A little over a month ago I was one of those people that make a post on Facebook that they’re leaving Facebook. However, I acknowledged I would be back in thirty days. Like many others who have read “Digital Minimalism” by Cal Newport, I was inspired (convinced) to try a 30-day digital detox. The Concept […]
There are few things as ambiguous and frustrating as figuring out how to job search. Upon realizing that submitting an application isn’t going to work roughly 95% of the time, the process starts to look a little less black and white, and a little more bleak. The road to getting an interview or offer is […]
Creating a less stressful life often comes down to making difficult decisions easier. Decisions become difficult when we don’t know what we want. The paradox here is that one of the best ways to clarify what we want is by making decisions and taking action. That doesn’t resolve the fact that some decisions leave us […]
When I first told people I was going to attend a 10-day silent meditation retreat, I didn’t hesitate using that word: retreat. However, that word evokes images of a beautiful view, feelings of comfort, and a do-whatever-you-want type of experience. And that was NOT this! This was a challenging course designed to train the mind, […]
Have you ever been in a conversation that escalated into a heated argument when you were only trying to express how you feel? It may go something like this: We’re simply trying to express our point of view to let the other person know how we feel. All of a sudden, they get defensive. Then […]
Have you ever stopped to consider the question: what is the real difference between positive and negative emotions? Most people accept that emotions such as fear, sadness, guilt, etc. are a part of life, but they view them as an unwanted part of life. The bad part. It’s important to understand the difference since the […]
We’re often told that it’s necessary to process our emotions in difficult situations, such as during a break-up, being let go from work, or becoming ill. It sounds reasonable, but we’re rarely told what this actually looks like in practice. Do we try to feel sad and force out some tears? Do we just allow […]
I experienced the compound effect of meditation a couple months ago. Once in a while, this type of experience will creep up on me. I was driving, on my way to visit family out of state. For whatever reason, this is a situation that normally triggers some anxious feelings. It has taken me years to […]
A theme among highly successful people is that they make significant financial investments in self-development. They understand that investing in education, coaching, or their own business, combined with their intentions and work ethic, can produce exponential returns. It’s important to look at continuing education opportunities in terms of the ROI they offer. It’s also important […]
I used to believe that I wasn’t good at sticking with new habits and goals. The voice in my head still tells me that on occasion. It seems my habits and goals are constantly changing along with my circumstances and it can feel difficult to keep up. Over the years I have realized that this […]