Why do people go to the gym? We didn’t evolve with treadmills and barbells, so why should experts recommend exercising every day? The answer would probably be because our daily life doesn’t challenge us enough physically. I’d like to suggest that our daily life doesn’t challenge us enough mentally. Through setting aside time to visit […]
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Friday Links 07-06-29
From the Web A Guide to Escaping Materialism and Finding Happiness – Leo writes so many great articles at ZenHabits, I could plug one each week. This one I liked not so much because of his suggestions but because of the topic. It can be hard to separate what creates happiness with what you feel […]
How to Find a Meaningful Life – Without Quitting Your Job
“He who has a why to live for can endure almost any how.” -Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche Meaning doesn’t have to come from a job. I think it’s safe to say everyone wants their dream job: good pay, free time and purposeful work. But even if you can’t get your dream job right now, you can […]
Quit Procrastinating! 20 Ways to Energize Out of Your Slump
Is the caffeine wearing off? Don’t let a temporary slump ruin your day. Energizing yourself means physically, mentally and emotionally refocusing your efforts back to work. Here’s twenty ways to kill that slump and get your work done: Stop! – Either continue working fully or stop working entirely, nothing in-between. Don’t pull up your e-mail, […]
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