We live utterly crazy-busy lives. We wake up in the morning, rush to suck in some breakfast and coffee, get dressed, jump in the car, and go to work. Once there, we're faced with 259 emails, half of which are "urgent", and a boss breathing down our necks. You need a "Should-Less" day If you have kids, multiply the stress level by 4, and you know what I'm talking about. And … [Read more...]
The Skeptic’s Guide to Meditation
Count me a hopeful skeptic. Look, I know that meditation is good for you. I know that mindfulness is a good thing. I'd like to think I've practiced and demonstrated both over a span of several decades. But I also know that hippies and Enya fans meditate. And that ain't for this dawg! Seriously, here are some highlights from a very good meditation infographic I found over … [Read more...]
How to Beat Procrastination
In the video below, Social Triggers' Derek Halperin gives an easy solution on how to beat procrastination. Beating Procrastination - Put Some Skin in the Game Why does anybody--I mean YOU--procrastinate? It's because there are no stakes. You have nothing to lose if you don't do something. Well, you do have something to lose but it's not bigger than just doing the damned … [Read more...]
40 Ways to Relax in 5 Minutes or Less
There are 364 new emails in the inbox, those new pants are covered in scalding coffee, and the next conference call starts in exactly five minutes. In other words, it’s the perfect time to relax. When we’re feeling frazzled, a weekend at a beach resort might be just the thing to calm our nerves. But there isn’t always time for tanning, let alone sleeping, eating, or going to … [Read more...]