March madness - it's that time of the year

It’s that time of the year. Who doesn’t love March Madness? Such great hope in the air and passion to win. As I was examining the news over the past several days to get input for my NCAA college basketball bracket, of course I also read the news about current events. It seems like ‘March Madness’ is surrounding us on all fronts from financial to drone crashes, extreme weather, health crises and war.

It's certainly hard not to get anxious scanning the headlines these days, but there are lessons to be learned from college basketball teams. Focus on what you can control and what actions you can personally take and be proactive in coping with stress and loss. Don’t internalize these crazy times rather understand the issues and what you can do yourself and within your community personally and professionally.