On Sunday, June 5th we participated in the Walk Now for Autism Speaks which took place at South Street Seaport in NYC. Our team exceeded their $2500.00 goal by raising $4121.70 (and counting) Read more [+]
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Unplugging and Reconnecting: Cure for Cell Phone and Internet Addiction
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Unbelievable! The 90-second YouTube clip we recently posted from a Thai commercial has now gone viral, exceeding 2,000,000 views!!! Can you imagine an American cell phone company telling you to put away your phone? Will they ever voluntarily promote the Unplugging and Reconnecting™ concept of using their technology in moderation? Could this be the cure for technology addiction?
Could A Bad Trait Be Your Signature Strength?
GUEST BLOGGER: DEBBIE MANDEL, M.A.
Many of us have trouble listing our signature strengths, but can easily itemize the flaws. Along the way we force ourselves to fit the mold and become an artificial version of ourselves. Even worse, the self-criticism accompanying these imperfections causes a free-floating uneasiness leading to irritability or self-suppression. Consequently, we overdo – deplete ourselves with busyness to atone or even take medication. Sometimes we internalize our weakness to the point that we walk around with a chip on the shoulder, often taking the offensive as a pre-emptive strike due to heightened sensitivity. Read more [+]
The Day My Phone Died: The 5 Stages of Grief
Last weekend I left my phone charger at work.
Denial. I check my bag again, it has to be there. Maybe my girlfriend borrowed it? I check my end table. Then my bag. Then my end table. My coat pocket. Back to my bag…. Read more [+]
Unplug and Reconnect to get a good night’s sleep
A recently published article on IndyStar says “Ninety-five percent of those surveyed use some type of electronics, including a computer, video game, cellphone or television, at least a few nights weekly within an hour before bed.” Read more [+]