I shouldn't be on my computer right now. I also shouldn't be using the word "should." So, where does that leave me?... It's currently 3:45 am Eastern Standard Time (Daylight?—whatever). Screen time in the middle of the night is not an ideal tool for falling back to sleep—instead of resting the mind, it actually jolts … Continue reading MeTube
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Bird's-Eye View of Life
In a previous post I mentioned having a bird's-eye view of life and stepping back. Amidst all the craziness going on, perhaps this is a time we can do that—to take a step back and evaluate what was going well in our normal routine and where there was room for improvement. Where possible, think of … Continue reading Bird's-Eye View of Life
Early-Morning Gym-Goers and Overall Success
Recently I've been going to the gym in the early morning to exercise. My first day, the front desk person said he likes how early-morning gym-goers know what they want, have their sh** together, and get in and get out. This made me wonder: Is there a correlation between going to the gym in the … Continue reading Early-Morning Gym-Goers and Overall Success
Stress Management Tips
Stress needs to be managed moment to moment, as well as daily, so it doesn't build up to the point of lashing out. Practicing healthy coping mechanisms for stress throughout the day (e.g. breathing, light stretching, positive affirmations) helps diffuse the stress so it doesn't build up. Doing a mindfulness practice for a few minutes … Continue reading Stress Management Tips
Social Comparison and Childhood Ping Pong Tournaments
Last week my husband started an online course in coding. As I listened in to the introductory portion of his class, I was so intimated by all the other participants—finance, researchers, startup founders—comparing myself (and, by extension, my loved ones) to others has always been a weakness of mine, and I'm still working on it! … Continue reading Social Comparison and Childhood Ping Pong Tournaments
Mindful Nuggets 