Reducing My Smartphone Dependence
27 March 2018
Janie read 6 Ways to Counteract Your Smartphone Addiction, by Larry Rosen, and was pleased to read some new strategies for reducing dependence on her phone.
What We're Reading Now
Entries tagged with: Balance
Why Bad Habits Happen to Good People
10 April 2018
Eden read The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg and thought about how understanding the habit loop could help her break some bad habits.
Have it All By Focusing on What Matters Most
17 April 2018
Barbara read I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time and learned Laura Vanderkam’s research shows some women are having it all by making good choices and shifting their perspectives.
Sneaking Mindfulness Into Busy Days
24 April 2018
Janie read How Busy Working Parents Can Make Time for Mindfulness by Michelle Gale and resolved to add more small moments of mindfulness to her daily tasks.
The Third Metric Made Manageable
15 May 2018
Barbara read Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder by Arianna Huffington and was reminded that a few small changes can help restore your balance whether you are overworking or over worrying.
A New Way to Think About Life After 65
5 June 2018
Allison read What to call the time of life between work and old age? in the Economist and thought everyone would appreciate this recommended approach to thinking about our lives after the age of 65.
You Should Quit Something
12 June 2018
Barbara read The New York Times article, The Year I Learned to Quit, by Christine Bader and was reminded "leaning out" can be a good thing.
The Boring Discipline of Self-Care
24 July 2018
Allison read Self-Care Is Not An Indulgence. It's A Discipline. by Tami Forman in Forbes and appreciated the author’s assertion that we need to do some boring, regimented things if we really want to be our best selves.
Choosing Balance and Leadership is More Difficult for LGBTQ+ Employees
28 August 2018
Allison read How Companies Make It Harder for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Employees to Achieve Work-Life Balance on HBR.org and was grateful to the authors for compelling research and practical tips.
What I Learned on My Email-Free Vacation
25 September 2018
Eden read How Not to Let Your Phone Ruin Your Vacation by Catherine Price and was glad she took Allison and Rachel’s advice to unplug during her vacation.
Start and End Your Day with a Pep Talk
18 December 2018
Eden read Gmorning, Gnight! and paused to appreciate a collection of pep talks from Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Feel Better in Four Minutes
15 January 2019
Allison watched Dr. Zach Bush’s Nitic Oxide Dump video and added a new tool to her daily feel better regimen.
Finding Home
1 March 2019
Rachel read Home by Carson Ellis and was reminded that people plant their roots in all sorts of different places.
Vacation Well: Prepare to Disconnect and Write Your Email Automatic Reply
4 June 2019
Allison talked with her clients about how to disconnect and then gathered a variety of sample automatic reply messages to help people get ready for less email or maybe even no email on their summer vacations.
Embracing Simplicity
25 June 2019
Janie read Want happier, calmer kids? Simplify their world by Sandy Kreps and thought about the similarities between children and adults and the ways this advice could be useful at home and at work.
Where is Your Happy Place?
30 July 2019
Allison listened to one of her favorite guided imagery experiences and remembered that it’s nice to have a little audio support when things get stressful.
Your Body Needs You to Take Breaks from Your Phone Each Day
13 August 2019
Barbara read Putting Down Your Phone May Help You Live Longer by Catherine Price and learned it’s not just texting while driving that is dangerous.
Vacation Well: Start with the Three-Day Weekend
27 August 2019
Allison remembered one of the best lessons from her favorite article about how to have a restful and enjoyable vacation. Who will join her in a three-day, email-free challenge this Labor Day weekend?
Shortcuts Encouraged
1 October 2019
Rachel recalled childhood retellings of The Three Little Pigs and was glad to remember that shortcuts sometimes lead to delightful memories of their own.
Mattering Really Matters
29 October 2019
Allison learned about Julie Haizlip, MD MAAP’s research on the construct of mattering in healthcare and pondered what it might mean for all of us
