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- Play! The Sanity Saver For Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Eileen McDarghThe opposite of work is not play. It's depression. So states psychiatrist Stuart Brown in his new book, Play: How It Shapes The Brain, Opens The Imagination And Invigorates The Soul. Brown has conducted more than 6,000 play studies on what goes wrong when people do not play-studying everything ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Don’t Work in a Goat’s Stomach - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I was working in the nine-to-five world, there was a gentleman down the hall whose office inevitably looked like it had been stirred up with a stick: a desk loaded with piles of paper, dirty cups, takeout containers, a magic 8 ball, and a keyboard that looked like you’d be better offer ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Save Time and Automate Your Web Searches with Google Alerts - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Phil MonteroIf you’re like me you probably spend a good deal of time on the web searching for information. It might be industry news, mentions of yourself or business in the press, news stories for your blog or newsletter, or how to get ink stains out of your rug. Let’s face it the web, for most people, ...
Views: 15(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Five Tips to Control Summertime Chaos - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Jaynine HowardRegardless of your age, marital or socioeconomic status, at one time or another, you will experience stress and anxiety. Each changing season produces different stressors. Summertime has the pendulum swinging from how to keep children from fighting and saying they are bored to keeping them free ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Easy Steps to Powerful Communication - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.” - Lee Iacocca One of the most frequent challenges I hear from professionals is, “My boss won’t listen to my ideas. I see lots of opportunities to make the company more successful, but ...
Views: 20You must read the article to rate it. - Random Observations on the Current Economic Crisis - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Theodore HendersonAlong with the rest of the world, I am watching the United States economy as well as the world economy. Here are some sobering statistics for certain groups from a recent survey by MarketWatch.com WORKING FAMILIES 60% of Americans are not prepared for today's crisis. 50% could only go one ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - How to Take Years from Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Keith ShawEveryday I see more and more people trying to do five things at once. Case in point, the guy in the car next to me is: 1) driving at 65 mph, 2) and talking on his cell phone, 3) while smoking a cigarette, and 4) drinking his coffee and 5) fixing his hair in the rear-view ...
Views: 19You must read the article to rate it. - Seeds: Unstarted - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeter Kingsley is the author of three books and numerous articles on ancient philosophy, including Ancient Philosophy, Mystery and Magic, In the Dark Places of Wisdom, and Reality. He has written extensively on the pre-Socratic philosophers Parmenides and Empedocles and the world they lived in. ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - Al Fresco vs Al Desko - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor some people, by choice or circumstance, work is life, office is home, and desk is the dining table. For others, for whom work is just work, and office isn’t home, the desk is still often times the dining table. Whatever you do for a living, chances are that work has become a setting in which ...
Views: 19You must read the article to rate it. - Susceptibility to Toxic Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Each day I awaken with the greatest of intentions. I meditate using some sort of guidance, usually a podcast from the Chopra Center, as this is what works best for me, right now.( I'm just beginning) I live on a lake and take advantage of the calming sounds of the water. The waves ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - How My Dog Trained Me - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently, I stood up close and personal to a hawk which swooped down to attack the plastic heron standing guard over my fish pond. He saw me, obviously embarrassed by his mistake, and flew back up into the expansive blue sky. I could have been on the Discovery Channel! That Hawk got me thinking ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - Keeping a Healthy Balance Between Work and Family - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Cameron CarterMillions of people are constantly struggling to maintain a healthy balance between their time in the office and at home. Fortunately, there is a way to do it with a simple time management plan. Eight hours a day is typically spent in the office, plus an additional couple of hours for the daily ...
Views: 13You must read the article to rate it. - The Heart of The Matter: Beyond Conventional Wisdom - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you ever come to the realization that something that was supposed to make you happy, didn’t? Conventional thinking tends to take us away from the essence/heart of things, as well as from our own heart. Yet, in the essence is where the fulfillment for which we yearn is found. For example, at ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Thomas Jefferson’s B-day - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.” ~Buddha Archaeologist, architect, author, horticulturist, inventor, paleontologist, and statesman – the one-man Renaissance that was Thomas Jefferson was born into a well-healed family in 1743 in Albemarle ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Dare to Laugh in the Face of “Work/Life” Balance - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Anese CavanaughThere was an article in Crain’s Chicago a couple of weeks ago about the toll entrepreneurship takes on relationships, etc. how “hard” it is for entrepreneurs and “balancing it all.” It was a good sized piece and I was happy to see the “soft” stuff being given this attention in the ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Design Your 4-Hour Workweek - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Sue WhiteTimothy Ferriss, author of the 4 Hour Work Week, is a self described "serial entrepreneur and ultravagabond" who lives a lifestyle that most of us could only dream about -- until now. This interesting book has been a #1 Wall Street Journal Best Seller, a #1 NY Times Best Seller, and a #1 ...
