Last week was supposed to have been one of the busiest weeks ever for our family. ‘March Madness’, as I had called it. We were prepping for a very hectic week filled with more than our fair share of competitions in each sport in which my kids take part, all while navigating the usual work and school routine. The preceding Friday, the kids came home from school with a note: school would be closed on Monday and Tuesday so that…
De kans om jouw steentje bij te dragen aan deze crisis zit in Jupiter.Met Neptunus in je eigen teken, voelt de huidige crisis voor jou als een natuurlijke situatie. Als iets dat nu eenmaal moet gebeuren, zoals de vloed die het strand overspoelt, om zich vervolgens terug te trekken als het weer eb is. Daardoor kun je de neiging hebben het allemaal passief te ondergaan of weg te vluchten in een glas wijn of dergelijke.De zone van vriendschapHet zijn natuurkrachten…
Right now, we’re in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, and it will continue and change for a long time. While everyone across the globe is affected, it’s hitting people differently in different places. Countries are experiencing it at different times, and within the United States, states are being hit at different times. The crisis affects individuals very differently, too; people’s fears and challenges vary dramatically. Wherever we are, we’re all so grateful for the healthcare workers and all the…
Excessive worry about COVID-19 is becoming a mental health pandemic unto itself. Fears and questions about the future can keep us up at night, distract us during the day, and make it hard to find the motivation and energy to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. But anxiety can also be useful, explains UC Berkeley professor Sonia Bishop. Negative emotions like fear are a natural response to what’s going on in our environment. The key is to channel…
“How should we like it were stars to burn with a passion for us we could not return?” asked W.H. Auden in one of the greatest poems ever written — a subtle, playful, poignant meditation on what it takes to go on living — to go on making poems and symphonies and equations, to go on loving — when faced with something so much vaster than we are, so beyond our control and so rife with uncertainty, be it the…
Have you ever walked into a room and felt like your nerves simply couldn’t handle it? Your heart beats fast, you start to sweat, and you feel like all eyes are on you (even if they’re really not). This is just one of the many ways that being self-conscious can rear its ugly head.You may not even realize you’re self-conscious, and you may be wondering, “What does self-conscious mean?” That’s a good place to start.This article will define self-consciousness, show…
The novel coronavirus has dramatically changed how we spend time and share physical and virtual space with each other. On Friday, March 27, conflict mediator and author Priya Parker joined head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers on TED Connects to discuss what we all can do to stay connected and sustain relationships while apart during the pandemic. Here’s some advice to help you get through this uncertain time: Bring intention to planning a virtual…
“We must be willing to let go of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ~Joseph Campbell It’s hard to believe the state of the world we are in. It feels like 2020 has become the plot of an apocalyptic movie. A microscopic virus invades planet earth targeting human beings. As mass numbers of human beings retreat indoors, wildlife begins to flourish. Slowly, continent by continent, the human bacteria is eliminated. Only…
I know exactly what my breaking point feels like.Probably because I get there more often than most people.Over the years, I’ve noticed that I always describe it the same way (and usually not in the most collected voice).“It feels like THIS,” I say to my husband, while spreading out all of my fingers and pointing them in toward my shoulders and chest. I bounce my hands up and down a few inches while mimicking the sound you’d hear in a horror film,…
Rick Rubin talks with his friend, world-renowned Buddhist and meditation teacher, Jack Kornfield. Jack connects with Rick by Zoom to guide him and you through a couple of different guided meditations. A gift for these stressful times. You can find the first of those meditations at 8:00 and the second meditation at 42:32. Visit the Pandemic Resources page on my website for meditations & other materials. This is only a snippet of a Happiness article written by Jeanne Ricci Read…
At the very least, you’ll have cookies. This is only a snippet of a Happiness article written by Erin Gardner Read Full Article
I’d like to tell you a quick story about how a quote literally helped me change my life. About 14 years ago I started a blog, this blog, and just wrote about the lessons I had learned in my life in the hope that it would help others. Later on when I truly wanted to leave the rat race and become a full time entrepreneur creating online products, all I could think about was ‘How do I get more money,…
Since my family and I began our minimizing journey a few years ago, we have learned the serenity that comes from slowing way down and living a much simpler, quieter life. A big benefit of that has been that we spend a lot of time together at home. It is where I am happiest, and I absolutely love staying in, cooking homemade meals, baking, playing music and singing, and being entirely present with and for my family. This current “lockdown”…
Je krijgt volop de kans om voor anderen te zorgen, Kreeft. Behind every great man, there has to be a great woman is een uitspraak die gaat over het feit dat niemand op deze wereld grote dingen tot stand brengt, als er niet iemand achter ze staat. Dat werkt zo in relaties, maar dat werkt net zo goed in bredere zin. Eén van jouw kwaliteiten in tijden van crisis is dat je anderen kunt steunen. Bovendien is zorgen voor anderen een…
It’s clear that the COVID-19 situation is going to last for a while, and while we’re all safe at home, we need to create healthy activities for ourselves. This situation raises countless issues for people; we’re all facing different situations.There are many terrible, difficult issues that we all must grapple with—now and for a long time to come. But one concrete issue that’s common to us all is…exercise. Exercise is so important for mood, focus, health—and immune function, which is…
