The evolution of “my three words” has been fun to watch. Your three words describe how you want to be seen by others, and who you are or want to be. Do you know your three words? Close your eyes, breathe in and out a few times, and see what three words come to you.
It’s All In Your Mind
You are the master of your life, doing what seems most prudent for your chosen life. Like being the captain of your ship, going where you want and need to. Right? That’s what you do to be joyous and energetic, to be productive and vital. Note that some masters and captains reach their destinations in good shape, and others — like the captain of the Titanic — don’t do as well.
I’m So Off With On
I’m so down with up. I’m so off with on. Living out of balance has taken its toll. By being “on” too many days in a row without balancing the work with play, or the being up-and-at-’em too long each day without pulling equally from what I define as the Four Buckets of Life (Health, Wealth, Work, and Play), finally knocked me for a loop.
Insure Better Aging For a Joyous, Energetic Life
Have you ever thought about who’s going to take care of you in “old age”? Things like financial management, technology challenges, daily living issues like shopping and doctor visits, and end-of-life decisions. Whether you have kids or not, it’s important to start thinking about it right now.
The Secret to Better Sleep
Friends and clients repeatedly ask me how they can improve their sleep for better energy. I have offered pat answers, gleaned from articles and books, and now want to give more concrete answers and explanations than those answers have offered. The one shared suggestion that has been most resisted is the one to turn off your technology — specifically, your blue-light-emitting technology— a “few hours” before bed. Both professional and personal advice for what a few hours means ranges from 90 minutes to three hours.
What Is Energy?
The title this week is a question people keep asking me. It’s a good question to ask because you want to be sure you have “the right stuff”. And it’s good to answer so we can be sure we are on the same page, you and I.
Why Do You Need Ikigai?
You probably don’t get asked that question very often, do you? Why do you need ikigai?
First, let me explain what it is so you can better contemplate why you need it. Ikigai is Japanese for “your reason for being” or “why you get up in the morning”. It further expands to your reason to enjoy life.
Bumblebee Passion
This “Week of Passion” started after watching a speech Elizabeth Gilbert gave with the suggestion of not living a life of passion but instead to be willing to flit among your various interests. Her message is more complex than that, yet I think my summary is adequate for my present purpose here.
Passion For A Long Life
When I was 10 the idea of being 21 thrilled me. Why? Because then I could drink and vote. That would be perfection.
Curiosity Thrilled the Cat
Curiosity has given me so much in life. Without that unbounding curiosity I’d know and feel so much less. Treasures abound with a curiosity-filled life.