Do you like the Chicken Soup for the Soul books? I have to admit, I don't really. There's not enough story for me; not enough depth. To me they are more like chicken broth for the soul, than chicken soup for the soul. I like stories with a little more detail. I want names, places. I want to ...
Monthly Archives: February 2010
What can I do in 20 minutes a day?
Michael Nobbs' "Take the 20 Minutes a Day Challenge" post yesterday really got me thinking. I posted a comment on his blog asking myself "Should I art journal, exercise, meditate, write, or something I’ve always wanted to do, but claim never to have the time for?" I expanded that thinking to ask myself, "What ...
Eight Rules for Working From a Home Office
1. Dress for work. Causal is okay, but no sweats or pj’s. You are a professional and this is a professional work environment. 2. Connect with others. Take time everyday to engage with people on social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. Read and comment on other people’s blogs. Send and answer a few personal emails. Skype a friend. Arrange ...
Saying Goodbye
If you are a subscriber and received my newsletter this past Sunday you know that I made a big decision last week that involved turning away from an old way of life and turning into a new way of life. Following that turning point I realized that if I am going to make this new life ...
Happy Birthday
Today The Dreaming Cafe is one-year-old. The Dreaming Cafe started out as a free Wordpress.com blog on Monday, February 23, 2009. My first post was called "What is The Dreaming Cafe?" If you are curious, it is still a public post and you can read it here: http://thedreamingcafe.wordpress.com/2009/02/23/what-is-the-dreaming-cafe/ A year later and my vision and mission ...
Commitments
When I joined Derek Sivers email list last year he sent me a personal note. "Wow!" I thought. "This is real!! And, way cool." I thought about what it meant to me to be contacted personally, not just with an autoresponder, by the man behind the blog/website. I realized I wanted to do that. I wanted ...
JK Rowling at Harvard
An example of great storytelling. You will laugh. You will cry. You will ask why? And, you will be inspired to make a difference. JK Rowling: The Fringe Benefits of Failure June 2008, Harvard University commencement speech J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from ...
Finding a New Work-at-Home Rhythm
It has been three and half months since I resigned from my day job and I have to admit I still haven’t quite found my work-at-home rhythm yet, but I am getting closer every day. This was the old me: Wake up between 3-4am Write for 1 hour +/- Walk at the park Get ready for work Out the door at ...
How Many Ways Can I Fritter Away the Day?
1. Stare at a blank screen and NOT write because I think everything I write has to be perfect, groundbreaking or insightful. 2. Get a drink of water. 3. Do a load of laundry. 4. Open the refrigerator. 5. Close the refrigerator. 6. Google my name. 7. Google someone else’s name. 8. Watch a YouTube Video. 9. Make a cup of tea. 10. Make a new to-do list. 11. Spend too much time on Twitter. 12. Get ...
