More energy, more focus, more joy comes from asking and answering questions of purpose. End the battle between the two stories we tell ourselves — fantastic or fraud? awesome or anxious? — and be liberated to accomplish more, love more and create more than ever. In this TEDx talk, I share a small-steps exercise for identifying questions of authentic purpose, and personal stories to make this big concept a tangible reality in your life.
More energy, more focus, more joy comes from asking and answering questions of purpose. End the battle between the two stories we tell ourselves — fantastic or fraud? awesome or anxious? — and be liberated to accomplish more, love more and create more than ever. In this TEDx talk, I share a small-steps exercise for identifying questions of authentic purpose, and personal stories to make this big concept a tangible reality in your life.
Does self-help focus on the individual at the expense of society?
Some self-help gurus go too far. Others offer meaningless platitudes. Can there be a popular self-help program that really works – for positive change for individuals and social justice?
Does self-help focus on the individual at the expense of society?
Some self-help gurus go too far. Others offer meaningless platitudes. Can there be a popular self-help program that really works – for positive change for individuals and social justice?
Many of us find money harder to talk about than death – so we do our best to ignore it. Resentment can build. And the fights can be huge. There’s a better way: I’ve launched a free workbook to help you talk money with your honey.
Many of us find money harder to talk about than death – so we do our best to ignore it. Resentment can build. And the fights can be huge. There’s a better way: I’ve launched a free workbook to help you talk money with your honey.
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What every twenty-something needs to know about finding life’s purpose
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Victims Angry at Sweat Lodge Guru’s Attempted Comeback
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Finding Your Purpose at Any Age with Dr. Chrsitine Whelan
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Dr. Whelan: Enlightenment and Self-Help
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How to Beat the “Pink Tax” When You Shop
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The War on Stupid People
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Should you ever push products on your friends?
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8 Strategies to help you quit the snooze button habit for good
Fast Company, June 30, 2016
UW-Madison Professor Offers ‘Big Picture’ Advice for New Graduates
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Purpose Before Paycheck? New Data Says Yes!
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7 Expert-Backed Tips for How to Make a New Habit Permanent
Huffington Post, May 3, 2016
How to Talk to Your Kids About Purpose
Life Reimagined, May 2016
Shake Up Your Routine: How to Break the Autopilot Cycle
Yoga Journal, April 29, 2016
‘The Bachelor’ loves 2 women. Can it really happen to anyone?
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OKCupid Report Shows How Many Dates Couples Usually Go On Before Having Sex
TODAY, February 23, 2016
The Pink Tax: Why Women’s Products Often Cost More
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In A Barbie World: Barbie’s New Look
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 11, 2016
There’s Time To Begin Meaningful Ventures in Your Senior Years
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No Shortcuts to Lifelong Weight Loss
Carroll County Times, January 12, 2016
Six Insightful Reflections on How to Change for the Better
HuffPost Healthy Living, January 7, 2016
Best New Year’s resolutions for your age
FOX News, January 3, 2016
The Pros and Cons of Sharing Your Money Goals
USNews & World Report, June 24, 2015
Empower Yourself Through Exercise
Life Reimagined, June 2015
The Power of True Grit
Life Reimagined, June 2015
The Lunatic Lynching of Sexist Scientist Tim Hunt
The New York Post, June 15, 2015
Real Men Share Why Brains Are Beautiful
Elephant Journal, April 14, 2015
How to Build Good Habits – And Actually Make Them Stick
The Washington Post, March 2, 2015
Revive Your Resolutions
AARP Magazine, Feb/March 2015
Valentine’s Day Credit Card Savings
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Self-Help & Self-Improvement
BBC 4 Thinking Allowed, December 31 2014
How to Set & Conquer Your Money Goals
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Divorce Rates Are Lower… So Are Marriage Rates
TODAY.com, December 3 2014
The Real Threat to Marriage
Wisconsin State Journal, October 17, 2014
Rogue Retreats
Women’s Health UK, September 2014
Why Do You Love Personality Quizzes? Experts Break it Down
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All the Conventional Cohabitation, but No Nuptials
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How to Protect Yourself Against Bad Self-Help
Scientific American, June 17 2014
5 Ways to Seek a Meaningful Paycheck
US News & World Reports, May 21, 2014
The Dangers of Dumbing Down the Sisterhood
Courier Mail (Australia), April 27, 2014
Married Households Tend to Be Richer
CNBC (Mention Research), January 30, 2014
“Bad advice from all sides on the rush to the altar.”
The New York Post, March 18, 2014
“Study: Why aren’t more female plastic surgeons getting married?”
Washington Business Journal, February 18, 2014
“Raising Kids in an age of TMI.”
The New York Post, January 21, 2014
Do You Suffer from FOMO?
Pittsburgh Tribune, July 23, 2013
Traditional Gender Roles Playing Smaller Role in Matrimony
Essential Pittsburgh – NPR, July 15, 2013
Beware of Self-Help Gurus
USA Today, July 11, 2013
James Gandolfini Created an Enduring Legacy
Pittsburgh Tribune, June 23, 2013
“ ‘Dream College’ Lies.”
The New York Post, April 3, 2013
“A Disturbing Treat for 7-Year-Olds.”
The New York Post, February 25, 2013
“Toxic Friendships.”
Huffington Post LIVE discussion, January 28, 2013
“The Paperback Quest for Joy.”
City Journal, Autumn 2012
Stephen Covey’s Legacy
Wall Street Journal Online video discussion, July 17, 2012
“Extreme Exercise.”
Marie Claire, June 26, 2012
“A Closer Look: Christine Whelan”
The University Times, April 5, 2012
“The M.R.S. and the Ph.D.”
The New York Times, February 12, 2012
Why The New Generation Needs the Old Self-Help Classics
Forbes, April 2011
When Self-Help Harms
Self Magazine, August 2010
Interview with Intersections Match on Why Smart Men Marry Smart Women
Radio interview transcribed, February 2010
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