Tag: self improvement


Everything's amazing and nobody's happy

Everything's amazing and nobody's happy

Many thanks to my coworker, Dave, for sharing this video with me. I now share it with you. It’s about four minutes that will make you laugh and, with luck, will leave you thinking that mostly you’ve got it pretty good. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOzNrO54xsY] Thanksgiving is in about a month — it’s Nov. 26, if you’re now thumbing for your calendar — and heading…

Do you want to write about something that inspires you?

Do you want to write about something that inspires you?

Have you ever read this blog and thought to yourself, “I could do that” or maybe even “I could do better?” Here’s your chance to prove it. I’m looking for guest bloggers. Every time someone makes an insightful point in the comments, it reminds me that everyone comes at this topic of living life intentionally with their own perspective and…

Paying attention to your body can pay off

Paying attention to your body can pay off

I started getting migraine headaches in high school. Actually, I was diagnosed with cluster headaches — a rare treat with the nickname “suicide headaches.” They get their name because they come in clusters. Once I got one headache, I could pretty well count on getting several more that week. If you know anything about migraines, which involve intense pain, nausea,…

Your comments make this a real conversation. Keep 'em coming!

Your comments make this a real conversation. Keep 'em coming!

A few recent blog posts got conversations started, though most of the insights were shared elsewhere. I’m bringing some of it back here to make sure you get to enjoy input from other readers. My post on the dancing baby video and why adults should follow the little ones’ example drew some comments on WordPress, plus several more on Facebook.…

Jennifer Worick learns to become more flexible

Jennifer Worick learns to become more flexible

Jennifer Worick Jennifer Worick, a crafty Seattle gal with a slew of published books and a couple of blogs, recently wrote a blog post about letting go of rigid expectations and learning to roll with life’s unpredictable nature. It starts: Until a few years ago, I thought I was just a logical person with high standards for myself and others.…

Rob Pasick coaches leaders on finding balance

Rob Pasick coaches leaders on finding balance

I met Rob Pasick years ago, when I was business editor at the Ann Arbor News and he was an interesting local character — a psychologist and executive coach and who was working the media not about his day job but about his book “Conversations with My Old Dog.” We’ve stayed in touch off and on over the years, and…

Follow up to "Is it true you can't work harder than your clients?"

Follow up to "Is it true you can't work harder than your clients?"

My post earlier this week, “Is it true you can’t work harder than your clients?” got people talking — but since some of that conversation happened over on Facebook, I thought I’d copy it into the blog so more people can benefit from the commenters’ wisdom. Julia Collins, owner of Fitness Chick personal training service, said: I want my clients…

Is it true you can't work harder than your clients?

Is it true you can't work harder than your clients?

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about a blog post I stumbled onto headlined You can’t work harder than your clients. Diane Sieg, an emergency room nurse turned author and life coach, writes on her blog: As I start my second month of Life Coaching at the Wellness Treatment Center, I am reminded of a very important concept: You can’t…

Three great sources of inspiration from the interweb

Three great sources of inspiration from the interweb

Believe it or not, the Internet is good for more than watching videos of skateboarding dogs — you can find loads of help on your journey to become a better person. One consistently great site is called Zen Habits. Articles on their Web site include: 20 Things I Wish I Had Known When Starting Out in Life Simple Living Manifesto:…

What books have inspired you?

What books have inspired you?

I recently started reading The Geography of Bliss — our friends Matthew and Lisa bought it for John and he enjoyed it so I’m taking my turn. Here’s how the author’s Web site describes it: Eric Weiner’s The Geography of Bliss signals the arrival of the next great category of literary nonfiction: the philosophical self-help humorous travel memoir. Weiner, a…

Mediabistro.com class invites you to reinvent yourself

Mediabistro.com class invites you to reinvent yourself

I love getting confirmation that I’m not the only one interested in reinvention — like a recent e-mail from Mediabistro promoting a “Reinvent Yourself” seminar this Saturday. If you’re available Saturday afternoon and live in the New York area, instructor Latia Curry’s class is described like this: You’ve been dissatisfied for a while. Maybe you woke up this morning and realized…

Who's got your back? Do you have deep, honest relationships?

Who's got your back? Do you have deep, honest relationships?

Have you ever had the experience of hearing someone articulate what you need better than you could yourself? Keith Ferrazzi, author of the hit business book “Never Eat Alone,” spoke at the Mediabistro Circus conference I went to this week. He has a new book out called “Who’s Got Your Back?” and I expected a talk that would be part…

Will the recession reset our priorities? Will it reset yours?

Will the recession reset our priorities? Will it reset yours?

Whether there’s a shared sense of the narrative of the recession, or perhaps some collective wishful thinking, certain stories seem to be popping up frequently: The recession is causing Americans to re-examine their consumerist spendaholic ways Layoffs are prompting Americans to pursue new, more fulfilling career paths I think the common thread in both these themes is a hope that…

Friends help extend your life. And make life worth living.

Friends help extend your life. And make life worth living.

After a few posts about how we’re all going to die, how about one about how to live longer? Sure, it’s a good idea to quit smoking, exercise regularly and eat healthier. But what if going out with your friends this weekend could add years to your life? Research shows that people who have more friends live longer. Here’s a…

The prayer of St. Francis (Francis Albert Sinatra, that is)

The prayer of St. Francis (Francis Albert Sinatra, that is)

And now for the trifecta — a third post on enjoying your precious time on earth while you can. It’s the theme this week. It was the great prophet Frank Sinatra who implored us to live until we die. And though sadly I couldn’t find video of Frank singing, I can offer you this audio courtesy of YouTube. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQh0-CYTPj0] Related…