What is your purpose?

May 7, 2009

Why does purpose matter? On his blog Steve Pavlina put together some interesting points on finding your life purpose. As he points out: Becoming more purposeful means becoming more intentional, aware, and motivated in your actions. Here are the four points he makes: It aligns better with your inner fire… your passion. Purpose provides a [...]

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How are you doing?

May 2, 2009

… such a simple, commonplace conversation starter, asked and answered numerous times a day. Because it is so standard, people typically respond with automatic responses. Most of us create a pattern and pretty much respond the same way every time. I wonder: How much is our response a demonstration of our energy? How much does [...]

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How to reinvent your business and career

April 29, 2009

Many industries struggle these days and as a result business owners and employees alike are faced with the need to reinvent their careers and their businesses. The following article gives some important pointers on how to take a new direction with your business: http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2009/may/201096.html Before you start making dramatic changes to your business or career [...]

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The Beauty of Creating To-Do Lists

April 23, 2009

I am a master of making to-do lists. Putting things on paper is a very effective way for me to avoid thought loops, prioritize my to-do’s, and keep track of my progress. I keep print-outs of my lists close by at all times. I actually have a couple of different lists: A New Year list [...]

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How technology changes our communication

April 20, 2009

In this short clip Renny Gleeson points out how smart phones are changing our interaction, social expectation, and verbal as well as non-verbal communication patterns. How technology influences our culture. Quite interesting!

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Do you need chaos in order to find your center?

April 17, 2009

When are you at your best? When do you feel like everything is coming easy, you are effective, and you are in your element? A while ago I attended a seminar on the 5Rhythms that were developed by Gabrielle Roth in the 1960’s. Now – I have to admit that I am not a dancer. [...]

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Goals gone Wild: How to stay on top of your goals

April 13, 2009

Recently, I wrote an entry on the 3 C’s of Control, Commitment, and Challenge. Three factors that are fundamentally important to achieve goals. I just came across an article on the same topic and found that the authors had a couple of useful pointers to ensure that you stay on track pursuing your goals. While [...]

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Strategies to deal with crisis more effectively

April 9, 2009

This woman might take the idea of exercise for stress-hardiness to the extreme – 2 different workout classes a day anyone?? However, the basic idea makes sense. Studies have found a direct link between exercise and mental well-being. In fact, this study found that when people exercise more, they become not just physically but also [...]

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Can you control your destiny?

April 6, 2009

Still thinking about the concept of Fundamental vs. Instrumental Choices as proposed by Daniel Pink. I wrote an entry about this concept a couple of days ago.  I wonder how many of us make choices based on Instrumental Reasons because we believe we can control our destiny. I certainly find myself giving into this false [...]

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Reframe: How to gain back your power

April 2, 2009

With her positive attitude, Aimee Mullins is powerfully reframing what could easily be perceived as a weakness or flaw. What an inspiration! Technorati Tags: Reframe,Power

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