The Habits That Make Us Human

Earlier this week, the groundhog saw his shadow — six more weeks of winter, or so tradition says. It’s a familiar ritual that always seems to prompt a moment of reflection: how easily life can settle into patterns that feel repetitive. Same season. Same story. Same headlines. And yet within those routines, there’s always an opportunity to see change more clearly — and to decide how we’ll respond to it.

Habits, after all, are what keep us moving forward. They create the structure that allows for progress, while consistency turns intention into lasting results. But even the best habits deserve an occasional check in. In a world that prizes efficiency, taking time to step back, assess, and recalibrate can reveal new ways to strengthen both purpose and performance.

That balance between steady discipline and thoughtful awareness is what keeps us learning and fully engaged in our work and our lives. You’ll find a range of articles below that touch on those ideas and more right now.