Why Sleeping May Be More Important Than Studying

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April 3, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve of care The death of each day's life, sore labour's bath Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course, Chief nourisher in life's feast. - William Shakespeare - Why Sleeping May Be More Important Than Studying "Getting enough sleep is an under-valued but crucial part of learning. Contrary to students' belief that staying up all night to cram for an exam will lead to higher scores, truth is, the need for a good night's rest is even more important than finishing homework or studying for a test. A recent study in the journal Child Development showed that sacrificing sleep in order to study will actually backfire. The study followed 535 Los Angeles high school students for 14 days, tracking how long they slept, as well as how well they understood material being taught in class and how they performed on a test, quiz, or homework." This article shares more about the surprising results of the study and delves deeper into the far-reaching benefits of sleep. { read more } Be The Change Make an effort to get a good night's sleep over the next few days and try to observe the effects on your mind and body. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 25 Insights on Becoming a Better Writer How We Can Change Our Minds The Power of Introverts 7 Habits of Mindful Eating The Joy of Quiet 9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn What the Internet Does to Your Brain Learning How To Forgive DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 126,635 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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Six Ways to Become A Wise Leader

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April 2, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. - Lao Tzu - Six Ways to Become A Wise Leader There are two kinds of leaders, according to Prasad Kaipa and Navi Radjou, the authors of a new book called "From Smart to Wise." Smart leaders "tend to look at the world through colored lenses that skew or limit their perspective, which affects their decisions and actions, while wise leaders "are able to continually reframe and reinterpret events through integration and find new meanings within a rapidly changing context." By cultivating certain capacites, the authors maintain that we can actually evolve from being smart leaders to wise leaders ... and in doing so greatly increase our effectiveness and positive impact. In this article they offer six powerful keys. { read more } Be The Change Try out this Smart to Wise Leadership Assessment tool. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 5 Principles for Inner Transformation at Work Six Ways To Empower Others 4 Reasons To Keep a Work Diary Intelligence Is Overrated: What It Really Takes to Succeed Solving Gen Y's Passion Problem Dan Pink's Challenge to You Why Leaders Must Feel Pain Take Your Life Back DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 126,604 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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Aikido: The Art of Turning Conflict on its Head

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April 1, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within. - Morihei Ueshiba - Aikido: The Art of Turning Conflict on its Head "Growing up in a tough neighborhood of Kansas City, Andrew LeBar learned from an early age to hold his own. When someone pushed him, he pushed back."I had hard eyes," recalls LeBar, who still carries the stance of a bulldog and has the square jaw to match...Heading back to school at the University of Kansas in his 30s, LeBar decided to try aikido, a Japanese martial art, thinking he might pick up some self-defense techniques. At first he was intrigued by the group's teacher-- a "little old Japanese man." LeBar had never seen anyone move with such grace or agility. Then the sensei began to speak, and LeBar felt his foundation shift. "It was about dealing with someone's direction or force in a peaceful way -- taking that energy and changing it." This thoughtful article explores Aikido's revolutionary approach to conflict and its relevance in daily life. { read more } Be The Change Experiment with applying Aikido's insights to conflict as it arises in your own life. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 25 Insights on Becoming a Better Writer Benefits of Rising Early -- and How to Do It The Power of Introverts 9 Interviews with Creative Visionaries The Joy of Quiet 9 Simple Steps to Improve Your Health 7 Practices to Cultivate Compassion The Science of Self-Control DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 126,583 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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My Friend, My Companion: Lessons From Mia

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March 31, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace To love a person is to learn the song that is in their heart, and to sing it to them when they have forgotten. - Thomas Chandler - My Friend, My Companion: Lessons From Mia In June 2010, Snigdha Manickavel and her husband Bapoorau brought home a little black puppy from an animal shelter in South India. Mia had been brought in with her mother and three of her siblings, and was the only one of the pups to survive. The young couple who took her home had no idea how deeply this bright-eyed newcomer would touch their hearts and transform their lives. In this short piece Snigdha opens a window onto their experience...which at its core is the experience of anyone who stumbles upon the gift of unconditional love. { read more } Be The Change Read the moving story of a 15-year-old dog's gift to a grieving man. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News How To Be Yourself 27 Non-School Skills Children Need Five Tips For Making Travel Meaningful The Secret Powers of Time The Point of Being Alive Raising Kids to be Less Stuff-Centered The Art of Losing: Poems of Grief and Healing Stop Focusing On Your Performance DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 126,564 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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