Have you ever been told that you are “too sensitive?” If so, you’re not alone. Sensitivity implies a certain heightened reaction to external stimuli: experiences, noise, chatter, others’ emotional expression, sound, light, or other environmental changes. Sensitivity and high empathy are common experiences for many people, but some people experience these qualities to more severe degrees—and don’t realize that they can be hallmarks of Asperger’s, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sensory processing sensitivity, and other traits. This essay is adapted from Divergent Mind:…
How few artists are not merely the sensemaking vessel for the tumult of their times, not even the deck railing of assurance onto which the passengers steady themselves, but the horizon that remains for other ships long after this one has reached safe harbor, or has sunk — the horizon whose steadfast line orients generation after generation, yet goes on shifting as each epoch advances toward new vistas of truth and possibility. Walt Whitman (May 31, 1819–March 26, 1892) was…
It’s your first day on the job. You’re at a meeting of 40+ colleagues.“Listen up every one, here’s our newest team member!”All eyes turn to you.“Why don’t you introduce yourself and tell us all an interesting fact about you?”Instant panic.Adrenaline levels? 11/10.All words gone, replaced by sub-Saharan dry mouth.Blushing, trembling or total amnesia…Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority.This is just one of the many common types of anxiety we can experience. Whether it’s social gatherings…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s unprecedented impact on education systems worldwide, TED’s award-winning youth and education initiative TED-Ed is focused on providing free, high-quality educational resources to millions of families around the globe. TED-Ed’s existing library of free, video-based lessons has been built by a network of 500,000 educators, spans all ages and subjects and features interactive lesson plans that complement thousands of TED-Ed Animations, TED Talks and other carefully curated educational videos. By providing a variety of educational resources…
“I don’t need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.” ~Plutarch People-pleasing can seem Iike a way of connecting with others. We believe that if we keep people happy, then they’ll like us and want us around. While it may be true that pleasing others will win us approval and a place in their lives, changing and editing ourselves can’t create the connection we long for. We confuse…
As events all around the world are being cancelled, I have ONE event I’m not sad to add to that list.Will you join me in cancelling the hardship olympics?I’m tired tonight, as I write this—one week into the U.S.’s response to Covid-19. It’s an hour after my kids have fallen asleep—and the first time I’ve heard silence (sweet, blessed silence) all day.I’m tired… and a little scared. A LOT overwhelmed.Is this my new normal? How long will I be homeschooling my kids?…
Jack Kornfield on Ten Percent Happier LIVE Ep.5 How can we mindfully navigate difficult times? With Dan Harris, Ten Percent Happier Live on 3/20 The post Jack Kornfield on Ten Percent Happier LIVE Ep.5 appeared first on Jack Kornfield. This is only a snippet of a Happiness article written by Jeanne Ricci Read Full Article
Since water chestnuts are native to Asia, they are commonly incorporated into Asian cuisines, like stir-fried dishes (including the one below).“Use it with frozen veggies and brown rice you’ve already stocked up on,” Knudsen suggested. “They also pair nicely with soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and hoisin sauce.” Aside from a stir-fry, the sweet and nutty flavor pairs well with fresh salads, lettuce wraps, and even a fruit salad, according to Cannon. “Just be sure to rinse canned water chestnuts before cooking…
You’re always looking to make healthy adjustments in your life, but you can’t imagine squeezing one more task or habit onto your to-do list. Instead of trying to make major adjustments to your schedule, just use the time you already have available. Like your lunch break. Your lunch break is a built-in time slot you already have available. That 30-60 minute chunk of time is the perfect amount to make major progress on your life goals. Let me ask you,…
Five years ago, I discovered minimalism when my husband and I were struggling with infertility and starting our treatment journey. I knew that in order to prepare for a baby, I needed to make space: physical space in our home, white space on my calendar, and emotional space in my overwhelmed mind and spirit. The journey brought me to where I am today, a mother of two rambunctious boys who strives to live a life free of excess and full…
Je thuis voelen, veilig weten, waar zit ‘m dat in? In een geur, de sfeer – het is een ongrijpbaar iets. Veel is terug te voeren op hoe je gehecht bent als kind. Je ouders geven je een blauwdruk mee die bepalend is voor hoe je relaties aangaat. Bindingsangst en verlatingsangst, ze stammen beiden uit je jongste jaren. Hoe geef je een kind een zo stevig mogelijke basis – ook als je die misschien zelf niet hebt gehad? In dit…
If you’re like me, you’re using books, TV shows, movies, and podcasts to help distract you from the COVID-19 news. I’ve also been going for lots of long walks in Central Park—staying six feet away from other people, of course! Getting exercise and sunshine helps calm my nerves, take the edge off my restlessness, and it feels productive. It helps that Central Park is bursting with flowers, such as daffodils, forsythia, and trees with bright pink blooms. These days, I…
Last weekend, my kids began arriving home from their various schools. We invited our oldest daughter’s longtime best friend, Lena, over for a homecoming dinner. She’s like a member of our family, and we were excited to see her, too, despite closing schools and social-distancing recommendations. The kids are all healthy, we reasoned. We had Lena wash her hands when she came in; we resisted hugging her. On Monday we got a government order to shelter in place, and having…
You may have come across the picture that has a number drawn on the floor with two people standing on either side of the number. One person sees a 6, and the other sees a 9. They are both right, yet they are wrong in the eyes of the other person because of their particular perspective on life.They could either stay there arguing and holding on to their idea of what the number is, or they could around and see…
The breakaway hit returns March 10, exploring the burnout myth, why we procrastinate, loneliness at work and beyond. Organizational psychologist, best-selling author and TED speaker Adam Grant returns Tuesday, March 10 with Season 3 of WorkLife with Adam Grant, a TED original podcast series that takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most interesting professionals to explore the science of making work not suck. Listen to Seasons 1 and 2 now. On the heels of Season 2,…