I have a new mantra this year. It goes like this: “Make Space.” So what does that mean exactly? Well, it means a few things, that when I go without it, I really feel my stress-o-meter rise. Without space, I have a hard time getting things done and my productivity-meter starts to...
I recently stayed at a hotel and took a look at the Spa services that the Wellness Center provided. And lo and behold, among the traditional Hot Stone and Swedish massages, I spotted the Tech Neck Chair Massage and the PDA Pain Relief Hand Massage. And that got me thinking...
We all have our vices. And we all have our time wasters - you know, the things we do, thinking "I really shouldn't be doing this...
Ok. I know this sounds a bit like an oxymoron to suggest improving your productivity by working less, not more, but stay with me here. I was as stuck as a person can be on a big project that had a looming deadline fast approaching....
If New Year's resolutions work for you, then great, please carry on and get busy now that 2014 has rolled around. However, if you find that you approach New Year's resolutions with gusto, only to fall down on meeting your goals and setting up this...
Recently, I had lunch with my cousin who was rightfully boasting about his two super achiever sons. Both still in school and busy with competitions, internships, puling down straight A's, special interest activities, school politics and the list went on. My cousin turned to me...
For any of you who have followed my 21 Day Workaholic Recovery Plan, you might have noticed that I omitted writing about week 3 of my plan which was dedicated to getting back into a fitness routine. The plan was fairly simple and looked...
As you know, the ways in which we respond to both physical and mental stressors profoundly influences our behaviors, both positive and negative. And what with our ever increasing levels of “connectivity” and need to multi-task, we seem to be under more stress and deadlines...
I am happy to let you know that I made it through Week 2 of the 21 Day Workaholic Recovery Plan. Not only was this week easier than the first week, but it has confirmed something that I know to be true, but lost sight...
Well, I survived week one of the 21 Day Workaholic Recovery Plan and it was an interesting ride. Overall, it was a success, but some very interesting habits, mindsets and insights surfaced. And I don't believe I'm the only one who has experienced this. My goal...