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Confession: I’m a recovering perfectionist. I say “recovering” because I recognize I have a problem and I’m committed to improving it. But I still have a ways to go. Last year, my motto was “Progress, not perfection,” and it served me well. I started this website, I produced two e-workbooks and I...
Having written an entire workbook teaching people how to reduce the “frazzle” of life, it always surprises me when I stumble on a new stress management technique that actually works. Sure, there’s always some new fangled idea floating around. Unfortunately, more often than not, I find such ideas...
I’m the first person to admit I’m a control freak. It’s not like I can hide it anyway. If you’ve known me for even a short period of time, chances are you’ve seen me in action. And no, I’m not proud. Being a control freak isn’t a good thing. In fact, some might call it downright annoying. I used...
The great philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “Beware when the great God lets loose a thinker on this planet. Then all things are at risk.” I love this quote. To me, it really pinpoints why many people are afraid of thoughtfully confronting issues in their lives. They don’t want to take the...
I hate to admit this, but I’m a bit overextended. I know, I know. I wrote an entire workbook on Time Management and yet sometimes, I still have trouble with it myself. I think it’s just one of those things that can never be entirely mastered. We all go through phases where we feel mentally and...
Let's take a few minutes to look critically at your actions in the workplace. Do you react to the events happening around you or do you take initiative to prepare for, participate in and/or control the events? Do you take an active or passive role? Do you think in terms of the present or do you...
I’ve been a bit frazzled lately. Yesterday, I realized that my refrigerator was full of condiments but empty of real food. But the idea of going to the grocery store was almost overwhelming. I’d have to make a list, first off. And then, even after I had the food, I’d have to prepare it and clean...
I just got back from Portland, Oregon where I participated in a four-day intensive retreat for creative entrepreneurs. I can safely say, beyond question, it was the best investment of time, money and energy I’ve made since starting in business. And I almost didn’t go… Right before I officially...
A few months ago, my brother introduced me to Skeptoid, a podcast created by Brian Dunning to help promote critical thinking, and I’ve been absolutely addicted to it ever since. Each episode lasts about twelve to fifteen minutes, during which the host debunks a popular myth, superstition or...
