Sometimes we get held back by beliefs that can limit our growth and keep us down. Letting go of unhealthy and unnecessary behaviors will open your world to new potential and take you to greater heights. Here are three toxic ways of thinking that you should dump right now because they limit your opportunities, success, … Continue reading 3 Toxic Ways of Thought to Drop Right Now
4 Tips to Boost Productivity
“Productivity” is a popular word we strive to achieve toward, but we often forget what productivity can mean in our own lives when we don’t have a boss telling us what needs to be done. Living as an adult means the world is wide open for what you make of it, which means there are … Continue reading 4 Tips to Boost Productivity
Do Coffee and Creativity Mix Well?
I know how it goes. A rough day at work, a busy morning, a late night and you reach for a cup of coffee. As someone who’s made a large part of my career in the industry of caffeine, I know the good the bad and the very ugly of the drug. From an irritable … Continue reading Do Coffee and Creativity Mix Well?
Green Office: 4 Benefits of Plants in Your Workspace
Working from home allows me to create a workspace specially tailored to suit my preferences, which translates into lots and lots of houseplants. Filling your space with the bounty of nature can also bring benefits beyond just beauty. Here are four benefits of having plants in your workspace. 4 Benefits of Plants in Your Work … Continue reading Green Office: 4 Benefits of Plants in Your Workspace
2 Hidden Benefits of Daily Writing
If you have a skill, hold onto it as hard as you can and keep practicing until you are a master! Writing is no exception. Writing daily is like exercising. It works muscles you didn’t know you had, and the techniques need to be switched up frequently to avoid getting stale. Here are two great … Continue reading 2 Hidden Benefits of Daily Writing
15 Negative, Creativity-Killing Phrases
If you're telling yourself any of these 15 things, you need to stop. Immediately. When we’re pushing the boundaries of our creativity, negative reinforcement can mean the end of new ideas. Here are fifteen negative phrases that can kill our creativity and limit our growth. The Importance of Creativity Breaking out of the pack is … Continue reading 15 Negative, Creativity-Killing Phrases
On Colors & Creativity: How Color Affects Your Mood
Colors can affect your mood, and ultimately your ability to produce great work and spark that creative drive. Incorporating colors strategically around your house and office space can get your creative juices flowing and influence your life positively. Control your mood using these colors for the purposes you are looking for! Colors and Their Influence … Continue reading On Colors & Creativity: How Color Affects Your Mood
Why Aren’t Old Movies As Good Anymore? (The Flynn Effect)
Have you heard of The Flynn Effect? I recently saw an article that talked about this phenomenon which explains why many of the favorite movies you used to love now seem terrible and low-quality. I’ve felt this at one time or another; the acclaimed films I grew up on no longer felt bold, revolutionary or … Continue reading Why Aren’t Old Movies As Good Anymore? (The Flynn Effect)
What is Greensharing?
Recently, I responded to an ad on Craigslist offering free spider plants. The poster’s spider plant had been producing out of control and they were over-run with baby starts. As an avid gardener, I’ve been struggling for years trying to fine-tune the art of growing plants from seed, specifically cactus and succulent plants. Plant cuttings … Continue reading What is Greensharing?
Eco-Mindshifting and Changing the World
A fascinating Ted Talk I watched recently was genius in describing how changing your way of thinking and interacting with the environment can change the world. New scientists are on the verge of forming conversations with nature and accomplishing change in a way old activists of the past have never been able to before. This … Continue reading Eco-Mindshifting and Changing the World
