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Category Archives: Self-Improvement
Success-Building Principles
Here are 8 “success-building principles” from The Magic of Thinking Big. They’re very similar to things I’ve done this year that have made a major positive difference in my life, so I believe they are effective. I hope you find … Continue reading
Posted in Great Books, Life Hacks, Self-Improvement
Tagged action, goals, plan, principles, strategy, success, success-building principles, The Magic of Thinking Big
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Doormats and Bulldozers: The Art of Balanced Communication
Interesting title, right? That’s the best way I could think to describe my two tendencies in difficult situations. I’m naturally a very agreeable person, which means I tend to be deferential and avoid drama in conversations. If I get pushed … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Life Hacks, Self-Improvement
Tagged agreeableness, assertiveness, bulldozers, communication, doormats, Doormats and Bulldozers: The Art of Balanced Communication, How to Win Friends and Influence People, hypocrisy, influence, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Four Agreements, The Power of Now
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Negative Thinking
If you found that a particular food made you sick, would it be better to keep eating that food and manage your symptoms or stop eating that food? The answer is clear, simple, and easy in this example, but that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Great Books, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged Life Hacks, negative thinking, negativity, positive thinking, positivity, The Four Agreements, The Power of Now
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Screen Time
I recently started spending less time in front of screens than I normally do. This is largely the result of going out on Saturday mornings and playing sports with my friends. Whenever I do that, I tend to leave my … Continue reading
Posted in Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged activities, digital life, friends, fun, missing out, phones, real life, Screen Time, screens, sports
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Why I Stopped Arguing
I used to argue at the drop of a hat. Didn’t matter the subject or who was involved; I’d argue with anyone over anything at just about any time. I’m not completely out of the woods yet, but my desire … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged arguments, communication, conversations, debates, dialogue, discussions, ideas, learning, understanding, views, Why I Stopped Arguing
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A Few of My Favorite Books
Those of you who’ve followed my blog for a while know how much I love to read. I’ve talked about a lot of books in my posts but I haven’t dedicated a post to the books that have stuck out … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged A Few of My Favorite Books, books, Charles Duhigg, Dale Carnegie, Don Miguel Ruiz, Douglas Adams, Eckhart Tolle, How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Jonathan Haidt, Life Hacks, Scott Adams, self-improvement, Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Four Agreements, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Power of Habit, The Power of Now, The Righteous Mind
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Giving Others the Benefit of the Doubt
I try to keep my actions consistent with my words, but I’ve struggled with that for most of my life. Too often, I’ve talked about the importance of kindness and then done something that’s incredibly mean or otherwise unkind. Something … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged benefit of the doubt, breathe, Don't Make Assumptions, Life Hacks, negativity, peace, relax, The Four Agreements
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Save Some Time for Yourself
Before this past Wednesday, it had been a long time since I took a whole day to rest and do a few things for myself. For over a month, I went out somewhere and did something with other people. I … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged relaxation, rest, Save Some Time for Yourself, self-care, unplugging
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Review of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is a classic comedy movie, but it also works on a deeper level. Bill Murray plays a weatherman named Phil Connors who travels to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities. Connors is an arrogant, conceited … Continue reading
Posted in Great Movies, Life Hacks, Self-Improvement
Tagged balance, Bill Murray, Groundhog Day, lesson, Pennsylvania, priorities, Punxsutawney, Review of Groundhog Day, time loop
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