Dr. CK Bray
Monster in My Closet
The other night my six-year-old walked into my room and said: "There is a monster in my closet." "Where is it?" I asked. "I don't...
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Dr. CK Bray
- Nov 27, 2019
- 1 min
A Week of Gratitude
I love Thanksgiving. It is a specific time of year when I am reminded to be grateful. No matter where you live on this beautiful...
Dr. CK Bray
- Nov 5, 2019
- 2 min
Quit Hiding!
I promised myself that I would only watch one episode of “The Office.” Three hours and six episodes later, I finally turned the TV off....
Dr. CK Bray
- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min
It Isn’t Going to Be You
Someone is going to win the lottery this week, it isn’t going to be you. Someone is going to be discovered for their singing talent, it...
Dr. CK Bray
- Oct 9, 2019
- 1 min
Which Choice Are You Making?
Today, will you raise your hand and volunteer or will you hide in your office or cubicle? Will you get up early and meditate, exercise or...
Dr. CK Bray
- Oct 2, 2019
- 1 min
All Learning, No Doing
I was in a courtroom last week as a witness. After watching the proceedings for an hour, I turned to the lawyer sitting next to me and...
Dr. CK Bray
- Aug 21, 2019
- 1 min
What the Crocodile Hunter Can Teach You About Your Job
I recently watched the documentary on Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter. I quickly remembered how excited he gets over each individual...
Dr. CK Bray
- Jul 17, 2019
- 2 min
Why Park Rangers Lied to Me at the Grand Canyon
I recently hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim to rim. It is a 44-mile hike with about 14,000 feet in elevation. Only 3 days before the...
Dr. CK Bray
- Jun 12, 2019
- 1 min
You Are Right
Last week you got in an argument with a counterpart at work and couldn’t believe they blamed the incident on you. “I am totally right!”...
Dr. CK Bray
- May 22, 2019
- 2 min
Is This What I Want to Do for the Rest of My Life?
I hate my job, I don’t get paid near enough for the work I do! I am going to be stuck here for the next 10, 20, or 30 years. These are...
Dr. CK Bray
- May 14, 2019
- 1 min
Best In Show
Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and numerous other platforms seem to promulgate the need for us to be "Best In Show!" Fluffed, washed,...
Dr. CK Bray
- May 8, 2019
- 1 min
I’m the Marie Kondo of Brain Clutter
Marie Kondo says, "If an item doesn't bring you joy, throw it out!" I say the same thing about all the clutter in your head. If your...
Dr. CK Bray
- May 1, 2019
- 1 min
Your Phone May Be Hindering Your Performance
One of my favorite authors and researchers on SmartPhone use Cal Newport posted an article about the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals...
Dr. CK Bray
- Apr 24, 2019
- 2 min
Pitfalls in Behavior Change: Why You Aren’t Perfect….Yet.
Everyone has something they would like to change about their life. Next time you are at dinner with friends and the conversation lags,...
Dr. CK Bray
- Apr 16, 2019
- 1 min
Did I Just Say That OUT LOUD?
There is rarely a meeting where I don't ask myself, "Did the person think before they said that?" The workplace is becoming ever more...
Dr. CK Bray
- Apr 9, 2019
- 1 min
When Your Choice Is Between Good, Better, and Best
When I hear others proudly say, "I'm so busy or I'm too busy," as if it is a badge of honor, the individual is telling me they don't know...
Dr. CK Bray
- Apr 3, 2019
- 1 min
Neurons that Fire Together Wire Together
We laughed at Stuart Smalley and his positive affirmation of “I’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me.” That...
Dr. CK Bray
- Mar 27, 2019
- 2 min
Why You Will Let Me Give You An Electric Shock
We are always busy, running to the next meeting, project, activity, and appointment. We even walk 10% faster than we did 10 years ago...
Dr. CK Bray
- Mar 20, 2019
- 2 min
Risky Business
There is a difference between what feels risky and what is truly risky, a difference in what we should fear in life and what we actually...
Dr. CK Bray
- Mar 12, 2019
- 2 min
Mentally Tough
It is time to get mentally tough. With advances in technology, the increase in employee workload, and the speed of change, you have to...