In Buddhism, there is a philosophical view that everything depends on something else for its existence. All existence is viewed as relational, meaning all things arise through the co-working of many causes and conditions. The understanding of this principle, which is known as interdependent and interrelated, has as an aim the transformation of a person’s […]
According to productivity experts, we waste six weeks a year looking for stuff in our offices and homes. We sleep less, are inundated by clutter and are overwhelmed by pressures of relatively effortless tasks. These, along with negative health impacts, are big reasons why we have chronic stress in our lives. These are also just […]
It’s going to happen to all of us at one time or another. We have a bad day. Sometimes it’s just once in a while and at other times it feels like it’s turning into a week. Though the level of “bad” differs for everyone—a parking ticket versus an illness, or a negative comment on […]
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “wellness?” We tend to hear responses about physical health such as exercise, nutrition or sleep habits. But, have you ever thought about all seven of the contributing factors to your health? It’s time to broaden your mindset to accept that wellness is […]
As a busy career professional you are juggling A LOT! This usually translates to less than enough sleep, mindlessly eating at your desk, squeezing one more thing on your calendar, forfeiting a work out and putting fun on hold. Although what we do for our livelihood is FUN… it’s all of the other stuff that […]
“My schedule changes every [day, week, month]. I’m struggling to figure out a structure for [exercise, eating, meditation] that I can follow consistently. I’m frustrated and feel stuck, though I want to feel better and be a better version of myself.” Do you have a version of this story line? It is one I encounter in […]
“Might workplace mindfulness—in the cubicle or on the court—be just another way to get employees to work harder for nothing but airy rewards?” This query, proposed by Virginia Heffernan in her article in The New York Times Magazine, really got me thinking. Sure, I’m as guilty as the next person for over using the term […]
We’ve all heard of the phrase “work-life balance.” But the reality is, our daily responsibilities don’t always arrive in a balanced way. According to Gallup, Americans work an average of 47 hours per week, which equates to nearly six work days. If our work doesn’t fulfill or enable us to focus on self-care, the concept […]
About two months ago I somewhat humorously, but in all sincerity, proclaimed, “I need to get my life off track!” Digitally tracking and sharing everything – from the steps we take to the books we read – is a norm for many of us in our social media society. To be fair, there was a […]
We are living in a society of distractions. Between social media, email interruptions, working in cube farms, work demands, high personal and professional expectations and family obligations, not to mention the demand to be everything to everybody, we have lost our ability to graciously say “no” and turn off the news feed on what everyone […]
