Becoming Aware I recently again realized the power of awareness for motivating change in my habits. I don’t remember the source, but I read somewhere that the average American picks up their phone 144 times a day (worldwide numbers are a huge range, from 55 to 205...
Reminders give my life structure and free my mind for deeper thinking. I rely on electronic reminders for everything from vitamins to deep breathing to watering my plants. I do try to remember some tasks (housework and yardwork, for example) without the help of...
Throughout Comfortably Uncomfortable, there are references to and quotes from other writers. These, as is obvious from their inclusion in the book, informed and helped explain the philosophy that shapes my approach to personal growth. Some I sought out to support a...
Set the pace of the day. Don’t let the day set the pace. For today, don’t let other people’s drama or lack of planning set the pace. Don’t let deadlines or pressure from what other people think set the pace. Don’t let your desire to be recognized or productive or...
Many times in my life, I failed to recognize the value of something because it was not directly affecting me. For instance, I rely on reviews to either help choose one product over another or to confirm a choice I’ve made is a good one. Which olive oil diffuser should...
Writing that goes beyond practical communication has been a part of my life since elementary school. Journaling. Writing stories. News writing. Academic papers. Business writing. Blog posts. Web content for clients. Even a little poetry. Expression through the written...