Stress in the Workplace is Everywhere For many of us, stress is found in the workplace. But it doesn't stop there. We often bring it home with us. What does stress in the workplace look like? How can we handle it better? Do you find yourself anxious at work due to an overwhelming amount of information coming in? Do you struggle with the how to get things done and a feeling that ‘someone has turned up the treadmill’? Would you like to know what you can do to reduce that … [Read more...]
Stressed at Work? Here’s Why You Should Write a Gratitude Journal
The power of a gratitude journal. Did you know it can reduce stress at work? Yep. And there is plenty of science to prove it. I just finished reading Maria Shiver's book, I've Been Thinking… Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life, a wonderfully uplifting book to read in these trying times. One of her many recommendations is keeping a gratitude journal and beginning each day by reflecting on all the things you are grateful for. (Read my book review of it here). In the … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Thinking…Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life. By Maria Shiver
I heard an interview with Maria Shiver and was so impressed with her commitment to meditation, mindfulness, and a search for a meaningful life that I had to buy the book. It really has been everything I had hoped for: reason and rationale for mindfulness hope to the future acknowledgment of what is important (family and yourself) advice on how to live a fulfilling life perspective...on so many things finding your purpose and then going for it and so much more. I loved … [Read more...]
“Turn over a lot of rocks” to find your next job. In other words, persistence.
Turn over a lot of rocks This is a follow up to a LinkedIn article I wrote recently that spoke to the fact that you need to "turn over a lot of rocks" to find that next job. In other words, be persistent. I gave 7 tips on how to do that in the article. If you are on LinkedIn, check it out here. Today I want to talk about what that means a little bit more and I have 3 suggestions for making that happen. Mostly through my philosophy of embracing 'intentional serendipity'. So watch this short … [Read more...]
On Trails: An Exploration. By Robert Moor
My good friend and backpacking buddy, Howard, sent me this book right before he clicked off another couple hundred miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I finished it shortly after he got off the trail and we were able to talk about "trails". I truly enjoyed this book, written by a person who has obviously done some long-distance backpacking. Having around 1500+ miles of the PCT completed, mostly in 110-125 mile segments, but also one 200 mile stretch, and the original 400-mile backpack. He … [Read more...]
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