Happy September, everyone!
My favorite article forcuses on an idea that I love – the idea that being real – fully, authentically human – draws people toward us – it doesn’t drive them away. Imagine what a different world it would be if everyone could show up fully for work every day!
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Wishing you a wonderful month!
Chanel Helgason, MD
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
”For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
THIS MONTH’S LINKS
Be real at work!
http://www.workingmomsbreak.
A well-thought-out reaction to the reaction to last month’s lead article on work-life balance:
http://www.momsrising.org/
Very good advice!
http://www.purposefairy.com/
An inspiring story of loving our bodies, whatever their size.
http://fiercefatties.com/2012/
A game that embodies the principles of positive psychology – count me in!
http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_
A set of three excellent articles on our lack of focus, as a culture, and what can be done to improve it.
http://www.utne.com/
http://www.utne.com/Mind-Body/
http://www.utne.com/Mind-Body/
An overview of mindfulness in the workplace and it’s benefits for both employees and employers:
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/
The decision trap – how not to waste your energy on unimportant choices.
http://www.psychologytoday.
A BIT OF HUMOR
Building an epic life will require a bit more than this…
http://www.gocomics.com/