Earlier this week, I fessed up a little to the fact that I’m a distraction. Or, part of one anyway. The world of digital content can be the perfect means for creating distraction when there’s something you’re trying to avoid. I totally get that I was kind of shooting myself in the foot with that […]
“No-Fail” Friday: Go ahead, reclaim it Read More »
There’s a distinct possibility that in reading this post at this very moment, you are not only benefitting yourself immensely and contributing towards your overall well-being (I mean, obviously…ahem), but also engaging in a secondary effort. Not to undermine my own efforts here, but is there somewhere else you should be right now? Something else
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Hey there! Hoping you’ve had a great week, and are as excited as I am to welcome in the weekend ahead. This week, we talked about distractions, and ways that mindfulness can help you to manage your attention span, especially when it comes to the pull of the screen. Now, I do realize the irony
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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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It’s pretty tough to survive in the MBA world these days if you aren’t organized. Whether you’re just looking at the possibility of going back to school, you’re deep in the process of making your applications or the degree itself happen already, or you’re clear on the other side of all of that, on your
You know how it feels to think about absolutely nothing? To have your brain completely cease producing thoughts, and your mind just empty out? Yeah – LOL. Me neither. Because it can never actually happen, not even during meditation. But, “how do I get my thoughts to stop?” is probably the number one question I
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There’s a lot of talk about “magic” during this season of celebration, and reflection. It’s usually relegated to conversations about children, and rooted in the idea that magic is a construct – a filter we lay over top of reality to enhance their experience during this season of festivity. This quote from Yeats reframes things
If, as Socrates allegedly said, the “the unexamined life is not worth living,” then my guess is that logic would lead you to say that your life lately must be pretty worthwhile. Even more, Socrates was on trial when he said it – an exam, a test and a mental endurance challenge all in one.
When I teach mindfulness classes, I often start by saying that you need to have brought three things with you: your attention, your intention and your breath. By the time most people are voluntarily sitting in a mindfulness class, those three things are already front and center. It’s a little different in everyday life, though.
Monday Moment: Directed energy Read More »
Hey there! Hoping you’ve had a great week, and are as excited as I am to welcome in the weekend ahead. This week, we talked about distractions, and ways that mindfulness can help you to manage your attention span, especially when it comes to the pull of the screen. Now, I do realize the irony
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