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Tag Archives: relaxation
All Play and No Work
I was once at a point in my life where I had no real responsibilities, few (if any) hobbies, and put no effort at all into personal development. That quickly became depressing and felt like a prison of my own … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged All Play and No Work, breaks, peace, relaxation, rest, work
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My First Float in a Sensory Deprivation Tank
Last night, I floated for the first time in a sensory deprivation tank. This is an enclosed tub full of salt water and magnesium that suspends you effortlessly in a dark, quiet place. I’ve known about them for most of … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged float tank, floating, happiness, higher self, insights, joy, My First Float in a Sensory Deprivation Tank, relaxation, sensory deprivation tank, tranquility
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A Lesson from Failing to Jump Start a Car
Two women came into my job yesterday and asked if we had jumper cables. I didn’t see any laying around, so I said they could use mine before going to my car and driving to where they were parked. A … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged "Don't Worry Be Happy", A Lesson from Failing to Jump Start a Car, Bobby McFerrin, Don't Take Anything Personally, ego, jump start a car, Life Hacks, music, negativity, relaxation, The Art of Manliness
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Overcoming Shyness Through Action
When it comes to meeting new people, some appear to be naturals at it. They open up right away, jump headfirst into a conversation, and act like they’re reconnecting with an old friend. I’m not like that. I’m much more … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Life Hacks, Self-Improvement
Tagged board games, comfort, conversations, juggling, meeting people, Overcoming Shyness Through Action, relaxation, sports, swing dancing
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All Work and No Play
I’ve never been into working for long, unbroken stretches of time. Whenever possible, I prefer to do a bit of work and then take a short break, alternating the two until my work is done. I find that to be … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks
Tagged All Work and No Play, breaks, Pareto principle, play, relax, relaxation, The 4-Hour Workweek, Tim Ferriss, work
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Perspective Shifts: A Better Way to Live
I realized something after I got back from Lollies and Lemonade 2019. While I was there, it was like we were all in our own world and had temporarily left everything else behind. There was a bit of talk about … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Getting Along with Each Other, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement, Swing Dancing
Tagged connection, dancing, freedom, life purpose, Lollies and Lemonade 2019, passive income, peace, Perspective Shifts: A Better Way to Live, rejuvenation, relaxation, school, time, time freedom, vacation, values, work
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Why I Love Cold Showers
I’ve mentioned that I recently started taking cold showers in a few previous posts, but I haven’t talked much about them. Now that I’ve been taking them for a few weeks, I’ve noticed some things that I’d like to talk … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged cold, cold exposure training, cold showers, discomfort, mental toughness, mindfulness, overthinking, relaxation, shower, thinking, thoughts, Why I Love Cold Showers
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A Wonderful Christmas
Another Christmas has come and gone. Like most others, I greatly enjoyed this one and did a lot of things that I do every year. I also did some new, special things, which is what I think will make this … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Getting Along with Each Other, Great Movies, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged A Christmas Story, A Wonderful Christmas, Christmas, family, gifts, hammock, headphones, little moments, peace, presents, relaxation, rest, small moments, unicycle
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A Nice Christmas Visit
Yesterday, I went to a visit with some family members for our annual Christmas gathering. Because several of us live fairly far apart, this provides us with one of only a handful of opportunities during the year to all visit … Continue reading
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Tagged A Nice Christmas Visit, Christmas, deep breathing, family, gathering, meeting, relaxation, self-improvement, visit
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