Articles about Life balance
The key to ethical, sane behavior: the *little* voice.
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Your little voice may have all the answers you need. Have you ever wondered how certain corrupt businesspeople can keep spouting great, moral words while doing the exact opposite in their behavior? You wonder how they can wax eloquent about … Continue reading →
Ten Cultural Career Lies
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I believed these lies for most of my life. Recently, the conventional wisdom started seeming suspect. I called several mid-career classmates and asked about their successes and failures. Upon close examination, much of what I had believed to be true about careers did not seem to hold. Continue reading →
Happy or Successful? Which will you pursue?
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Click here to listen to this as a podcast. Download the “Happy or Successful” diagram that goes with the article. On a recent birthday I was looking back at the strategies that my friends from high school and college and … Continue reading →
Is Counting the Root of all Evil?
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Click here to listen to this article as a podcast. The love of money isn’t the root of all evil; arithmetic is the root of all evil. More specifically, counting. Don’t get me wrong; counting was a wonderful invention. It … Continue reading →
Conquering the Stress of Uncertainty: Keeping Yourself Sane in an Uncertain World
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Even in good times, uncertainty can be inherently stressful. In this article, we explore some recommendations and coping mechanisms for dealing with the uncertainties of life. Continue reading →
Living Your Life with Quality
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What does it mean to build a quality life? Are you building a life to be proud of? Here’s a short fable by Mark Albion to help you sort it out. Continue reading →
Dealing with Overwhelm
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Take Time to Recharge (Pushing Yourself, You’ll Get Less Done Than You Think)
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If you push yourself too hard, you may end up less productive than otherwise. Even if it seems to make sense, you may find that taking time off helps you get more done. Continue reading →
Get a Life While You Still Have the Chance (it’s easier than you think)
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How do you achieve work/life balance? Firm boundaries can help! Here’s how to make it happen. Continue reading →
Making Space for Success: Controlling Clutter
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Too much clutter, even if you deal with it, obscures what’s really important. Take control of your results by taking control of your clutter. Continue reading →
Operating at Your Peak; Sleep and Good Food are Underrated
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Sometimes working long hours isn’t even productive in the short term. Before pushing yourself hard, know what that does to your results and thinking ability. It may be best to go out and party instead. Continue reading →
Organize Your Life With 2 "To Do" Lists
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Remember community in the rush to riches
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There’s more to life than just making money, “the economy,” or what’s good for productivity. Just ask your kids. Continue reading →
The Joys of Power Yoga
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Yoga’s a great way to stay flexible. Power Yoga’s a great way to stay fit. Here’s one man’s (humorous!) account of life balance through Yoga. Continue reading →
Anecdote on Quality of Life
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An amusing anecdote from Mark Albion’s newsletter about what quality of life might mean for an American… Continue reading →
Mastering Overwhelm at Work!
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Too much coming at you from all directions? Slow down! This article provides tips for regaining control of your life. Continue reading →
Mastering Email Overload
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This article, originally printed in Harvard Business School’s Working Knowledge gives several different techniques for helping get email under control. The article was one of the most-read articles at HBS, has been translated into more than 7 languages, and reprinted in Entrepreneur.com, and several magazines. Continue reading →