Views: 13You must read the article to rate it. - The Unexpected Perils of Balance - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Erica LawlerBalance. For many balance represents the Holy Grail. You might aspire to: Work/Life Balance. A balanced approach to your business strategy. A desire to please all Customers. And yet, often, you don`t really think about what that means in terms of your decision making; what you stand for, what ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Find Inner Peace in Chaos - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Renee ShupeLife can be truly hectic, even chaotic, if we don’t stop now and then to take a few minutes for ourselves. With the invention of computers, our work lives were supposed to get easier, but it's gotten busier than ever before! The original mentality was that computers would allow us to get the ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Why Hiring is Paradoxically Harder in a Downturn - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHiring is always hard. The hardest thing to do at a company is the recruiting and hiring. It was really hard when the economy was doing well. Paradoxically, for certain industries (especially those reliant on innovation such as those in the tech space), it's even harder when times are ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Vision Mapping for Effortless Lifestyle Balancing - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsMost of us long for the effortless lifestyle, where we get up in the morning and our life is mapped out and the day just automatically flows with that map being followed. Most of us tend to live the fast paced lifestyle which can resemble a roller coaster ride with many highs and lows throughout ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - Humanity at Work - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of my principal interests and intentions relates to the issue of how we can cultivate and express our humanity in and though our work. By humanity, I refer to the essential human attributes of love, compassion, forgiveness, empathy, and other qualities that foster flow, connection, and ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - 'Are You a Bookie?' The Path to Deeper Wisdom... - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA bookie, in this case, means anyone who loves books and book-clubs - not the kind of bookie who takes bets at a racetrack. I imagine one can be both, so we’ll exclude no one, especially as the event is designed to encourage those who have book clubs or are thinking of starting one to talk about ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - The Energy of The Financial Meltdown - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe are in a time of financial crisis. People are anxious. People are seeking solutions. People are scared. With all of this activity, tremendous bursts of energy are being expended, some positive but mostly negative. But the energy that we project into the cosmos is not an isolated event. Your ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Balance - Take More Time for Yourself! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiMost of us are busier than ever. Our lives are full of things to do, places to go, people to meet. All of this in the name of "getting ahead." But there comes a time when we need to question "is this really success?" Ask most people what they're looking for, and chances are you'll hear things ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - How to Thrive in Today's Tough Times - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday, as the financial upheaval ripples through the economy, more and more employees are affected, and for those still on the job, there is increasing stress. Employees and managers alike are asking themselves if they'll be the next to go, just as company owners are asking the same question of ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Spring, Graduation, and the Big World - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYesterday my last two Honors students of the semester here at Curry College presented their findings to a jam-packed auditorium, and did exceptionally well. In fact not only did they surprise all of us by the quality of their work, I think they surprised themselves that they were so effective. Each ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Stop Hyperliving and Start Enjoying Living - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week, whilst driving to my new gig at Visions Medical Center, I was traversing the Mass Pike, Route 90 East or West, when a State Patrolman appeared in my rearview mirror. At another time in my life, that would have been cause for accelerated heartrate and a delicate foot on the brake because ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Step Out of the Rush and into Your Own Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBefore you can step out of the rush and into your own life, you must first see that while anxious, hurried feelings often lend a temporary sense of self-importance, these same racing emotions actually rob you of the power you need to be self-commanding. A brief investigation will confirm this ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Designing Your Ideal Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Nicola BuntingHow much joy do you currently have in your life? Think 3 dimensionally! What might it take to feel you're moving closer to a destination that's right for you as a unique individual? As a life coach, I help people gain clarity on what kind of life and work will make them happiest. It's about ...
Views: 18You must read the article to rate it. - The Negatives and Positives of Having a Routine - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Karen ChaffeeThe Positives of Having a Routine Even the most disorganized among us have a routine of sorts. Children have to be taken to and picked up from school at regular times. The workplace has starting and quitting times. Deadlines must be met; taxes and bills paid on time. Failure to do such things ...
