Frequently, I am asked about the Ann C Holm/Annholm.net logo. What do these colorful squares actually mean? I have heard all kinds of interesting guesses including: That's a Myers-Briggs table! It's a Rubric's Cube because you're going to figure me…
The Minnesota Brain Injury Association 2010 Walk for Thought occurred on September 25, 2010 at Como Park in St. Paul. The theme for this year's walk was "Sports Concussions." Sports concussions are not merely "getting your bell rung" as was…
"We must educate young athletes, coaches and parents to recognize the warning signs of brain injures and ultimately to find ways to prevent them. I want to educate young athletes to learn to play hard- but play smart. We all…
Mindfulness, meditation, and breath awareness. Is this all a big fad or can you actually gain a cognitive edge from sitting for 15-20 minutes each day focusing on the breath? A recent study published in Science Daily states even after…
Many people who take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator will ask whether or not their psychological type can change. According to type theory, basic type preferences for perception or judgment are inborn and do not change. However, it is also known…
Last week, I attended the conference, The Mind That Changes the Brain featuring Norman Doidge and Daniel Siegel two of the current authorities on how mental experience and mindfulness can change the structure of the brain. The Breath Awareness Exercise,…
The April 22, 2010 issue of the Wall Street Journal profiled the use of the MBTI in career planning: It seems that this old classic is still pertinent even today. I will have to write a comment to the paper…
Much has been written about the importance of formulating goals to achieve success. First, you appraise your current situation. Next, you decide what you wish to achieve. Then you identify specific activities that will help you reach that goal. Simple,…
Identifying your unique personal qualities is a key factor in maximizing potential. The challenging part is to find out how you can parlay these characteristics into behaviors that are actually going to yield improved competence, a better job, or general…
A family friend was interested in learning about neurological rehabilitation. What do you do with someone who suffers a head injury? Even minor head injuries can result in increased irritability, memory problems, difficulty with judgment, impulse control... Of course, the…