I've always been a night person, and have had the worst sleeping habits. Until this past year, I've needed a tv to fall asleep. My mind would run and run, usually about the least important things, and in turn that would keep me up later than I should be. Of course, I always feel more … Continue reading An Experiment in How to Become an Early Riser
Category: Personal Development
Monday's Mantra: Okay
Some people will not like me or the things I do...and I'm okay with that.
Monday's Mantra: Proud
I am proud of myself and of all of my accomplishments.
Monday's Mantra: Intuition
I will listen to my intuition.
Living a Distraction Free Month (Part 2)
Well, I'm 2 weeks into trying to be more mindful and I'd say I've been failing hardcore. As I write this, the TV is on, I'm drinking a cup of tea, and I just finished a snack. Instead of concentrating, I'm thinking about making a list of movies I'd like to see, cleaning off my … Continue reading Living a Distraction Free Month (Part 2)
Living A Distraction Free Month
A few days ago Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) tweeted the following video of Joe Kraus talking about creating a "culture of distraction". Joe talks about how we are constantly distracted, what we're losing, and what we can do about it. Something really important happened to me while I was watching the talk...I was captivated by what … Continue reading Living A Distraction Free Month
2011 Resolutions
I don't normally make new years resolutions because they seem about as likely to happen as being blind folded, spun around, and hitting a bullseye on a dart board. I used to make resolutions, but I stopped when I realized they always lost momentum after the first 30 days. That's why I like to do … Continue reading 2011 Resolutions
Giving Up TV-30 Day Trial
The Challenge: No television for 30 days. Background The other night I was laying in bed going through old episodes of Angel, and I was thinking about all the time wasted just sitting around watching TV. Not doing anything at all, except staring at an electric box in the corner of the room. For the … Continue reading Giving Up TV-30 Day Trial
September 30 Day Trial
I'm going to do a 30 day trial for September, but I need your help figuring out what to do. Vote below, add something else if you'd like, and/or leave a comment. Thanks!
