Thanksgiving is a distant memory. Christmas, Hanukah, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day are over. You’ve finished the leftovers, opened presents (and perhaps returned a few), toasted the new year, and eaten black-eyed peas. The only remnants of the holidays that remain are some gifts you haven’t yet returned, football playoffs, the NCAA championship, the Super Bowl, and perhaps a few extra pounds. In the last week or so, I’ve heard several people comment, “I’m so ready to get back to my routine”. The question is: Is your “routine” what you need to get back to? Does it serve you well? Are you satisfied with the results of your day-to-day activities? If so, great! Good for you. If not,… [Read More]
Shake It Up, Baby!
Sometimes you’ve got to shake things up! Charles Duhigg, author of the best-selling book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, says that “40-45% of our daily activities are habits”. We do what we do without thinking. And in many ways, that’s good. Habits create routines in our life and work, some of which are extraordinarily helpful. They make daily living easier, more efficient. But some habits are hindering. When we do the same old things in the same old way, it’s easy to become complacent about important areas of life, work, health, relationships. If you’re a long-time reader of Great Days e-Tips, one look at this edition will tell you that this… [Read More]
