Don't Make the Right Decision; Make the Decision Right

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August 10, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory. - Mahatma Gandhi - Don't Make the Right Decision; Make the Decision Right When you hear a song you like on the radio, do you check other stations to see if something better is playing? Do you have trouble settling for second best? If so, you may be what Wharton professor Adam Grant calls a "maximizer": someone who is always seeking the "best" in life. However, striving for the best doesn't guarantee happiness---in fact, sometimes it runs counter to it. Read on to hear Professor Grant's advice on how to balance the pursuit of what's "best" with a healthy appreciation for what may be "good enough". { read more } Be The Change If you're faced with a win-win decision today, be decisive! It could be ordering a sandwich, picking out a gift for someone, or deciding what to wear. Don't worry about making the right decision---make the decision right by committing to feel satisfied with your choice. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News How to Change When Change Is Hard 24 Acts of Kindness To Restore Faith In Humanity Can Positive Thoughts Help Heal Another? There's More to Life Than Being Happy Inside Tim Tebow's World of Kindness 10 Life-Changing Perspectives On Anger The Science of Love The Difference Between Listening & Hearing DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 124,345 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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The Illusion of Control

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August 9, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace I realize there's something incredibly honest about trees in winter, how they're experts at letting things go. - Jeffrey McDaniel - The Illusion of Control "Control is one of humankind's greatest illusions. Let's face it -- even with all the information available and expansive educational preparation -- unexpected events often interfere with our plans and our best efforts to control an outcome or an event (and even ourselves!). And what happens to us, to those around us, and to the teams and organizations we lead when things get disrupted?" Find out from Janice Marturano, the Vice President for General Mills, Inc. and the Founder of the Institute for Mindful Leadership as she discusses how meditation and mindfulness will improve your leadership skills and make you happier at work. { read more } Be The Change When asked, "Are you able to be fully attentive to a conversation?" only 34 percent of participants answered positively. Pay attention to how you listen today, and see if you can strengthen your ability to be present in every situation. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 25 Insights on Becoming a Better Writer The Joy of Quiet 9 Simple Steps to Improve Your Health 7 Ways to Make Happiness Last Roger Ebert Goes Gently Into That Good Night 7 Essential Books on Optimism The Night I Died How to Be Alone DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 124,310 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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6 Ways to Find Work You Love

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August 8, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace Where the needs of the world and your talents cross, there lies your vocation. - Aristotle - 6 Ways to Find Work You Love "The idea of fulfilling work -- a job that reflects our passions, talents, and values-- is a modern invention. Open Dr. Johnson's celebrated Dictionary, published in 1755, and the word "fulfillment" doesn't even appear. But today our expectations are higher, which helps explain why job satisfaction has declined to a record low of 47 percent in the U.S., and is even lower in Europe. If you count yourself amongst those who are unhappy in their job, or at least have that occasional niggling feeling that your work and self are out of alignment, how are you supposed to go about finding a meaningful career? What does it take to overcome the fear of change and negotiate the labyrinth of choices, especially in tough economic times?" Author, Roman Krznaric, shares six pieces of essential wisdom drawn from some of the best thinkers in the field. { read more } Be The Change Read "Your Job - A Manifestation of Your Spirit" -- a short passage about finding your true work, no matter what "job" you are in. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Are You As Busy As You Think You Are? 5 Principles for Inner Transformation at Work The 'E' For Empathy Test 5 Books to Inspire Innovation The Power and Benefit of Circles It's More Important to Be Kind Than Clever How To Build A Beautiful Company Take Your Life Back DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 124,252 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Stephen Jenkinson on The Meaning of Death

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August 7, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace The world is fed by our willingness to weep for the impossibility of being human. And the irony is, weeping for the impossibility of being human is human. - Stephen Jenkinson - Stephen Jenkinson on The Meaning of Death At the Orphan Wisdom School, the cold northern winds gently blow through towering pine trees and the trickle of icy water can be heard streaming through the hinterland. It is in this peaceful, wintery space that Stephen Jenkinson helps others learn the skills of deep living and making human culture. What is the meaning of death? What is depression? How can repay the debt of being human? These are some of the questions that arise at the Orphan Wisdom School. In this article, Ian MacDonald shares stories from a night with Jenkinson, Much of Jenkinson's wisdom draws from the dying. As someone who headed the counselling team of Canada's largest home-based palliative care program for five years, Jenki "Life does not give life. It's the end of life that gives life a chance. The world whispers, 'all that we need of you is that you be human.'" { read more } Be The Change "The world whispers, 'all that we need of you is that you be human.'" Take a deep breath today and respond to the whisper of the world by being yourself. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News How To Be Yourself 39 Ways to Live Not Merely Exist Five Tips For Making Travel Meaningful What Death Has Taught Me About Life Where Children Sleep: A Poignant Photo Series Five Letters of Fatherly Advice Have You Seen the Wizard? Coelho's 1 Min Manual For Climbing Mountains DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 124,200 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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