[This is a guest post by Susanna Jani. Susanna is highly respected in British Columbia (and beyond) for her contributions to the field of mediation. Mediate BC named an award after her; the annual Susanna Jani Prize for Excellence in Mediation. So well deserved! Susanna’s commitment and generous spirit has won her many friends, including me. :)] My conversation with a friend […]
Learn through virtuous moments
March 14, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
“We learn some of the most important lessons in our lives in very short moments.” We know that. When you want to learn something new, and put the hammer down, trying to force learning, it rarely works. As fatigue sets in, our I’ll do this 10 times, turns into 20, then 30, and before long, […]
Changing habits: A simple plan
February 2, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I used to smoke a lot. It was a habit. It was a serious addiction. Then I took up running. That became my new habit. It wasn’t easy shifting habits. Zen Habits suggests 3 simple steps (as the core) to change your habit: Write down your plan. Identify your triggers and replacement habits. Focus on […]
