“I can’t believe that!” said Alice. “Can’t you? the Queen said in a pitying tone. “Try again: draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.” Alice laughed. “There’s no use trying,” she said: “one can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always [...]
Entries from August 30th, 2009
Top Chef, Project Runway, What Not To Wear and Real Life
August 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Reframing, Relationships, World View
Guilty as charged! I watch reality shows. It’s a guilty pleasure for many people, and I think that, really, there’s noting to feel guilty about, unless you’re using these shows to avoid a real life of your own. So, what’s the up side of these shows? Top Chef , even through all the editing and [...]
Tags:escapism·life·reality tv
A Few Thoughts on Happiness
August 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Reframing, World View
I recently attended the first World Congress on Positive Psychology, so, of course, happiness is on my mind. I check the dictionary. The first definition, “the quality or state of being happy”, seems pretty lame to me. The second is a bit better. “Good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy,” gives me something to think about. Are [...]
Life-Work Cafe is Back!
August 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Reframing, Workplace
Need a great place to stop by and chat about your career? Bring your own fresh-brewed and pull up a chair in the Life-Work Cafe every Monday night at 7:00 PM Eastern. This is a virtual Cafe for real-life discussions about work and about life. If you want some advice on finding your next job, [...]
Tags:career advice·career change·finding work·happiness·job jelp·life-work balance·work issues
