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Wednesday’s Dose of Sunshine: Fighting the Spring Itch.
by Anna on Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 | No Comments
Picture this: It is a beautiful Thursday afternoon. You are sitting in lecture looking out the windows watching other students picnicking and frolicking in the beautiful sunshine. Your heart leaps and suddenly you are in a pickle: to go to your next class, or not to go…... [read more] -
Do the Hard Things First – It’s Actually Easier!
by Stephanie Dickison on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 | 1 comment
Even organizational experts have tasks they don’t like doing. The author of It’s Hard to Make a Difference If You Can’t Find Your Keys, Marilyn Paul, PhD, confesses that she does not enjoy checking things off her to do list. Gasp! We all have a drawer or a file or pile that stumps us. It’s completely normal folks. ... [read more] -
Wednesday’s Dose of Sunshine: Inspiring Words and Art
by Anna on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | No Comments
Do you ever come across something that makes you feel as if the universe is trying to tell you something? I do. Whether it be a song on the radio or even a sale on the yummy cookies I had been craving, I often think the universe is dropping me little memos of encouragement and advice. [caption ... [read more] -
We All Have the Same Time. How Are You Going to Spend Yours?
by Stephanie Dickison on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 | No Comments
A friend of mine has spent most of his adult like “working” on weekends. When I ask what he’s doing, he says doing taxes, cleaning up. But really, should that take 2 full days every week? For someone that wants to meet someone, purge his belongings and sell his house, he isn’t working towards any of ... [read more] -
Planning Does Not Take Away Your Creativity and Spontaneity!
by Stephanie Dickison on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 | 2 comments
A lot of people I know that are living completely scattered lives refuse to write things down and plan things out. The fear is that it takes away from their creativity and spontaneity and that if something changes, then they’ve got to work to change it (read: make a mess in their appointment book, etc.). The problem ... [read more] -
Wednesday’s Dose of Sunshine: A Simple Tip To Help You Stay Positive
by Anna on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | 2 comments
Tomorrow the spring semester begins at my university. It seems like the break flew, and I can hardly bear the thought of endless homework at the moment. But I know this feeling well. It's one of excitement, anxiety, and happiness of beginning a new schedule. While I can't say I ... [read more] -
Get Inspired by a New Beginning!
by Stephanie Dickison on Monday, December 28th, 2009 | 2 comments
The coming of a new year means renewal and rejuvenation for many people. It is perhaps the only time of year where most everyone winds down and takes a few days off to spend with family and friends. The end of the year brings upon reflection about the past 12 months – how did you do, were ... [read more]











