Some people who thrive in an office environment with regular accountability are struggling right now if they're working from home. If you fall into this category it could help to consider the four types of people as described by Gretchen Rubin. The most common category is distinguished by people that need outee accountability to get [...]
Until recently, I monitored social media but rarely engaged. I rarely liked or commented and hardly ever posted. Even though I enjoyed watching other people post and hearing what was going on with them, I simultaneously felt that participating was not real communication. I was not a social media poster. I was one who wanted [...]
There seems to be an interesting phenomena in Alaska. The Governor is very conservative. Broadly speaking, more conservative states were slower to respond and are quicker to reopen amidst COVID-19. Here in Alaska, we were quick to close down, and while we are reopening, it is happening slowly and it appears to be a popular [...]
The thought crosses my mind: what if this project is a total failure? What if I never achieve my goal or anything close to it? But you see, failure isn't an option. We cannot fail. Ever. We learn and change our goals. Maybe it will never look like our mind's vision. Fine. Wasn't meant to [...]
They say that we go through grief differently, but that there are five common stages of grief people experience. We may experience some or all, and we can move through the stages at different time frames through the grieving process. They are, according to this source: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. I think it [...]
Pairing is a technique for habit change wherein you tie a new habit that you want to develop with something that you already do. I've heard, for example, of people stretching while brushing their teeth or some other habit tied with teeth brushing. The idea is to take something that you already do and add [...]
Are you driven to make more money? To gain fame? To get noticed at work? To feel proud about the values you instilled in your children? To help others? To experience comfort? To challenge outside your comfort zone? To feel adrenaline rushes? To make every day unique? To create adventure? What truly makes your heart [...]
My town is secluded. We are only accessible by plane or boat, and since the ferries are not operating much at the moment (if at all), it's just plane. We haven't had a new positive test for Coronavirus in a couple of weeks. As of May 2, 2020, we have had 27 confirmed cases in [...]
Benefit #56 of this crazy life Covid life shift: I've decided that it is perfectly acceptable to walk to my office in the middle of the day. It's a little over three miles each way. Not to get work done, but simply to check the mail and water the plants. Essential, yes. Quicker forms of [...]
When things get really busy, instead of just plowing ahead, trying to work as fast as you can, and just going through all the tickets, he always would tell me 'step back and come up with a plan. Look at what dishes you have, and figure out the most efficient way to cook them.' So, [...]
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