The Power of Slow

Career

The Future of Work: Workaholism and the Race Against AI

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on April 16, 2024

One-half of the US workforce claims it works too much. According to new research, the origin lies in the always-on culture, fostered by AI and other tech-driven initiatives.

Artificial Intelligence

Who's Watching Whom?: The Dangers of Surveillance Capitalism

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on March 28, 2024

Algorithms learn our preferences and create endless feedback loops, giving us more of the same. The digital world is about maximizing profits, not optimizing lives.

Career

Why Work and Travel Can Be Good for You

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on November 19, 2023

Living a digital nomad lifestyle is not for everyone, but it has been proven to boost some people's moods and confidence.

Neuroscience

How to Utilize Emotional Pain to Leverage Emotional Power

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on October 26, 2023

Building new neural pathways is essential for processing emotional trauma. A new book shows us how.

Confidence

How to Be Consciously Confident to Offset Anxiety

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on July 17, 2023

Confidence plays a large but often hidden role in how we make decisions.

Emotional Intelligence

The Quest for Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on June 18, 2023

The workplace has changed, but people's need to connect has not. Raising our emotional intelligence can create a more resilient workforce.

Artificial Intelligence

Is AI Hijacking Humanity?

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on April 13, 2023

Technology casts a light on the dark side of humanity, but there are ways to manage its impact.

Gratitude

Mission Impossible? Seeing Joy in a New Light

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on January 11, 2023

Joy is not reserved for the famous and influential. Everyone can access it. It's an inside job.

Relationships

How to Avoid Holiday Hollering This Year

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on November 19, 2022

The holidays don't have to be stressful. Harmony on the outside begins from within.

Gratitude

The Hidden Power of Joy

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on November 8, 2022

How can we talk about joy in times like these? It turns out we can't afford not to.

Gender

Is Racial and Gender Equality a Utopia or Reality?

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on September 28, 2022

Personal Perspective: Has the patriarchy, which has informed such institutions as slavery and women’s lack of voting rights, also stifled male progress?

Anxiety

What Is the Upside of Uncertainty?

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on July 22, 2022

Is there anything good about uncertainty? According to these two authors, it's essential for our growth.

Gratitude

Being Human Is Hard

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on May 13, 2022

As human beings, we all face challenges at some point in our lives. Nataly Kogan shows us how to reduce and even eliminate our struggling.

Relationships

How to Love Your Work Again

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on April 5, 2022

Love is not just about relationships. It's about how we relate to everything, including our work.

Stress

How to Negotiate Stress-Free

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on March 14, 2022

For many, negotiating is a fearful process. With this new method, it may not have to be.

Burnout

Bouncing Back From Burnout

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on October 4, 2021

Burnout has become pervasive among the U.S. workforce. Here's what we can do about it.

Dreaming

How to Reach for Your Dreams (Really)

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on September 17, 2021

Consultant and keynote speaker Dorie Clark has penned a new book to help us redirect our attention to the long term. It is time we reclaim our autonomy and take action.