Antoni Gaudí, the renowned Spanish architect, by choosing to think differently about our ambitions and, instead of trying to fit in, celebrating what makes us stand out in bold, new ways.
Your Gifts: A New Love Language for 2024
Ever wondered about your partner's unique gifts? Dive into our latest blog post, where we explore the wonders of Positive Psychology and how it can strengthen your relationship.
Character Strength Coaching: A Path to Enhancing Nurse Resilience and Well-Being
In these challenging times, it's vital that we support the mental health of our nurses. One remarkable approach to achieving this is through character strength coaching.
This Way to Happy: Glimmer Gazing
Meet Oscar. He’s one of my “go-to” glimmers. What’s a glimmer you ask?
The Positive Power of Pippi
Curious what Pippi Longstocking has to do with living your best life? She’s the perfect example of someone following her gifts and thriving! Excited to share my childhood hero with you in my latest blog post.
Following Your Gifts Through Adversity
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month and me writing about it here may seem a departure from my typical musings. However, our pursuit of a meaningful life is not only centered on achievement in our careers or naming our purpose. Moments of adversity give us an opportunity to pull from our core strengths to bring meaning to dark times and give hope to those around us.
Finding the “Ching” with Your Coaching Partner
There are coaches for just about everything. From getting in shape to finding your ideal career path or making space for happiness, people are investing their time, energy and money more than ever in these valuable relationships. How do you know if you have found the right one for you?
Applying the Gift Lens to Your Life
Keep reading and I will tell you how to shift your focus to see the strengths in yourself and others, and thereby experience the magic of seeing the world through a strength-based perspective.
Dr. A’s Take on Positive Psychology
An introduction to the scientific discipline of Positive Psychology.
Introduction to the VIA Survey of Character Strengths
Why it’s important to learn more about your gifts and how the VIA Survey of Character Strengths can help you discover them.