"A common mistake is being overly ambitious with our new year resolutions. It’s best to prioritise goals and focus on one behaviour. The ideal approach is to make small, incremental changes that replace the habit with a behaviour that supplies a similar reward." - Authors: Brian Harman, Lecturer in Marketing, De [...]
Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home. Author: Ben Stubbs, Senior Lecturer, School of Creative Industries, University of South Australia While many are cancelling [...]
A wrap-up of some of the highlights of recent weeks follows... Words that resonate: I’m not afraid December 16th, 2020 I don’t worry. I’m not afraid: “I’ve done a lot of thinking about what I want my life to look like as I age. Two of the most important [...]
Not long after being introduced to Gaby, a graphic artist skilled in animation and a graduate of the university here in Guanajuato, I received an unexpected offer. She and Zyan, Gaby's friend and fellow graphic artist, proposed some design upgrades on our magazine which had just been launched! While unexpected, [...]
"Yes, Danes have a stable government, low levels of public corruption, and access to high-quality education and health care. The country does have the the highest taxes in the world, but the vast majority of Danes happily pay: They believe higher taxes can create a better society. . . Perhaps [...]
This video was originally posted during the holidays of 2017. During the 2020 pandemic holiday season, you may find these simple ways to destress now resonate more than ever before! (1:36 min). Nov 28, 2017 - From the desk of Andrew Weil, M.D. While situations that can lead to [...]
Giving "A Gift Each Day" may be good for the soul When I was five years of age, I was quarantined for a number of weeks with scarlet fever along with a sister. Our Aunt Alta brought a large box with small gifts inside – each one gift-wrapped. We were [...]
"The paradox — that we happen to think is rather poetic — is that givers may only get these benefits when they’re not seeking them. A study found that giving for self-related reasons did not bring benefits: only when giving was altruistic, driven from compassion towards and connection with others, [...]
"With family together, either in person or by video, the holidays offer an opportunity for deep, personal discussions about the future." - Lindy Grief Davidson, University of South Florida In homes across the U.S., families increasingly know someone who has been sick or hospitalized with COVID-19. With the death [...]
Buddha board - As the water evaporates, the image fades. Brush included. I recently came across this unique board for artistic expression. If I had known about the board, it would have been a great gift for Dad who had some artistic ability. Sketches which he had done in high [...]