Category: Balance

An illustration contrasting low and high energy levels at work. On the left, an exhausted businessman walks slowly with a nearly depleted red battery above him. On the right, an energetic businessman runs forward enthusiastically with a nearly full green battery. The image symbolizes the difference between energy depletion and renewed motivation, productivity, and vitality.

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Energy Gain vs. Energy Drain

We tend to evaluate activities by what they accomplish or whether they are enjoyable or comfortable. A more nuanced question is: Did

A flat illustration of a hand holding a balanced set of scales of justice against a light blue background, symbolizing fairness, objectivity, and impartial judgment.

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Observation, Evaluation, Decision v. Judgement and Attack Thoughts

Excessive judgmental thoughts can be toxic to your mental health and your peace of mind. To be clear, let us draw a

An orange and gray infinity loop with opposing arrows on a bright turquoise background, symbolizing continuous cycles, contrasting perspectives, and interconnected processes.

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Reality is Often Continuum; Beware All-or-Nothing Frames

I was reminded of this truth when I read a review of Angela Duckworth’s new book ‘Situated’ which focuses on the impact

A hand holds a card labeled “Discipline,” beside cards reading “Consistency,” “Focus,” “Self-Control,” and “Commitment.”

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Hacking the Spectrum of Willpower: Akrasia to Enkrateia to Sophrosyne

Enkrateia translates from the Greek literally as power over oneself or inner sovereignty. Enkrateia stands in direct opposition to Akrasia or weakness

An illustration of a man standing on a clock, with a large circular arrow suggesting time management, change, or gaining an extra hour.

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What Would You Do With a 25th Hour?

And how could you possibly find a 25th hour? True, there are only 24 clock hours… however, there is a tremendous variance

Keep it simple. A yellow paper note with the phrase Keep it simple on it with some colorful crumpled paper balls around it.

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Out of the mouths of babes…

The phrase is from Matthew 21:16 (and Psalm 8:2) and refers to the often unfiltered, direct nature of children’s speech. Adults usually

A chalkboard graphic asks, “WHAT DO YOU WANT?” beside a profile of a head with a question mark, suggesting self-reflection or goal-setting.

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What are You Hungry For?

What drives you? What do you seek? What do you want? Usually, it’s not the thing or goal per se that we

A sequence of puzzle pieces illustrates moving from a problem or question through analysis and process to an innovative solution.

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What’s your problem?

One way to analyze human problems is via Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, beginning with our most fundamental physical needs (oxygen, water, food,

Stacked stones labeled “Work,” “Life,” and “Balance,” symbolizing the challenge of maintaining work-life balance.

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Work & Life: Finding the Sweet Spot

Inherent in the phrase ‘work life balance’ is the implication that they are somehow at odds, that one comes at the cost

A flat vector illustration of a colorful segmented performance gauge with business professionals, highlighting analytics, finance, productivity, and achievement through icons such as a magnifying glass with a growth chart, calculator, coins, laptop, and gold stars.

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The Two-Organizations Problem: How Dysfunctional Communication Creeps In

(This blog draws HEAVILY from a June 26, 2026 Harvard Business Review article by Irina Wolpert, including all quotes) Every organization is

Hand drawing concept about the disappointment when reality doesn't meet expectations.

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The Upside of the Downside

Disappointment is basically your emotional response to a ‘prediction error’: Reality did not match your expectations and the bigger the gap, the