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Thought for the Day: Building a Foundation

Alex — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:40:25 +0000

My thought of the day is based on a conversation I had with someone over the weekend. When you’re down in the dumps and feeling in a rut, that’s the hardest time to think about your future – but it’s the best time. I think of it like creating a building. You dig the hole [...]

Salt Sugar Fat – A Book Review

Alex — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:50:11 +0000

When I saw Salt Sugar Fat in my local library, I was immediately sucked into borrowing it. How could I not? It was a book about my three favourite things! Humour aside, it was a book I’d heard about before from a number of sources, and I’m glad that I took the time to read [...]

Getting to the Point – Acupuncture

Alex — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:16:15 +0000

It’s not exactly my standard experiment, but I’ve been itching to try acupuncture for quite some time. I got into an interesting Facebook debate with some friends a while back, and I came out in support of acupuncture. I hadn’t tried it, but I knew a number of people who had benefited from it. That [...]

5 Life Lessons from Han Solo

Alex — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:40:13 +0000

As I mentioned in a previous happy thought of the day, I’ve discovered that Harrison Ford was 35 years old when he played the role of Han Solo in the epic Star Wars. Just yesterday, I had my 35th birthday, leading me into what I’ve decided to call my Han Solo year. It reminds me [...]

Do you work best in groups or alone?

Alex — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:55:37 +0000

I think one of the biggest questions that comes up when you discuss self-improvement or personal growth is whether to go it alone or to go in a group. It’s a question I’m currently battling with. When it comes to fitness or learning a new skill, I tend to get better results in a formal [...]

Happy Thought for the Day: Good Advice

Alex — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:50:35 +0000

It’s fun when you randomly run across the advice you need on how to live your life. Too often we rush, cut corners, and (unintentionally) step on toes. In the midst of a busy, busy world, the person who is kind, considerate and generous is the one who sticks out. Give to others, without an [...]

Fetch me my Fighting Trousers

Alex — Fri, 31 May 2013 01:54:05 +0000

Life had some ups and downs today. On days like today I need to be reminded not to give up. So, Fetch my my Fighting Trousers! Time for some Chap Hop!

Happy Thought of the Day: Feeling like a Wednesday

Alex — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:51:12 +0000

There’s an amazing sensation in the air when you turn a metaphorical corner in life and when things start to get done. I like to call it a “Wednesday Feeling”. Wednesday is the day that you know your week is half over, and you’re almost at the weekend. It’s the Humpday, and once you’re over [...]

Resumes: Not just for Rainy Days

Alex — Mon, 27 May 2013 02:41:50 +0000

As part of reviewing my career plan, I looked into my resume, and I realized that I have a glaring weak spot in any career – my resume. In my life, I’ve only met a handful of people who enjoy working on their resume. For most of us, it’s a necessary evil. Now, there are [...]

Happy Thoughts List: Giving Thanks

Alex — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:06:53 +0000

Life has been pretty decent lately. I’ve been having a number of days in a row now where things are good. Not earth shattering, but pretty darn good. To be honest, it feels wonderful. I think that I’ve been a bit burnt out, and I really needed time like this. When good things happen to [...]