The Comeback Is Not a Straight Line
Setbacks inside the recovery are part of the recovery.
Category: Moments
Short real-time updates and posts from Chris — the “Magic Moments” live feed.
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A Summer List That Won’t Turn Into Another To-Do List
Summer bucket lists often become one more source of pressure. Here’s how to build a short, joyful list for the season that leaves room for rest and spontaneity. Read more
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How to Answer “So, What’s Next?” When You Don’t Know Yet
Graduation parties and family gatherings come with one inevitable question. If you’re between chapters and don’t have a tidy answer, here’s how to respond honestly without feeling small. Read more
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Leaving Well: A Checklist for Your Last Weeks at a Job
Late spring and summer bring plenty of job changes. How you leave shapes your reputation and relationships for years. Here’s a practical checklist for your final weeks. Read more
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Parents of Graduates: Stepping Back Without Stepping Away
Watching a child graduate is joyful and disorienting. Here’s how parents can shift from manager to mentor, offer support without taking over, and handle their own feelings about the change. Read more
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Myth vs. Fact: Life After Graduation
Graduates hear plenty of advice, and some of it adds pressure without helping. Here are four common myths about life after graduation, and what tends to be true instead. Read more
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Recognition That Lands: How Leaders Can Say Thank You Specifically
Generic praise fades fast. Specific, timely recognition tells people their effort was seen. Here’s how leaders can say thank you in a way that lands, especially after a demanding spring. Read more
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Reaching Back Out: How to Reconnect With a Friend You Lost Touch With
Friendships often fade during hard or busy seasons without any falling out. If someone has been on your mind, here’s how to reach back out without overthinking it. Read more
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Q&A: How Can I Help My Teen Through a College Rejection?
By May, many students know where they’re headed, and some are nursing a rejection from the school they wanted most. Here’s how parents can help a teen absorb the disappointment and move forward. Read more
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Anna Jarvis and the Handwritten Letter: The Original Spirit of Mother’s Day
The woman who campaigned for Mother’s Day later fought the commercial holiday it became. Her original idea, a personal note of thanks, is still a fine gift for the second Sunday in May. Read more
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Florence Nightingale and the Art of Making the Case for Change
Nurses are honored each May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Her most lasting lesson for leaders may be how she turned hard evidence into change that powerful people could not ignore. Read more