Posts by tonyaa
How to become motivated
You’re at the final keynote of the weekend event, and man, you are pumped! You are going to change your life—you are going to change the world! You head home, ready for anything. Monday morning, you’re still feeling jazzed from the weekend. You’re fearless. You start your day with a healthy breakfast and some exercise,…
Read MoreWhat can we learn from Ava Anderson’s closure?
Direct sales company Ava Anderson closed their doors after allegations about the ingredients in their products. In news reports about the closure, the following information is made clear: that the Anderson family took pains to provide the best possible products, that they are now stepping out of the picture, and that the company will resume…
Read MoreApp Review: Office YogaMD Lite
After 25 years of being in front of my computer, I have come to the realization that I have a lot of fatigue and the years of sedentary behavior have not been kind to my spine. Last year, I noticed that my life was filled with distractions, interactions, and commitments. I wanted to make a…
Read MoreApp Review: Happier
Happier is a free iPhone and Android app that helps you celebrate happy moments for yourself and others. If you ever feel that your Facebook or Twitter stream is spending too much time on the dark side of life, then you should try this app. Happier offers you a space to post about your happy…
Read MoreBook Review: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Shortly after I had my third baby a few months ago, I felt that my life felt like it was out of control. I looked around my house and literally felt like I was being swallowed by the amount of ‘stuff’ I saw everywhere. Not only did we have everything that comes along with a baby…
Read MoreApp review: Habitica
I got turned on to Habitica through a recommendation on Reddit. The idea immediately interested me—it’s a game, but the way you score in the game is by building real-life habits that improve your life. If this method doesn’t work for you, Scott Allen just shared his view on How to Succeed Without Setting Goals.…
Read MoreRevisiting the work of Dr. BJ Fogg—tiny habits
This time last year, our very own Tina Rawlins wrote an article about goals, and how to make them really happen. She discussed a few apps designed to help you achieve your goals and the insights from a few Ted talks on the subject. When I read that article, the linked TED talk from Dr.…
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