Current e-Journal – July 8, 2020 The moment to create what is possible is RIGHT NOW. First, a quick update (and an invitation!) In the spirit of creating what is possible, this Monday, July 13th our board and community will discuss two items aimed at just that. And we hope you will join in. Item 1: Celebrating … Read more
Current e-Journal – May 26, 2020 Here’s the truth about self care… Spoiler alert: There is a great new resource in the Resource List below, a joint venture between Creating the Future and the Association for Corporate Citizenship Professionals. And it’s FREE! The truth about self care Are you tired of hearing about “self … Read more
Current e-Journal – May 4, 2020 What is possible when this is all over? During this time of quarantine, in addition to feelings of unease and uncertainty, people are also feeling a sense of possibility. In some cases it is a quiet murmur, in other cases a roar. So many people are expressing the desire … Read more
Current e-Journal – April 20, 2020 The truth about gratitude when life feels hard Here is the simple truth about gratitude: Gratitude can actually reduce the release of stress chemicals like cortisol into the bloodstream. And given the low hum (or perhaps the huge cacophony) of stress we are all feeling these days, that’s a big … Read more
Current e-Journal – March 30, 2020 Like new parents adjusting to a new reality, there are tools to help guide us along the way. Just as it is when we start any new skill, making our way through this new reality can feel clunky and uncertain. This week’s eJournal is therefore short and sweet, two … Read more
Current e-Journal – March 23, 2020 A short message from Hildy to help us bring out the best in ourselves and each other in this new reality. Article: Explaining the Brain Science of Why You Aren’t Thinking Clearly These Days During these disorienting times, If you’re suddenly feeling clumsy, dropping or bumping into things… If … Read more
Current e-Journal – March 19, 2020 If you’re not feeling 100% like yourself these days, that’s 100% normal. This is Your Brain on Fear… When times are as uncertain as they are right now, it is not surprising that most of us are feeling a bit off our game. Perhaps you’re finding it hard to … Read more
This is Part 2 of the article, Why You Aren’t Thinking Clearly: The Brain Science of Fear in Uncertain Times. We strongly encourage you to read Part 1 before diving in here, to understand how our brains are doing exactly what they were designed to do. Calming Your Survival Brain If you’ve tried reasoning with … Read more
Current e-Journal – February 23, 2020 Imagine the possibilities if every system you encountered was aimed at bringing out the best in you! Helping You Create Systems Change Creating the Future’s mission is to help you change the systems you encounter every day, making those systems more humane, all via the questions you ask. So many of the … Read more
Current e-Journal – January 19, 2020 Thank you. And I need some help… Thank you. And I need some help. The “paper prayer” image above is from Austin Kleon’s latest book, Keep Going. The book is a great kick-off to the new year, sharing approaches for staying creative, especially when it feels like the muse has … Read more