by carolyn | Jan 16, 2015 | Blog, Life Hacks, Take 1 Simple Action
Numerous fields of research from behavioral economics to neurology have shown the advantages of training ourselves to focus on the present moment. But you don’t have to become a Buddhist monk to reap the benefits of what is called “mindfulness.”...
by carolyn | Jan 15, 2015 | Blog, Wordpress
Want to save yourself a lot of headache and potential grief? Test changes first in your “sandbox” before making them on your live website. What’s a website “sandbox?” A “sandbox” is just what I call a second installation of...
by carolyn | Jan 15, 2015 | Blog, Life Hacks, Take 1 Simple Action
After years of delays I was finally in London. In July. During a heat wave. London was packed with tourists, there were heat stroke warning signs everywhere. I saw more than one EMT team wheeling unconscious passengers through a Tube station. Traveling through one of...
by carolyn | Jan 14, 2015 | Blog, Life Hacks, Take 1 Simple Action
Doing something kind for someone else, particularly when there is a positive response, even a simple smile, can combat depression, reduce stress, increase self-confidence, and in general make us a little bit happier. Neurological and behavioral science research shows...
by carolyn | Jan 13, 2015 | Blog, Life Hacks, Take 1 Simple Action, TED Faves
It sounds crazy I know, but there’s been both psychological and physiological proof that posture can be empowering — literally! I was skeptical, too. But check out one of my favorite TED Talk videos below for the details from just one researcher. The Power Pose...
by carolyn | Jan 12, 2015 | Blog, Life Hacks, Take 1 Simple Action
While I’m no fan of the “we live in the best of all possible worlds” view, there’s considerable research that cultivating a positive outlook results in happier, healthier, and more successful and satisfying lives. As Joseph T. Hallinan points...
by carolyn | Jan 8, 2015 | Blog, Life Hacks, Take 1 Simple Action
Trying to achieve a change — lose weight, make more sales calls, exercise regularly, become more optimistic, whatever— by using our willpower alone is hard. Very hard. Near impossible. Why? Because behavioral psychology and neuroscience have shown that we actually...
by carolyn | Jan 8, 2015 | Blog, TED Faves
I guarantee that somewhere in this video you’ll be laughing. But it isn’t just a good way to get a flood of endorphins and reduce your stress level, there’s some seriously important information on how you can increase your happiness, and by doing so...
by carolyn | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog
There’s been a move of our site, ourselves and our focus. So please bear with us as we get everything back in place. Lots of new information and resources are coming by the end of the year!
by carolyn | Sep 24, 2014 | Blog, Wordpress
Latest Update: November, 2015 I’ve had a number of guys attempt to leave hateful comments and small rants about both Bluehost and Fat Cow recently. The ones that appeared both genuine, reasonable and non-abusive have been approved (very few), however, I notice...
