I'm getting ready to speak at next week's Young Women's Social Entrepreneur dinner. I think, as women, we beat ourselves up (not to mention other women) waaaay too much. So, just when it looks impossible ... Just when folks are starting to laugh ... Just when you're doubting yourself ... Just … [Read more...] about Yes you can. Yes we can.
Stress levels related to the weight of your shopping bag
Research in the Journal of Consumer Research found a correlation between how heavy the shopping bag you're carrying is with your stress level. The heavier the bag, the more we tend to feel stressed. “We found that carrying a heavy load leads consumers to feel that an unrelated event is more … [Read more...] about Stress levels related to the weight of your shopping bag
What's your key to life? And would your 5 year old self agree?
“When I was 5 years old, my mom told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment. I told them they didn’t understand life.” Wise words, likely from a … [Read more...] about What's your key to life? And would your 5 year old self agree?
Stars can't shine without the darkness
This image is from 999,999,999 people. I love it. It speaks to hope, perseverance, balance, faith, seeing the big picture, glass 1/2 full kind of thinking. All in all a wonderful perspective. ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about … [Read more...] about Stars can't shine without the darkness
Advice from a tree
If you're a regular reader, you know this blog is all about perspective. How what we see depends on what we look for. How what we think & feel depends on our priorities, on what makes it through our lens of perspective & priority. A tool for becoming better communicators, conflict … [Read more...] about Advice from a tree
A fresh perspective on stress
How stressed are you? What's the weight of your stress? Depends on your perspective, which, it turns out, is related to a glass of water. This story, along with being a great illustration of how we carry stress, is also a great illustration of the power of perspective. A lecturer, when explaining … [Read more...] about A fresh perspective on stress
We give what we can, when we can. A very simple story.
I sketch out my future blog posts. Makes it easier to focus when it's time to write them. Today I'd planned to write about a Popular Blended Learning Resources Teachers Actually Use but after the evil at Westgate I'm finding it a hard to focus. So Instead Today It's About A very simple … [Read more...] about We give what we can, when we can. A very simple story.
Seeking sophrosyne
Sophrosyne: (n) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one's true self, and resulting in true happiness. Can't you just hear the 'ohmmm' in that? There's a time for rising up & reaching out, for adventure & maximizing opportunities. As … [Read more...] about Seeking sophrosyne
