5 Things I Learned About Life From My Cat
April 29, 2008 | In Changing Mindset - Action Steps | No Comments »
Cats, and other pets, are free from the worry and stress that humans live with every day. By observing my cat I’ve picked up on a thing or two about that freedom.
Lessons on Self Improvement - Labyrinth and The Power of Friendship Part 1
April 23, 2008 | In Lessons on Self Improvement | 3 Comments »
Movies are a lot of fun. But, they can also teach us things if we give them the chance. Labyrinth is one of my favorite movies and I found some important lessons behind the fun.
Fighting Litter Through Psychology - Part 1
April 21, 2008 | In Easy Ways To Help | 2 Comments »
Fighting litter seems like a never-ending battle. So, I tried to see the trash from the dumpers’ point of view. In part 1 I discuss the first 3 reasons people may dump trash.
Fantasies: Fun, Captivating, And The Key To Our True Selves - Part 2
April 17, 2008 | In Changing Mindset - Considerations | 1 Comment »
Fantasies help us set goals. In part 2, I discuss daydreams by examining a couple common daydreams and look at desires beneath the surface.
The Top 10 Qualities Of A Good Teacher
March 14, 2008 | In Connecting With Others | 9 Comments »
As I work toward by goal of becoming a teacher, I’m thinking about the qualities that make a good teacher. Here I present the top 10 I thought of.
Saving The Bay And Beyond
December 24, 2007 | In Making A Diff. Lifestyle | 4 Comments »
Tagged to write my eulogy, I let my mind go wild and share a vision for the future of Ripples of Improvement and preserving the Chesapeake Bay.
Work Space Decoration - Show Your Activist Side
December 11, 2007 | In Making A Diff. Lifestyle | No Comments »
Although most of us spend most of our day at work, have we ever taken the time to consider how we decorate our desks affects how others see us?
Product vs. Brand
December 8, 2007 | In Making A Diff. Lifestyle | No Comments »
Part 1 in the series on Personal Branding. Describes the difference between giving randomly and giving deliberately, following a specific plan.
Choosing Our Support Carefully
December 5, 2007 | In Making A Diff. Lifestyle | 2 Comments »
There’s an overwhelming number of causes needing support. Since we can’t do it all, it’s ok to be picky when we give. In the end, we give better.