Views: 15You must read the article to rate it. - Keeping Work and Life in Balance - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Gerard DonovanAre you keeping your life in balance? Are you tired of the frenzied, highly demanding age we live in – the constant pressures brought about by the wish to succeed, be financially secure, fit and healthy, sociable, a good partner and parent. As self-employed, freelance writers and journalists, ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Creating a Balance in Your Life (An Exercise) - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMothers tend to give so much of themselves, and in the process, can lose their sense of identity. The following are suggestions to help create balance and harmony in your life. Appreciate your abilities as a mother. Forgive yourself; even mothers make mistakes. Do the best you can ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Authenticity - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis posting, written by my colleague and collaborator Julie van Amerongen, celebrates Authenticity as a core principle of Working for Good. Authenticity is certainly worth cultivating. Like happiness, profits, and other such things, it tends to be the result of focusing on other things, rather ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Work/Life Seem Off-Course? Perhaps Some Lessons From Flight Training Are in Order - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from John P. SchreitmuellerThere’s nothing like an economic downturn to send levels of career-related stress through the ceiling. Because part of my job entails reviewing much of the “stuff” that gets published about careers, it dawned on me how stressful most of the advice becomes during difficult times, as well. ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Balancing a Good Life with Service to Others - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Julia Fabris McBrideIf you are regular reader of this newsletter, you know that I dedicate a lot of time to promoting a healthy balance between work and life. I regularly encourage you to make time for self-care – body, mind and spirit. But there is more to this illusive thing called "Life Balance" than self-care ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - You Don't Have Give Up Your Job, Just Learn to Deal with High Employer Expectations - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterWhen you are searching for a job you notice that many of the ads in the classifieds have a long list of job duties and expectations that you must be able to perform or meet up to. However, if you have had a job previously you will know that employers expect more from their employees that what may ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - *** Subjective Wellbeing: Life Satisfaction - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Gabriela Cora, MD, MBAForbes recently published The World’s Happiest Places. Denmark followed by Finland and the Netherlands rated at the top of the list. While economic health defined as high gross domestic product per capita and low unemployment rates were common factors in people experiencing well-being, other ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - 3 Cool Tips to Help with Work and Life Balance - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Anastasia NetriAh, the illusory idea of work and life balance. Most of us are so far removed from living a balanced life that we don't even think it's possible. How could we, when it's so rare and we never see it. Work life balance seems like it's one of those "urban legends", you know - a friend of a friend ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - *** Should You Go to Work if You Are Feeling Sick? - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Gabriela Cora, MD, MBAIn regular times, many argue they can’t “afford” to get sick. More so in a recession, many will rather go to work sick than miss their pay even if this means that they may get sicker at the job or that they may get other people sick at work. Sometimes, parents send their sick children to ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Your Business Can Only Be as Healthy as You Are! - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Andrea RamirezA great challenge of career-driven, ambitious women is to not let work take over life. I’ve been there. In fact, I’ve been there lately… The truth is that it is difficult sometimes to walk your talk. Maybe, like me, you love what you do and you are ambitious. What a blessing! After all, we ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Warning Signs of Mental Clutter: How to Create Space - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Paula HarveyDesigning a passionate life includes clearing your space by eliminating clutter to allow for your new passions to come into your life. When I refer to space, I'm referring to both mental and physical space and they go hand in hand. It has been proven that our mind keeps track of every physical ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Warning Signs of a Passionless Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Paula HarveyDesigning a passionate life that is aligned with those passions is the secret to a life filled with joy and fulfillment. How to change from a passionless life to a life overflowing with passion begins with self-reflection of your life as it is today. To start the self-reflection process, take the ...
Views: 17You must read the article to rate it. - Three Ways to Use Mindfulness at Work - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Matthew CallawayFive days a week most of us go to the same places to do basically the same things. The same co-workers share the space, the same snacks are in the break room. Whether or not you love your job, and no matter how novel and exciting everyday might be, incorporating mindfulness practice into one’s ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - A Question of Balance - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from David FinneyI have a problem with the term ‘work/life balance’. It implies that life begins when work finishes. The words we use are critical to our self-awareness, our situation-reading and to our learning and development, and yet we pick up phrases like jackets in a wardrobe, trying them on for size and ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Balancing Acts - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteCan you achieve balance between your work life and personal life and still feel good? Is it really possible to have it all, be successful and still maintain your sanity? Maybe balance is only an unattainable myth, that’s forever out of your reach. Balance: What’s It All About? You’re in ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - How to Get Work-life Balance - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Brendan KeoghWork-life balance is essentially about handling real life. It’s the ability to effectively manage the work, family and personal components of life without suffering extreme stress or any one are being negatively impacted. Some companies offer programs and services which are designed to nurture ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Maintaining Healthy Habits for the 12-Hour Shift Worker - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Avery ThurmanI am a nurse and shift work is hard on the body. I have 12 hour days and 12 hour night shifts to contend with which makes it hard on circadian rhythms and getting proper sleep. I also work every other week-end. Some workplaces that have shift work have two weeks on one shift and then two weeks on ...
Views: 21You must read the article to rate it. - 3 Tips in Reducing Stress in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Grace AllisonAre you racing around your life putting out one fire after another wondering why your angry and tired all the time? Is stress a major pressure point in your life? Consider taking a few minutes to re-evaluate your life. 1. Priorities I believe in the Golden Rule, which means to love God with all ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Create Your Ideal Environment - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinCreating your ideal environment means looking honestly at what's working and what isn't working in your living and working environments. When you go to work, are you greeted by a desk covered with projects and things to do? If so, how does that feel? Is this an environment that welcomes and ...
Views: 13You must read the article to rate it. - Pareto Principle: The Key to Time Management - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ron HuxleyThe 80/20 Rule is one of the most helpful of all concepts of time and life management. It is also called the Pareto Principle after its founder, the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who first wrote about it in 1895. Pareto noticed that people in his society seemed to divide naturally into what he ...
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