Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. Recently, there was a news article on NPR regarding astronauts and rashes. Specifically, the article asked why some people get rashes in space? Apparently, there’s a clue in astronaut blood. […]
Describe one habit that brings you joy. It’s an interesting concept to consider a joyful habit. Often, when we hear the word “habit” we may think of some “bad” things such as biting one’s nails, fidgeting, or cutting people off. But there are good habits such as a […]
List 30 things that make you happy. If it makes you happy, it can’t be so bad. Right? That’s what Sheryl Crow said. But she also noted that if it makes you happy, then why the hell are you so sad? It’s a Monday. The day brings a […]
What are you curious about? Many people say you should try everything (or as many things) once. I say you need to try things twice. So many factors can impact a first try. Thus, you need two times, at least to figure things out. This is the constant […]
What do you listen to while you work? Some people have the grand luxury to be able to listen to music while working. And, what a luxury that is. In my mind. There was a time when I could crank the music loud and type away. Think away. […]
How would you describe yourself to someone? During the past year, I have been asked in a number of ways how would I describe myself and how others would describe me. And, almost always, the first word out of my mouth is fair. I’m extremely fair or try […]
What’s the story behind your nickname? My mother named me after my aunt. When they were both young kids, my aunt saved my mother from drowning. I believe that thereafter, my mother not only felt indebted to her but also felt a lot of respect towards her. To […]
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant noted that “unscheduled time isn’t wasted. It’s invested in well-being.” Yet, so many of us fret over wasted time in the workplace and at home. Some over helicopter their children to the point that their kids are over-scheduled, running from one thing to the […]
What are your future travel plans? I know I want to go. I know, I want to go somewhere. I know, I need to get away. But where to and when? I spent a large part of the day writing out my travel wish list on a whiteboard. […]
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? I’m currently recuperating from surgery. I’m supposed to be happy to have some time off from work. Which I am. I’m supposed to be making the most of this time. Which I don’t whether I am or not, as […]