Remember Oregon Trail? Not the real one of Lewis and Clark fame that had actual historical value. I’m talking about the computer game that I played in sixth grade. Conceived in 1971, produced in 1974, and seemingly rolled out to every elementary school by 1984, Oregon Trail allowed me, as wagon leader, to guide my party of settlers from Independence, [Read More]
This touching story from Skype helps illustrate how technology is making the world a better place. It’s so heartwarming to see videos like these, especially since so much of what we hear is how polarizing constant connectivity can be.
Sarah from Nappanee, Indiana and Paige from Auckland, New Zealand had never [Read More]
Okay, this is actually really sweet. In honor of Facebook’s ten-year-anniversary, their team created a little video that compiles your top moments since you joined the site. It’s fun to see old photos and I definitely got a little nostalgic as they scrolled through my most-liked statuses from the past few years. Seeing my past [Read More]
This has been a really big week for mindfulness. This practice is not new – in fact it has been around for over 2500 years – but it is finally having its day! Before jumping ahead to cheer for all the recent accolades, let’s just take a minute, take a deep breath and allow space [Read More]
We were thrilled to see the GoldieBlox’s ad during the Super Bowl this year. The toy advertised is a building kit designed for young girls, created to disrupt the notion that all toys marketed to females must be pink. GoldieBlox won Intuit’s Small Business, Big Game challenge to get the [Read More]
Quality work, quality of life, or quality of compensation? According to Sally Hogshead’s Radical Truth #13 (from this book), you may only get to pick one or maybe two. So what do you choose to seek in your career choice?
What’s most important is that you find the work environment that you find fulfilling. Some careers (like advertising) [Read More]
If you’ve been to a grocery store anytime since Christmas, then you know Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. Whether you’re a cynic who thinks Valentine’s Day is an excuse for corporations to make money, or you’re the kind of person who doesn’t make such a big deal out of things, we can all [Read More]
February is National Time Management Month and yet it’s the shortest month of the year. So what will you do to make the most of your time? One way to manage your time is through organization.
There’s lots to be said for getting organized – you can buy containers and bins, clean out your closets, sell or donate a [Read More]
The word “release” in the headline should have tipped me off. As in 13 Ways to Release 2013. But how could the article, written by a perky blonde life coach, be anything but deeply enlightening? Release 2013. Let it go, mindfully, intentionally, with gratitude. And if all that doesn’t work, special pricing for one-on-one coaching.
I couldn’t [Read More]
