In this month's issue, some great research on the power of small practices -- which has become increasingly important in my own personal life. That ultimately leads to a broader question of a healthy mind, just as we consider our physical health. From personal to systemic, I enjoyed Berkana's paper on large-scale change. And lastly, an open question around how can we change our compensation programs given all the research that trumps materialism with gratitude. If any of these elicit some thoughts, I would love to hear back from you.
The Benefits of Consistency
How to learn new habits? Small, consistent practice. Decidedly unsexy, but the findings back up its importance. This can be applied to flossing or gratitude practices, the unconscious works the same way.
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Healthy Body, Unhealthy Mind
Just as we screen our food, what will get us to screen our media? Every stimulus creates a response, conscious or not. Some say today's cultural content is the literary equivalent of sugary cereal -- how can we create the conditions to shift the consumption?
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The Lifecycle of Emergence
How does large-scale change happen? Turns out, complex systems do not follow linear patterns. Think of nature, or societies. This thoughtful paper explains the concept of emergence as a pattern for social transformation. It also suggests ways to support transformation through unfolding a ripple effect -- to name, connect, nourish, and illuminate those who are birthing a new world.
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Gratitude Beats Materialism
While most of us know that chasing material pleasures isn't very good at creating lasting wellness, research has been late to the field. Here we see the latest studies sharing how practices of positive reflection impact well-being dramatically more than consumerist behavior. In the workplace, how can this understanding lend itself to more skillful compensation programs?
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