Today I read a post on ZenHabits.net that really hit home for me… it was regarding taking more personal responsibility in our lives and not blaming others. It’s a theme that I’ve been addressing for the past year, and this post was a good reminder to me that I still need to have awareness in this department.
The post rang true for me in a couple of different areas. First, when I take on the role of the “little-helper” around the house, I end up being very passive as a parent & husband instead of being active and present, being a true co-parent and spouse. Second, this is a message that I’ve been trying to instill in my children… that instead of blaming the other person, you need to own up to your part in the situation.
I have taken some positive steps in the right direction with my personal responsibilities, but there’s alway room for growth! The most important thing I took out of the post was this: By stopping blaming others for your failures, you take responsibility for your own destiny. And if you start taking control of your destiny, and stop letting others control it, you will get to the life you want! Read the entire ZenHabit’s post on How You Can Take More Personal Responsibility.
The following is one of the best posts I’ve read on ZenHabits… a wonderful piece written by a Dad to his Son. The message and advice is great for children, but for any of us taking this journey in this world. As a Dad myself, it is my hope that I can be an example and instill these values in my children. Thanks Leo!
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This post from ZenHabits.net is ideal for anyone interested in Getting Things Done (more on GTD) – or just being productive and organized, for that matter — to be able to quickly add things to your to-do lists without interrupting your work; to be able to see what you need to do right now, without worrying about everything else; to be able to organize stuff without too much work. SIGN ME UP! I’m going to check out a couple of these apps and report back on which one I prefer. Click here to read the full article at ZenHabits.net.
My favorite blog to read right now is called ZenHabits by Leo Babauta. He writes about ways to simplify your life, find inspiration and motivation, and simple life changing practices that I like to call LifeHacks. In his infinite wisdom, he has uncopyrighted his work, allowing all to freely share as long as proper credit is given. So with that being said, I would like to share with you a recent post about keeping your online life simple.
Being an internet professional, I frequently get completely distracted by what’s going on in my e-mail, browser and other applications, and end up feeling completely stressed out sitting in front of the computer by the end of the day. In Leo’s article titled “The Zen of Tech: 12 Powerful Ways to Keep Your Online Life Simple and Peaceful” he lists 12 practical, simple steps to calm things down while you’re working online. Here’s a snippet:
“I think that’s the true challenge of technology: how to get the most out of it without letting it overwhelm us. How to keep things simple but powerful. How to master technology without letting it become our master (to paraphrase Stephen Covey).”
Click here to enjoy the full post.
