The first Friday night of the new year. It’s been a mellow one for me. Early dinner at a Chinese restaurant; steamed veggies and brown rice. When I got home I rested for a bit and digested dinner, then got on the treadmill for 30 minutes. I was going to work out earlier today but […]
Do you make new year’s resolutions? If so, you are not alone. According to Dr. John Norcross, a clinical psychologist, about 40% of adults make resolutions. The success rates were as follows: 71 percent for two weeks, 64 percent for one month, and 46 percent for six months. Dr. Norcross has been studying behavior relating […]
I spent the afternoon at the movie theater mesmerized by Les Misérables. I’ve seen the stage production several times both in London and on Broadway, and I’ve been anticipating the movie for months. It did not disappoint. It was all I could do not to break into song with Eponine when she sings, “On My […]
“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” – Edith Lovejoy Pierce Happy New Year! On one hand, I believe that every day, every moment really, is a chance to begin anew; […]
This morning I heard on the news that the latest buzzword is the “Sandy 5.” Remember the “Freshmen 15” – the weight gained by college students during their first year? Now it’s the five (or more) pounds New Yorkers gained during and after Hurricane Sandy. Think about it: anxiety, stress, desperation, boredom. Yes, indeed, food […]
Doesn’t everyone speak about time management? Those that are organized have the secrets and those that are frazzled crave those same secrets. At What’s Working Now Live, Max Simon spoke not only about time management, he also discussed energy management. How do you go about your day? Who are you being in the world? Max […]
I was so lucky to spend three days with great friends at Max Simon’s What’s Working Now Live event in San Diego this past weekend. There were many a-ha moments and golden nuggets of learning. I look forward to sharing some of the teachings of Max Simon in posts this week. The first bits I […]
No, I’m not talking about Michael Jordan (though being a champion like him is certainly not a bad thing). I’m talking about Michael Strahan, who debuted as Kelly Ripa’s co-host on the newly named “Live with Kelly and Michael” this morning. I’ve been watching the show for a long time and was anxiously awaiting the […]
How do I procrastinate? Let me count the ways. Hmmm, no, I really don’t want to count the ways. Counting the ways I procrastinate is like going to the doctor and saying I’ve got a headache and stomach pains and waiting for a prescription to make me feel better. It doesn’t matter how I procrastinate, […]
I received an email from a good friend of mine earlier this week. She was letting her colleagues and friends know that her laptop was being serviced and therefore she was only available at her alternate email address. “It’s at full capacity,” she said, and saw it as a metaphor for her life at full capacity. […]
