Tag Archive: "balance"
Dan Buettner, a local boy done real good, is changing the way the world feels about being blue. His original Blue Zones book and the latest Thrive are selling by the boatload—with evergreen promises like “Live Longer” and…
Super Bowls, elections, Afghanistan. It’s all Greek to me—compared to the excitement of finding out who’s making news because they’re stepping out on Sabbatical. The inspirations range wildly. But no matter why, we wish all BreakAway artists good…
Maybe a year runs too long. In today’s nano-second culture, who has the attention span to make changes for 365 days? We’re too busy making changes every nine seconds, if only in our screen lives. Anyway, lifting weights…
It’s a woman’s world these days. They’ve won the majority in college (if not Congress), and now hold 53% of the entry-level jobs in corporate America. Good for them. And good for men—who’ve ruled the roost long enough,…
Summer arrives in Minnesota like molasses in January. So when it finally hits, we again learn the thrill of life in the slow lane. Oh sure, schedules scream for attention even during the sultry months. But…
During the work day, how often do we nag ourselves,
Stop drifting! Focus! Finish!”
Plenty, probably, since distractions never cease—whether from digitalia, peers, phones, or cravings. Well, relax. A recent academic paper states that little breaks actually help—not hinder—productivity.…
Folks have been making self-improvement promises since, well, Babylonia. The Romans did it too—while worshipping the two-faced god Janus (no relation to the mutual fund, but closely related to the month). Nowadays, resolutions make for…
Speaking of career breaks and work/life hacking, here’s a true story about the Woychicks, a Minneapolis family that’s a shining example of the sabbatical mindset. This intrepid family is embarking on a one-year (or longer)…
26% of Americans say they find happiness and fulfillment in their job.
11% feel their job is mostly a drain on their energy and happiness.
60% feel their job primarily serves to provide income so they…
Robyn Waters has done it all—and she’s not done yet! That’s why this month she’s off to Spain and Morocco. But not until she’s made a speech at a major New York design show. Taken…
