We are all experiencing a huge, major change in plans. What can we do? We can improvise and as a result we can build resilience.

Virtual communication has replaced in-person during our pandemic-induced quarantine. To be successful, we must still effectively connect.

Winston Churchill described "eating your words" to be a wholesome diet. Here's my story of when I had to "eat my words." Never say never.

Decluttering and deep cleaning achieve more than improve the appearance of your home. They give you back a sense of control in your life.

Working from home has become the new normal. What are the challenges it presents? What strategies make it work?

What makes us unique makes us valuable and turns our weaknesses into strengths. Take time to be introspective. You are special.

“No way! No how!” is our granddaughter Emily’s favorite saying currently. If she doesn’t want to do something, she doesn’t sugar coat it or apologize, she te...

As we enter this century’s decade of the “Roaring 20’s,” wouldn’t it be wonderful to have 2020 vision, looking into the year ahead with clarity and accuracy?...

Often, our image of how an event will play out is overly idealistic. Holiday events are a good example of reality not measuring up to expectations. We imagin...

When you are facing a big project or task, are you more inclined to get started right away, or put it off? If you are in the 20% of the population who are co...

After work today, our oldest son, Joey, along with seven other adventurers (at last count), are driving more than 20 hours from Indiana to Leadville, Colorad...

This week the USA turned 243 and this blog turned 2. Happy Birthday! This is my 104th blog post since launching NutritionCommunicator.com two years ago in Ju...

How do you and the audiences you serve view life – as the unfolding of events that happen by chance – or as a process of self-directed actions taken to meet ...

Well-constructed communication is like having a foundation that is unshakable. This photo shows our February house on Cape San Blas, Florida. This house with...

Are you looking for an effective approach to writing New Year’s resolutions? A year ago, I read about author Gretchen Rubin’s plan to write a list of 18 goal...

Brian Tracy, in The Power of Discipline, said, “A wish is a goal with no energy behind it.” I agree – goals are greater than wishes. I am certainly thankful ...

“Making a list and checking it twice...” That familiar song lyric can apply not only to Santa at this time of year, but to all of us. Planning and preparatio...

As we enter the final weeks of another year, what word best describes your state of mind: Panic? Dread? Anticipation? Excitement? Exhausted? Reflective? Than...

The conference is over, your suitcase is waiting to be unpacked, hundreds of emails need to be read or deleted, piles of “real” mail need to be recycled, bag...

Who’s going to FNCE? That’s short for Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo – the annual meeting of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It is just over ...