Joy and Delight
20 December 2022
Rachel read the Pipsticks Sticker Manifesto and reveled in her collection as she appreciated the big and small things that brought her joy and delight in 2022.
What We're Reading Now
Entries tagged with: Balance
Choosing a Well-Lived Life
3 January 2023
Rachel read the obituary for George Edward Linney Jr., MD, and reflected on a lesson learned from this well-lived life.
Are You Microstressed?
28 February 2023
Janie read The Hidden Toll of Microstress by Rob Cross and Karen Dillon and appreciated a different take on stress that really resonated with her.
Four Way Wins
28 March 2023
Geof revisited Total Leadership: Be a Better Leader, Have a Richer Life, by Stewart D. Freidman. Freidman’s book introduces an alternative to “work- life balance” called Four Way Wins. Geof participated in a leadership workshop based on Total Leadership last week, deepening his understanding of the framework.
Preventing Vacation Self-Sabotage
20 June 2023
Janie read all the Allison Partners blog posts about “vacation” and considered what she needs to do differently next month to come back from vacation feeling refreshed and recharged.
Vacation Reflections
15 August 2023
Janie came back from her disconnected vacation feeling rested, recharged, and thoughtful about what she learned from the experience.
Channel the Three-Day Weekend
29 August 2023
Allison appreciated one of her employee’s efforts to practice disconnecting while on vacation and was reminded that a national holiday is a great opportunity to start small when it comes to taking a break from email.
From Dateline Reruns to Planks: How I Fit Back Into My Pants Using Habits
26 March 2024
Geof read Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear and learned about The Four Laws of Behavior Change that help regulate habit formation and maintenance. In this post, he outlines how he’s started to implement his interpretation of the Four Laws to be more active in his old(ish) age.
Baseball Zen
4 June 2024
Allison watched a lot of MLB.TV Baseball Zen clips and was grateful for another way to settle her mind when negative or anxious thoughts take hold.
Have You Tried Mindfulness Apps?
24 September 2024
Allison subscribed to Calm and appreciated the soothing quality of the the Bilateral Stimulation (EMDR) recordings.
MBTI Still Matters
19 November 2024
Allison reflected on why the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is still her favorite instrument for helping people to be better bosses, employees, family members, friends, and most importantly take better care of themselves.
The Power of Weekly Reflection
3 December 2024
Janie reviewed her notes from weekly reflections and realized that adding a regular reflection habit is worth the time and effort it takes.
What to Do With Your Feelings
17 December 2024
Barbara read Now Is the Time To Start Keeping a Journal by Glenn Kramon and had reinforced a habit that can restore serenity.
