Fitness trackers: Your coach or your evil taskmaster?
Is your fitness tracker your happy coach? Does it make you feel better? More motivated? Or is it … a parasite? After all, a device maker somewhere is…
Category: Personal Development
Can you teach your dog to speak?
Bunny and Stella are stars — just two of the many social media dogs who seem to talk. Using floor sound button kits, owners can train their dogs to tell…
How to give and receive a compliment
Basics first: Be sincere and don’t make the compliment too big or too small. Be specific. Don’t say you’re good at your job, say it was a great report….
Rock climbing is popular and fun
Looking for a new summer sport that will “make the world go away” while you’re having fun? Try rock climbing. Both men and women are into it today. USA…
George Washington’s rules of civility
In George Washington’s Rules of Civility & Conversation by George Washington (Little Books of Wisdom Series, Applewood Books, 30 pages), our founding…
Generate enthusiasm for Monday morning
Does your Monday feel like the first day of spring or the first day of winter? Some people can’t wait to get started on the challenges of the new week….
What to wear in the virtual office
Lots of people love working from home. The environment is comfortable, there are fewer distractions (even though the dog is always welcome), and nobody…
The sublime and eternal sandwich
According to the French writer Pierre-Jean Grosley in his 1770 account of his year in London, the sandwich was born when John Montagu, the Earl of…
The pajama backlash
From at least the 1920s, the trend in dressing has gone one way: more casual and comfortable. According to USA Today, public dressing in the first part of…
Volunteer to show your love for animals
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month, and it’s a great time to volunteer some time and energy to helping our furry friends. Here are a few ways…