I am a voracious reader and every week I come across either a book, online piece or website I want to share with others. I’ve decided to curate these gems and highlight them on Friday. I hope you find these faves as insightful as I do.
- Are you overwhelmed by your email inbox? Here’s a practical approach – A Mindful Guide to Email in 20 Minutes a Day.
- What is the biggest threat middle-age men face? It isn’t what you think.
- Do you check your phone every few minutes? (Confession: You are not alone – this is me too). Some advice that might help in This Is How To Stop Checking Your Phone: 5 Secrets From Research.
- This piece pushed me to think. Jessica Semaan asks, What is your biggest fear? She listed her fears. She then identified the scariest aspect of each of these fears. Are you willing to do this exercise?
- Do you have a nighttime routine? Check out 13 Things to Do Every Night to Feel Amazing Every Morning. . . how many of these items are on your list?
What were your favorites this week?
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I bit on that cell phone article right away! Ugh, I can think of a lot of “buts”; however, that first one is a good starting place. I DON’T check my phone more than once an hour.
I struggle with the cell phone checking. I have (recently) decided to leave my phone at home when I go to dinner with my family. When I return, I check my phone – I typically haven’t missed a thing.
I am compulsive with emails, and phone checking, so those are for me!
I opened up the fears one first, though.
Me too. I am trying to designate certain time periods during the day for email, but so far, I haven’t had much success. Will keep trying.
Yes, I am overwhelmed by my email box….Thanks! xo
Hope the article helps, Ayala.