This week’s theme has been steadiness. Or, maybe it’s actually been peace…or calm? Hmmm…well, it’s apparently not been clarity. Just kidding, y’all, but for real though. This week, we talked about those times in life when everything you can possibly imagine having to deal with demands to be dealt with. There isn’t one thing that’s […]
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Ah, summer. More daylight, warmer temperatures, weekends soaking up the sun and lounging by water of some kind or another…so relaxing isn’t it? If you’re not laughing already, know that I am. I mean, if your summer’s been feeling like this, I’m happy for you. I really am. Really! For a lot of people I’ve
This week, we talked about the epic popularity of the idea of “disruption” in the business (and business school) world lately, and explored the difference between our interest in being “disruptive” in evolving our industry, our certain business norms, and our interest in taking that same approach to our personal growth. It’s all about progress,
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Who doesn’t love a good throwback? This post was originally published on July 15, 2016. Don’t worry, it’s a classic. You’ll love it. 😉 How are you feeling this Friday? Although it doesn’t always feel like it these days, the last day of the workweek is usually synonymous with lightness and fun. Even if your schedule is
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Would you call yourself much of a reader? Do you like catching up on books, articles, and maybe a well-written blog post now and then (ahem)? Some people really dig it; others do it when and if they have to, and that’s about it. Lucky for them, we live in a world right now where
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Most of the time, when people talk about why mindfulness can be challenging, it’s about quieting the chatter in their minds. We know our minds are busy, and sometimes that noise gets a little overwhelming. So, we focus on the potential for mindfulness to slow that rush, or more precisely, to give us space to
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More of a listener than a reader? Check out this audio version of the mindfulness challenge in today’s post: This week was all about transitions – shifts in the season bring unpredictable weather, as well as changes in life. Students become summer interns, or even graduates(!), leases end and new ones are signed, bags
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Earlier this week, I shared my personal belief (and experience) that the effects of a regular mindfulness practice will probably show up in your everyday life before you ever reach a point where any of it feels “easy.” You may find that you’re less quickly irritated, that your fuse under frustration takes a little longer
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Mindfulness isn’t easy. Focusing your attention on one singular thing, returning your attention to that place when distractions – internal and external – try to pull you away, and maybe even trying to sit still for more than a few seconds…these intentions are the opposite of how we live our everyday lives. We never have
A shorter version of this post originally appeared on May 13, 2016, but it’s back and even better than before. You ready to step up for the upgraded version? This week, we talked about using your mindfulness skillset to catch yourself checking out of the present moment when (you think) the future is really where you want
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