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- Laughing In The Face Of An Economic Recession? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from David BohlOur nation is going through some troubling economic times right now… but you do not need to follow suit. The economy today is a horror story of financial bailouts and golden parachutes. Is the government going to bail you out if you make some not so good decisions? This is why you need to ...
Views: 871 - It's Never As Bad As You Expect - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from David BohlDr. Daniel Gilbert, a Harvard professor of psychology, has done some ground-breaking and very intriguing research into the science of happiness. Dr. Gilbert has discovered, for instance, that we don't enjoy things as much as we expect. This research has an interesting opposite side, which is ...
Views: 867 - Economy Survival Tip: Treat the Disease, Not the Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from David BohlThere’s a saying in recovery/treatment/12-step programs that goes: “TREAT THE DISEASE, not the symptoms.” What are the diseases causing your stress? The current economic “crisis”? The political race? The politics in your office? Your son’s report card? Making your next credit card payment? You ...
Views: 836 - Is This The Real Thing? 5 Questions You Can Ask To Find Out If Your Relationship Is The One - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from David BohlLove isn’t easy. Oh, sure, falling in love is sometimes the easiest thing in the world - the catch of breath in your throat when you first see them, the infinite hours spent telling each other your stories, the whirlwind passion. It’s as relentless as the pull of gravity. But staying in love? ...
Views: 821 - Time Management: the Secret to Life Balance? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2007 from David BohlEach year, companies shell out thousands upon thousands of dollars to send employees off to time management seminars. They bring in outside consultants who specialize in time management issues, to get their teams up to speed and drive sales more efficiently. Do you ever feel like you could use ...
Views: 816 - The Truth About Information Overload - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from David BohlThere's good news and bad news about "information overload." The bad news is, you probably have some overload effect in your life. The good news is, it's probably not as bad as everyone says it is. There is, in fact, much more information available to us than at any other time, and that won't ...
Views: 806 - 5 Steps To Move From Concern To Content - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from David BohlMany of us spend a lot of time being concerned about every aspect of our lives and often miss out on the sweet feeling of contentment. Concern causes stress, anxiety, and upset, while contentment elicits feelings of peace, confidence, acceptance, and fulfillment. That sounds like a great place ...
Views: 797 - It's All About Passion And Purpose - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from David BohlProductivity seems to be the Holy Grail of the twenty-first century. We spend tons of money, and even more time, on things like effectiveness training, time management, planners, goal setting instruction, and general productivity tips. And many of us pour all that time and money into careers ...
Views: 794 - Are You Focusing On The Message? (What The 2008 Presidential Election Can Teach Us about Living on the Offense) - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from David BohlAs I watch the U.S. presidential campaigns — complete with polls, interviews, focus groups, and pundits — it occurs to me that each candidate’s basic message has been lost. When you’re starting out in business, or in sales, you’re taught to focus on one solid message, and to share this message ...
Views: 792 - The Art of Changing Your Mind Before You Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 27, 2007 from David BohlIn a recent issue of my newsletter, Lifestyle and Workstyle REFLECTIONS, I touched upon the concept of a strategic lifestyle plan. Much like the strategy an entrepreneur might use to develop a sound business model, the strategic lifestyle plan serves as a tool to manage one's life more ...
Views: 792 - There's A Better Way? Who Cares! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from David BohlI've recently been asked by my coach and several coaching clients the question: "What could someone have said to you when you were working 80+ hour weeks, and enjoying every minute of them, to convince you that there was a way to live a more balanced life?" To answer this question, I've had to ...
Views: 775 - I'll Be Happy When - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from David BohlWe seem to spend a lot of time predicting what will make us happy (we call it daydreaming) and what will make us unhappy (we call it worrying). What we're really doing is wanting. We "know" what we want and don't want, and what will make us happy and not happy. And sometimes we're right, of ...
Views: 746 - Do You Have A Strategic Lifestyle Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from David BohlEvery business has, or should have, a strategic plan. It endows the business with the fundamentals from which to exist and grow. In its simplest form, a strategic plan means realizing an organization's ultimate goals. Strategic planning should not be mistaken ...
Views: 720 - Why Time Management Is Overrated - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from David BohlIf you visit any library or bookstore, you'll see shelves full of books on time management. It seems we all want to "manage" our time, "get control" of our time, and start doing "what we're supposed to, when we're supposed to." With the exception of meetings and conferences that really need to ...
Views: 703 - 5 Ideas For Managing Change - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from David Bohl"Life is difficult." These words open M. Scott Peck's classic book, The Road Less Traveled. Dr. Peck might as well have said, "Life is change," because it well and truly is. We all deal with change, well or poorly, every day. The challenge for most of is not so much that we have change to deal ...
Views: 693 - Finding Inspiration - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from David BohlCreative people are often asked, "Where do you get your ideas?" or "Where do you get your inspiration?" What people usually mean by these questions is, "How can I find my own inspiration?" The surprising thing about inspiration is that it rarely comes when you're sitting on the beach waiting ...
Views: 690 - Making Room For More Happiness in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from David BohlUnhappiness has many faces. The enraged driver in the car behind you, red-faced, fists flailing and horn honking. The exhausted parent at the grocery store who can't seem to get the kids to sit quietly in the cart. The disgruntled worker slumped at his desk, mindlessly internet-surfing the hours ...
Views: 666 - Workplace Unhappiness 2: Nip Those Bad Feelings in the Bud, Boost Your Subjective Well Being - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from David BohlIn a recent discussion on my REFLECTIONS blog, we explored the concept of SWB or Subjective Well Being - your current evaluation of your unhappiness in the workplace. We determined that while many outside factors are often to blame for that "defeated" feeling that so many people experience at ...
Views: 609 - Happiness Is Scientific? Who Knew? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from David BohlLet's say you eat out at your favorite Chinese restaurant every Friday night. You have cashew chicken every Friday. Your spouse has a different dish almost ever week, though occasionally choosing a previous dish again, after a few weeks. Your spouse says, "You should try something different." ...
Views: 594 - Workplace Unhappiness 1: Isolating the Source of Your Misery - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from David BohlIn a recent blog post entitled The Secret to Happiness, I touch upon the concept of Subjective Well Being, or SWB for short. Subjective well being refers to an individual’s current evaluation of his or her happiness. It includes: • The sense of satisfaction one feels with one’s life, both in ...
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