NO PAIN, NO GAIN?
The phrase “no pain, no gain” is often uttered as a motivational mantra when engaging in exercise and other self-improvement activities. Although we continue to chase “pain-free” ways of making …
AN EXTRA HOUR IN YOUR DAY
Have you ever said, “If I only had an extra hour each day, I could….”? While a 25-hour day is unrealistic, we actually can create an extra hour (or more) …
CHOOSE YOUR FOCUS
How many times have you traveled to work only to realize that you “zoned out” the whole way and couldn’t recall a thing from your journey? It can be a …
RECHARGE
Laptop, iPad, Kindle, Bluetooth, Android, battery pack, mobile jet pack, 2nd laptop, iPod… The list of gadgets that we charge on a daily basis continues to grow (so much that …
PERSPECTIVE
When landscapers come across dandelions on lawns, they see pesky, pervasive weeds that detract from the beauty of the grass and must be removed. When children come across a meadow …
THERE ARE ALWAYS GOOD THINGS
Even when your alarm clock fails, you hit every red light, and you’re late to the big interview, there are always good things if you just stop to focus on …
MINDLESSNESS INTERRUPTED
Recently, I moved to a new apartment. Upon getting up the first morning and stumbling to the kitchen to make coffee, it dawned on me how mindlessly I’ve been carrying …
THE DECISION VS. THE ACTION
Have you ever been in a work meeting where a big decision was finally made? Perhaps the team came to consensus on next steps and even a basic plan on …
WANT IT? YOU GOTTA MAKE ROOM FOR IT!
When I find myself at a buffet, I always start with the dessert section first. At most buffets, there are a myriad of tasty options to choose from, but only …
THE OPPOSITE OF SUCCESS IS…
If your first thought was “failure”, you’re in good company. In our culture, the words “succeed” and “fail” are often posed as opposites. Of course, this is rather simplistic. Cognitively, …