You make lists, program your phone’s calendar, stick post-it notes around the house but still – what needs doing isn’t getting done.
You and your friends sigh that it’s just the way life is now. When did we get so busy? you wonder. You resign yourselves to feeling anxious and dissatisfied. Continue reading
Not to mention all the everyday things you need to do to keep your Internet bill paid and your friends and family happy. You’ve got a lot on your plate, and trying to balance it all with your big goals and dreams can be overwhelming.
I’ve been where you are, and I’ve found a few techniques to help me manage everything I want out of life, without losing a drop of beauty sleep over it. Continue reading
Do you ever get a sinking feeling at the very start of your day? Perhaps it’s prompted by a full inbox – again, or several colleagues stopping by to ask questions, or the mountain of work on your desk.
Whatever the exact cause, the feeling is the same: you’re distinctly uninspired about the day ahead – and your stress levels are already rising. Once you get into this frame of mind, minor problems suddenly seem like major crisis situations. Continue reading
What I am referring to are intangibles— like the time and sensitivity you offer to those you love. When you remember these things, you create an inner smile and an easier path to self-acceptance.
If you haven’t answered happiness’s call yet, there is still time for you to do it. Continue reading
This article is based on a simple question and an even simpler premise. Is what you are doing working? No? Then you can just stop it. And do something else. Continue reading
I have a paralyzing fear of public speaking, which is rarely an asset in stand-up comedy. It’s a fear that kept me from trying something I always wanted to do. After nearly 12 years of ignoring my desire to try stand-comedy, six months ago I decided I was done letting a fear determine who I was. Since then I have been on stage just short of 90 times and each time I wrestle my fears. Continue reading
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