September 2012, Volume 2, Issue 9

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.com/ Jan 31 blog

A well-thought-out reaction to the reaction to last month’s lead article on work-life balance:
http://www.momsrising.org/blog/my-advice-to-women-who-give-advice-to-women/

Very good advice!
http://www.purposefairy.com/3308/15-things-you-should-give-up-in-order-to-be-happy/

An inspiring story of loving our bodies, whatever their size.
http://fiercefatties.com/2012/08/06/not-just-a-phaes-im-going-through/

A game that embodies the principles of positive psychology – count me in!
http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_the_game_that_can_give_you_10_extra_years_of_life.html

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/Sprituality/How-to-Meditate-6730.aspx
http://www.utne.com/Mind-Body/The-Focused-Life-Distracted-Attention.aspx
http://www.utne.com/Mind-Body/Stop-Paying-Attention.aspx

An overview of mindfulness in the workplace and it’s benefits for both employees and employers:
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/d9cb7940-ebea-11e1-985a-00144feab49a.html#axzz24sl9UFB9

The decision trap – how not to waste your energy on unimportant choices.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ulterior-motives/201207/getting-stuck-in-trivial-choices

A BIT OF HUMOR

Building an epic life will require a bit more than this…
http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/2012/05/17/