Archive for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category

Take Back Your Personal Power (Part 1)

"But I know What’s Best for You…" Do you ever feel like you’re a mere pawn in someone else’s game; a powerless player that is regularly used, abused and manipulated for the gain and self interest of others? Self interest that’s often thinly disguised as some kind of action, decision or “plan” that’s somehow in your best interest? Isn’t it amazing how some people know what’s best for their life and… Continue reading

July 1 2009 | By Craig | Tagged: assertion, independence, personal-power, self-control | 7 comments»

Functionally Dysfunctional

A Shift of Focus Yesterday I spent some time with a bloke who wants to shift his life focus, change his career and begin doing some work with people who are struggling with certain challenges in their world. Over the last year he has had a few significant experiences which have given him a different perspective on life, a better understanding of certain things and a much greater level of awareness… Continue reading

June 26 2009 | By Craig | Tagged: positive thinking, self-help | 12 comments»

Pain and Posture: The Basics

Old "Doc" Plume, the local hardware store owner, who was known for his miraculous cures for arthritis, had a long line of "patients" waiting outside the door when a little old lady, completely bent over, shuffled in slowly, leaning on her cane. When her turn came, she went into the back room of the store and, amazingly, emerged within half an hour, walking completely erect with her head held high. … Continue reading

June 23 2009 | By Jamie | Tagged: body, desk, driving, health, pain, posture, sleeping, slouch, work | 13 comments»

5 Ways To Celebrate Father’s Day, When Your Child is Still a Baby

Father’s Day is just around the corner. Besides taking the kids to the beach or having brunch at a nice restaurant, here are 5 ideas for dads to use web and social technologies to make this day even more memorable.

Tweet with the kid. Whether you are at a Father’s Day barbeque party or at a jazz concert, live-tweet the event and give short updates on what’s going on. You can share

June 19 2009 | By Leon | Tagged: family, father's day, parenting, twitter, web-app | 10 comments»

Review of Bill Hybels, “Holy Discontent”

Review of Bill Hybels, Holy Discontent: Fueling the Fire that Ignites Personal Vision. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2007. What really sets you off? What are the things in life that really get your blood boiling? In this short, provocative, and easy-to-read book, Willow Creek’s Bill Hybels uses his pastoral fluency to challenge the reader to consider what he calls their “holy discontent,” which consists of a sort of God-given righteous… Continue reading

June 10 2009 | By Art | Tagged: activism, book review, change, discontent, religion, spirituality | 9 comments»

Great Ways to Become Poor and Stay Poor

Nobody plans to become poor and yet a great many people end up poor. Here are some of the best known ways of ensuring a life of penury: 1. 'We don't need no education...' If you drop out of school or fail to achieve a basic education then you will severely restrict your chances of employment. What is more it is difficult to acquire further skills if you lack the basic ones. … Continue reading

June 1 2009 | By Paul | Tagged: addiction, education, job, Money, opportunity, plan, poor, poverty, wealth | 32 comments»

Choices and Consequences

Consider this: In three weeks time, you have a big presentation to a long-hoped-for new client. Three weeks is plenty of time, though, so each day you sit down at your computer and, instead of working on your presentation, play game after game of Desktop Tower Defense. Three weeks and a day later, you’re clearing out your desk after being let go for failing to get that… Continue reading

May 27 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: advice, choice, decision, life, responsibility, wisdom | 12 comments»

10 Essential Mobile Apps for Your Next Road Trip

I’m getting ready to embark on an 1800-mile road trip. In addition to having my car checked out, packing my bags, and picking out a selection of fine roadfoods at my local Trader Joes (ah, Sweet and Salty Trail Mix…) I’ve also been loading my blackberry up with useful software to lend a hand on the road.

While some rural areas don’t have data… Continue reading

May 20 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: cell phone, mobile-app, road-trip, smartphone, software, travel, vacation | 18 comments»

Calculating the Optimal Workday Length

There’s a lot of information out there on achieving work-life balance, and a common productivity suggestion is that you structure your workday. I’ve found that one invaluable tool for getting these two things dealt with effectively is knowing not just how much work you have to do of what kind each day, but how long to work for. This article is most relevant to freelancers and entrepreneurs since employers often dictate… Continue reading

April 22 2009 | By Joel | Tagged: schedule, structure, work | 8 comments»

How to Find Your Way Towards Consciousness and Calm

When Thinking Gets in the Way Lately I've written much about the chaotic mind, the propensity we have to over-think and the inability so many of us have to escape the internal noise, get out of our thoughts and find our way back to a little tranquility. Or as Happy Gilmour calls it, our Happy Place. Being constantly trapped in our stinkin' thinkin' can be a ticket to depression, anxiety and… Continue reading

April 14 2009 | By Craig | Tagged: anxiety, calm, consciousness, meditation, peace | 11 comments»

How to Ditch Meekness and Walk Tall

Are you a meek person? If so, your life may be ruled by others, and it's time to ditch meekness. Sounds easy, doesn't it? But it's not. Because meekness is a habitual response to the challenges of life. And it takes time and effort to change ingrained habits. The root of meekness is low self-esteem. When our self-esteem is low, we respond to the challenges of life with doubts and fears. And… Continue reading

April 6 2009 | By Mary | Tagged: confidence, personal growth, self esteem, self-development | 7 comments»

If your Childhood Sucked - It’s Time to Stop Blaming Your Parents!

Dear Parent Blamer, Firstly let me say, stop it. It's pathetic and pointless. And for the rest of us innocent bystanders... very annoying. To be completely honest, we're sick of your whining, your complaining, your anger, your victim mentality and your inability to see that your current attitude (not some historical event) is your biggest problem. We're also sick of you blaming your (current) bad behaviour on your parents. What's standing between you… Continue reading

April 3 2009 | By Craig | Tagged: childhood, personal-development, psychology, self-help, self-improvement, trauma | 84 comments»

Would You Be a Perpetual Traveler or a World Citizen?

On Monday I wrote about developing the freedom to travel anywhere, anytime without getting fired. For many people, putting yourself in a position where you are free to go at any time and stay in the places you've always wanted to stay is a completely new experience and mindset. While it's certainly not for everybody, a good number of people who start remote working realize that they… Continue reading

April 1 2009 | By Joel | Tagged: Money, tax, travel, work, world | 8 comments»

The Freedom to Travel Anywhere, Anytime Without Getting Fired

It was the 28th of January this year, early in the morning. My wife had just pushed me out of bed so I'd get ready in time for our flight. It wasn't at the forefront of my mind, but I was nervous: this was the first time I was going to be working full-time hours without access to my office or my main working computer. Despite all the time I'd… Continue reading

March 30 2009 | By Joel | Tagged: internet, remote working, travel, work | 10 comments»

Quality of Life Perspectives: Conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz about Openness to Others

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of The Acumen Fund. She is one of the most innovative and interesting philanthropists in the world today. Her non profit has taken on the world’s poverty problem by directly investing capital in developing world businesses that have the potential to deliver critical goods and services like health, water, housing and energy. [/caption] More than anything, Jacqueline… Continue reading

March 25 2009 | By Kit | Tagged: jacqueline-novogratz, life, openness | 6 comments»

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