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Want to start a new habit? Use this tool to check if it’s really worth it!
January is a ripe time for wanting to start a new habit, but is it always worth it? I developed the tool below where you answer a few short questions using the Negative Five to Five (NFTF) scale to answer that very question.
My 2022 Cinema Recap
In order to maintain my Platinum status at Cinemark, we have to watch 25 movies within the year. What I didn’t realize was that the free movies I get as a benefit do not count towards that total. So, here is a recap of the 28 movies I saw in theaters this year with their rating on the Negative 5 to 5 scale (starting with my least favorite).
Planning ahead, one day at a time.
Lately, I’ve started to question: why should I continue to work towards a routine? The reason I have come up with is that there are certain habits I need to maintain for my health and well-being, and a routine is a source of systemic support for that habit.
Learning How to Unsarcastically Self-Soothe through Marathons (and maybe Triathlons?)
Approximately this time last year, I posted how I signed up for my first marathon which occurred in January of 2022. Although I made it through with a time of 5 hours and 35 minutes, you can see from my pictures that I was having a rough time. See, there is this thing called the Runner’s Cry where you push yourself really hard and begin to lose control of your emotional regulation. This happened to me at around mile 20 when my watch stopped providing accurate readings and I had hit some sort of mental wall.
Constructive Compliments
Consider these two sets of compliments…Which set would you prefer to hear more often? From who? Which set would make you feel good in the moment?
10FreeDays - Our Daughter’s International
This time last year, with your help and support, I was able to raise $1,500 which is the approximate amount to fund the rescue, restore and transform 5 girls from human trafficking in Nepal through Our Daughters International (ODI).
Using the NFTF System to Vote Objectively
For my second Independence Day as a US Citizen, I thought it would be appropriate to share how Seth and I are using the NFTF scale to vote in the Maryland primaries.
Less is More: 5 Things that only work when I don’t think about them at all
I decided to think about things that I do fairly regularly that only work perfectly if no one is paying attention (and that includes me!).
A New Chapter: Becoming a (Paper) Notebook Person
Since I was 9 years old, I knew I wanted a laptop. I don’t think they were even something that pervasive back then – we had only gotten a color computer a few years before (and had finally gotten the hang of a mouse instead of using DOS commands), so I do not actually know where things stood in terms of popular tech…
Creating a Compelling Podcast - Part 3: Ongoing Maintenance
In the final part of this three-part series, we will cover how to keep a series going and everyone engaged.
Creating a Compelling Podcast - Part 2: Scripting, Recording and Editing
In this second part of this three-part series, we will cover useful insights on scripting, recording and editing.
Creating a Compelling Podcast - Part 1: The Concept
Making a podcast is easy but making a good podcast requires an incredible amount of hard work and dedication (or a lot of money to throw at someone who knows what they are doing).
My Time Management Superpower - Part 3
This may seem daunting, overwhelming or impossible, but it’s important to remember that these are all things you want to do. These are the things that are letting you live your core values, savor your life, connect with your loved ones - so motivation will not be the issue, it’s pure time management.
My Time Management Superpower - Part 2
We have established that your time is finite and that you need to be clear on your values and get to your own icing point. As you figure that out for yourself, it’s important to recognize that this is also true and necessary for everyone around you (although most of them will not be ready to do that work). In fact…
My Time Management Superpower - Part 1
Time management is my superpower. It is the thing I do best and I haven’t met anyone who does it better than me (yet). So I figured if I boast about it on my blog here and share all the thoughts, philosophies and practices that contribute to my success, I could a) gloat about something I’m great at and b) potentially help you, the reader, improve your own time management skills.
The Negative Five to Five™ Scale (NFTF)
Have you ever been stuck with an indecisive group? This tool will revolutionize how you make decisions!