In LIFEies, I have talked a few times about breathing (Three Breathing Exercises, Calm Under Pressure, & Inner Peace. Now.). Now there’s a bestselling book about breathing called Breath by James Nestor. Below is a great Twitter thread that I copied from here that gives a short summary of 12 different breathing techniques. I also just purchased his course on breathwork.. James Nestor | The […]
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What makes a winner? I took a few minutes to ponder this question along with the article and here is who I consider winners. People who: – Endure life’s challenges no matter how tough the situation. – Have the ability to make it to the finish line and never give up. – Set goals and work
I LOVED the idea presented in the article below — an exercise snack. What is it? 1 minute of intense exercise. Why do it? Turns out, it is GREAT for you. An exercise snack is…. –Short—approx. 1 minute.–Intense—pick something that is not easy (deep squats, push-ups, and jumping rope are a few ideas). Here is one way I
Today, we’re talking about the dreaded P-word —procrastination. Below is a great article with lots of ideas on how to procrastinate less. It’s worth the read. Here are three thoughts/methods that I found particularly interesting for me: –Change your environment. If you are stuck or need to get going on something, move environments. This week I
Gut health is becoming even more important as we begin to understand it better. Every week I see new and potentially life-changing information come out about the gut. I thought I would share some with you today. Here are some ways to improve your gut health: –Stay off the sugar (personal note to Craig). –Avoid large meals
I have written about mindfulness many times before. Why? Because it’s important and I am working on it. Daily. Being intensely present has been a top 10 goal of mine for the past 3 years. The below article explains “The power of now” in a very simple way along with how to control our thoughts or
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If you’ve been following LIFEies, you know one of the best ways to build success and keep it going is to search for ways to get wins. I love finding little wins I can get every single day that move me forward and help me feel accomplished. Not every win is shiny and exciting.
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Managing is hard. I started managing a team in 1989, got my MBA in 1992, and am still working on my management skills to this day. I’m a better manager now than I was when I started, but I know I still have work to do. One area I have worked on for years and
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I negotiate on behalf of my clients every single day, and have for over 35 years. I sometimes forget how engrained negotiations are in my life. Negotiation is an obvious requirement for my job, but, as the below article explains, it’s really necessary for everyone, not just those who work in real estate or sales.
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Yes, I have an ongoing “thing” with naps. I am an avid napper, and the more I learn about how beneficial they are, the more I embrace a good nap. Here is one more tidbit: View a nap as a snack, not a meal. You can read more in the blog below or more here but a
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