Louise CarnachanMay 312 minMaking Space for Grief at WorkHere we are, shattered in the aftermath of another spate of horrific mass shootings in our country. It’s nearly impossible to remain...
Louise CarnachanApr 54 minJumping to Conclusions is Not an Aerobic ActivityIt was my mother’s 98th birthday and I had ordered a special cake. Paper butterflies were to fly out of the box when it was opened. Since...
Louise CarnachanMar 222 minThe HopeWe have watched in horror as the destruction of Ukraine and its people continues to unfold on our screens. If you’re like me, you’ve been...
Louise CarnachanFeb 13 minEmotional LiteracyI responded to a reporter whose query contained an unattributed quote for me to react to. The person quoted had gone off the deep end...
Louise CarnachanJan 42 minBegin Again, 2022An aspect of meditation has been bugging me for years. I often felt like I was a failure when my mind would stray AGAIN. I found myself...
Louise CarnachanDec 7, 20212 minDifficult People—Why Do They Behave That Way?Ah, the holidays 2021. You’ve got obligations, work, family, and the decisions whether to socialize as Covid continues. Welcome to a...
Louise CarnachanNov 9, 20214 minIs it Possible to be Too Empathetic?Empathy can be defined as walking in someone else’s shoes, really feeling their suffering. Certain professions attract empaths:...
Louise CarnachanOct 26, 20212 minStrategies When Things Go WrongThe Olympic Games are about as high pressure as you get for an athlete or a team.You’d think a silver medalist would be happier with...
Louise CarnachanSep 14, 20213 minSelf-soothingEarly in my career, a colleague who’d had enough of my whining asked if I’d ever considered suffering in silence. The answer was, “No.”...