I was in my car and on my way to discuss mindfulness to a group of unempoyed professionals when I started thinking about new points to add to the presentation. Ten minutes later I realized I had driven past my stop. This is a perfect example of not being mindful!
Mindfulness is an elusive and often misunderstood word. Mindfulness is simply being in the present moment. It requires that you discipline the mind and practice.
Why should you be mindful? When your life goes south, being mindful can help you get on track again. Mindfulness requires that you move away from busy behaviour. This is a problem for many individuals who feel they need to be productive all day. When you lost a job or have other losses in your life (money, home, partner), the tendency is to keep busy.
The practice of being mindful can lead to opportunitiies not yet uncovered. When you quiet the mind and are in the present, you are more able to see things clerly. When the mind is open you are allowing creative thought to take place.
Consider taking time out in small increments; even five to ten minutes a day. Small change over time can make a big impact. Your life might be different if you invested more time to developing a clear focus through mindfulness.
See our book, Upside: How to Zig When Life Zags, www.upsidethebook.com for more information.
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Sustainable Success--Introduction
Dear Readers,
It has taken me awhile to begin a blog. I realize that for several years been I’ve been trying to understand the challenging predicaments my family, friends, the country and others around the globe are up against. The recession has taken its toll on everyone in some way. It is a time of great change and confusion.
My professional work in the last 23 years has been helping individuals with work-life balance and consulting for companies to provide their employees with worker-friendly benefits and programs. With all that has happened in the last several years, it seems more important to provide strategies to survive and create a sustainable life. I felt like many others—that advice given was inadequate. I am clearer now and wish to make this blog one that provides information and sharing ideas about how to create a sustainable career and personal life in a world that is constantly changing.
This blog coincides with many other events in my life. The book, Upside: How to Zig When Life Zags, is being released in June. The book will provide a basis for on-going discussion and a vehicle for you to develop Upside networking and meet-ups.
Three years ago I was laid up with a stress fracture. I was physically restricted for many months. I had time to reflect, read and research. Eventually I found the upside of my crisis. The end result was a idea for a book that helps others with all the current changes and the “not knowns” of the future. The journey of the book development has had many upsides—a partnership with Allison Blankenship, hearing stories of courage and success and feeling physically strong again.
The next phase of my journey with sustainable success is to take an adventure vacation—one that I have desired for many years. Now that I am physically strong, I am going to the outback in the northern territory in Western Australia, the Kimberley’s. When I return, I will be traveling and speaking about “creating a sustainable life.” I would like to meet individuals who have stories to share. The internet is great but I prefer face to face contact. I will be in Chicago from June 24-July 15 and all of September. I will be driving to Seattle from Denver, July 15-August 8. From Seattle to San Franciso, Sacramento, Salt Lake City and Denver between August 9-27. Please contact me if you wish to share a story or include me in a meet-up group.
Bonnie Michaels
It has taken me awhile to begin a blog. I realize that for several years been I’ve been trying to understand the challenging predicaments my family, friends, the country and others around the globe are up against. The recession has taken its toll on everyone in some way. It is a time of great change and confusion.
My professional work in the last 23 years has been helping individuals with work-life balance and consulting for companies to provide their employees with worker-friendly benefits and programs. With all that has happened in the last several years, it seems more important to provide strategies to survive and create a sustainable life. I felt like many others—that advice given was inadequate. I am clearer now and wish to make this blog one that provides information and sharing ideas about how to create a sustainable career and personal life in a world that is constantly changing.
This blog coincides with many other events in my life. The book, Upside: How to Zig When Life Zags, is being released in June. The book will provide a basis for on-going discussion and a vehicle for you to develop Upside networking and meet-ups.
Three years ago I was laid up with a stress fracture. I was physically restricted for many months. I had time to reflect, read and research. Eventually I found the upside of my crisis. The end result was a idea for a book that helps others with all the current changes and the “not knowns” of the future. The journey of the book development has had many upsides—a partnership with Allison Blankenship, hearing stories of courage and success and feeling physically strong again.
The next phase of my journey with sustainable success is to take an adventure vacation—one that I have desired for many years. Now that I am physically strong, I am going to the outback in the northern territory in Western Australia, the Kimberley’s. When I return, I will be traveling and speaking about “creating a sustainable life.” I would like to meet individuals who have stories to share. The internet is great but I prefer face to face contact. I will be in Chicago from June 24-July 15 and all of September. I will be driving to Seattle from Denver, July 15-August 8. From Seattle to San Franciso, Sacramento, Salt Lake City and Denver between August 9-27. Please contact me if you wish to share a story or include me in a meet-up group.
Bonnie Michaels
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