Only You Can Prevent “Vacation Sabotage”
20 August 2013
In preparation for her upcoming vacation, Allison re-read Matt Ritchel’s article, Vacation Sabotage: Don’t Let It Happen to You!
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Are You Drowning in Email?
10 September 2013
Allison read Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (again) and committed to finally trying to follow one of David Allen’s rules for the next month to see if she can do a better job of managing her emails.
Messiness vs. Cleanliness
17 September 2013
Allison read It’s Not 'Mess.' It’s Creativity. by Kathleen D. Vohs in The New York Times and pondered her current messiness versus cleanliness conundrum.
Are You Practicing Good Sleep Hygiene?
24 September 2013
Allison read Sleep Hygiene Tips on the American Sleep Association web site in an effort to support several clients who know being rested improves their performance, but are struggling to get a good night’s sleep.
Are You Practicing Good Emotional Hygiene?
1 October 2013
Allison read the Dalai Lama’s post on Facebook today about emotional hygiene and thought about all the ways she tries to help herself choose to feel better when times are tough.
Celebrate Your Success Right Now
8 October 2013
Allison read Are You Celebrating Your Success? by Shawn Ellis and appreciated yet another story about the importance (and challenge) of celebrating what you’ve already achieved if you want to be happier and achieve even more.
The Third Metric
15 October 2013
Allison read stories about The Third Metric on The Huffington Post website and celebrated yet another powerful resource for helping people to choose balance and leadership.
“Celebrate good times, come on!”
5 November 2013
Allison read the invitation for tomorrow’s ribbon cutting and paused to celebrate a wonderful milestone for the Allison Partners team.
Why Isn’t Mental Health Just Health?
12 November 2013
Allison read Comfort Food: No One Brings Dinner When Your Daughter is an Addict by Larry M. Lake on Slate and hopes that you’ll share this powerful article with others.
Workplace Wellness Wisdom
19 November 2013
Allison asked her colleagues in the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to share their favorite workplace wellness tips and was delighted to read a lot of creative ideas to help employers support their employees on the road to wellness.
Have You Told Them?
3 December 2013
Allison read When the Truth Is Your Only Chance by Peter Bregman on the HBR Blog Network and appreciated a story that supports the importance of being thoughtfully candid.
“His Day is Done” (But Ours is Not)
10 December 2013
Allison watched and read His Day is Done – a tribute poem for Nelson Mandela by Dr. Maya Angelou and struggled to find some way to pay tribute to a hero.
Leadership Lessons from the Library
17 December 2013
Allison read Alliances, The University of Virginia Library 2013 Annual Report, and enjoyed a beautifully curated collection as well as her yearly dose of leadership inspiration from the Librarian.
Mindfulness for Your Children or Your Inner Child
24 December 2013
Allison read Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents) by Eline Sline and was so glad to learn about a mindfulness book and audio exercises for the child in all of us.
Resolve to Be Happier
7 January 2014
Allison read 7 Small Resolutions for a Big Happiness Boost in 2014 by Dr. Emma M. Seppälä on the Psychology Today blog and was glad to see some of the best happiness research compiled in one short post.
Inspiration and Education in Forward / Adelante
14 January 2014
Allison read Forward / Adelante and enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about Spanish-speaking businesses as well as a wonderful dose of inspiration from local entrepreneurs.
Running!
21 January 2014
Allison read her 10-year old nephew's poem, Running!, and asked herself some important questions every grown-up should consider.
How Do You Define Balance?
28 January 2014
Allison read a list of different ways to define balance generated by a group of course participants and appreciated people’s ability to articulate what satisfies them.
Embracing Vulnerability and Giving Up Shame is Important (and Difficult)
4 February 2014
Allison watched Brené Brown’s 2012 TED Talk, Listening to shame, and was grateful for another dose of Brown’s humor and courage.
“Dirty Barbie” and Other Lessons in Vulnerability
11 February 2014
Allison watched Denise Laughlin Stewart's 2013 TEDx Charlottesville Talk and started counting down the days until her next chance to see Dirty Barbie and Other Girlhood Tales the weekend of 21 February 2014 at Four County Players in Barboursville, VA.
