Have you ever stepped onto an escalator or one of those “moving walkways” in an airport and temporarily lost your balance for a second? Maybe it was moving faster than you thought, or maybe you just weren’t sufficiently prepared to absorb its momentum with the items you were carrying, or dragging, along with you. Chances […]
How’s this for a little inspiration on a November Monday morning? This one struck me in particular today, since so many of us in the MBA world are preoccupied with figuring out where our career should go next. But is that really the question? It makes it seem like you’re driving a bus that you’re
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Fridays are by definition one of the best days of the week. For many, it’s the last day of the work or school week, with the whole weekend stretched out in front of you – not to mention the joy of a “no-fail” mindfulness challenge. OK, well, regardless, Friday afternoon should be an easy-breezy slide
“No-Fail” Friday: Access granted Read More »
I talk to a lot of stressed out people on a regular basis. I mean, technically we all do, because most people these days would at least occasionally describe themselves as stressed, or at least “busy,” which pretty readily melts into “stressed” before you know it. In particular, the people I’ve been interacting with –
The deepest breaths usually precede the biggest moments. Notice when they’re happening, when you need one, and when you should have taken a deeper one. Live a life that requires them as often as possible, for it is sure to be one of authentic, intentional adventure. Photo credit: Elliott Chau
Monday Moment: Full capacity Read More »
We got a head start on this weekend’s “no-fail” mindfulness challenge earlier this week, with Wednesday’s post on gratitude. It is November, after all, so you knew it was coming. We took a slightly different angle on the subject, though, and gave some thought to whether it’s possible to be both ambitious about the future
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Welcome to November, your annual month-long reminder to show a little gratitude already, why dontcha. Allow me to be the first, but certainly not the last, to raise the subject this month. I don’t mean to sound pithy, because gratitude is a critically important ingredient to a fulfilling life. It’s so much easier said than
Haves and have nots Read More »
You may take a look at these two options this morning, and think, “Well, I know which one of these is me today.” Mondays aren’t the easiest, and even if you’re seeing fall splendor that looks like this gorgeous foliage these days, you’re probably not seeing it from underneath the covers after three alarm snoozes.
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This week’s earlier post was about a lot of things. Essentially, it distilled down to the discomfort of transitions. Waiting when you’re ready right now. Uncertainty when you want answers pronto. Hearing “no” about what you thought was next when you were so sure the correct answer was “yes.” The common theme among all of
“No-Fail” Friday: IRL Read More »
We live in an on-demand world. We can find answers, see almost anything, and even have material goods we need in our hands almost instantly, through just a few clicks, swipes and taps. The phrase that comes to mind most readily when thinking about this type of existence is “instant gratification,” although I’m not sure
