by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D.
When I was 20 years old, I had a cool summer job. I worked in an orphanage in Paris as a caregiver for a group of eight children. Because I had to be at work in the wee hours of the morning, I was usually done for the day shortly after lunch. At least...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D.
When you Google the keywords “life balance goals” you get over 247 million results. Seems like a few of us have goals to be more balanced. Goal Setting Theory is one of the most well-researched models of human motivation. The theory explains that when we...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D.
Hi Friends, Fans, and Passersby, If you’ve read prior posts, you’ll know that something big is happening to me this year. And, I want to share it with you. I’ve written a storybook for kids to help them with the same issues I’ve been writing to you...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D.
Executive Function is not: A party for company leaders A measure of the success of an executive A new word for “job description” Executive Function is a set of important mental skills that help you set goals and get things done. Your Executive Function skills...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D.
I am my own worst enemy. I am also the person who pushes me toward excellence. I make me miserable some days with constant mental replays of my darkest moments. I set (and achieve!) goals for things I did not think were possible. I struggle...
