By SysBots There’s a Japanese term, “ichigyo-zammai,” that basically means full concentration on a single act. Sunryu Suzuki described this practice in his book, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, and said this practice of being fully in the moment with the activity is enlightened activity. “So… Read More »The Practice of One Thing at a Time
By SysBots I’ve come to realize, more and more, that I’m always rushing. I rush from one task to the next, rush through eating my food, impatient for meditation to be over, rushing through reading something, rushing to get somewhere, anxious to get a task… Read More »Why I’m Always in a Hurry, & What I’m Doing About It
By SysBots After working on my procrastination, mindfulness and productivity habits for the last 9 years, I’ve gotten much better at doing and accomplishing. Today I sent out the digital editions of my book to Kickstarter backers, for example, while working on a 13-person coaching… Read More »The Things That Get in the Way of Doing
Post written by SysBots. Are you ready to participate in the mad shopping frenzy that we partake in every year, not only on Black Friday but all holiday season long? Are you ready for an incredible burst of spending, for racking up credit card debt,… Read More »The No New Gifts Holiday Challenge
By SysBots As I write this, I’m sitting in cloud-filled rainforest at a retreat in Ecuador, surrounded by the calls of thousands of tropical birds and creatures, dense lush greenery, and some of the most open-hearted human beings I’ve ever met. Before I came here,… Read More »The Way to Finding Powerful Human Connection
My friend J.D. Roth of the awesome Get Rich Slowly blog came out with a post today about Seth Godin’s advice to click on ads to support a blogger: Ads Are NOT the New Online Tip Jar I agree with J.D. completely. If you like… Read More »How Do You Help Out a Blogger?
By SysBots Every parent will commiserate with me, especially parents with a good number of kids (I have six): for awhile now I’ve been trying to teach my kids the habit of putting things back where they belong when they’re done with them. As you… Read More »How to Teach Your Kids Good Habits
By SysBots Christmas is a pretty merry holiday (and I’d imagine the non-Christian holidays are pretty festive too), and for me, it’s always a time to count my blessings. I’m blessed with many things, but a loving family is top on my list. However, there… Read More »How to Survive (and Thrive) During the Holidays When You Feel Alone
By SysBots For a few years, I went through tough financial times. I was getting further and further into debt, not paying some of my bills (which then went to collectors) and always behind, even on payday. It took me awhile to step back and… Read More »How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Post written by SysBots. Follow me on Twitter. Reader Carolyn recently asked, “How can an achievement-motivated workaholic learn to back off, relax, de-stress, and feel good about doing it? I am too driven!” This is a common problem, and one that has several parts we… Read More »How to Stop Being a Workaholic