We all have those days: the work seems to be piling up at work, there’s lots of daunting tasks waiting for you at home, this fell apart, etc. Things just aren’t going your way, you’re feeling stressed out, overworked and on-edge.
Sound familiar? Well, take some time – five minutes, ten, an hour – and try completing one of the following suggestions to give yourself a break from the everyday stressors.
Constantly ongoing discussions about Internet safety, social media, technology and Internet addiction may draw interested readers to Foursquare, an app that allows people to ‘check in’ to locations, earning mayorships, badges and promotions along the way. Like any informational tool, Foursquare has its pros and cons, its supporters and doubters, and now, it’s time to look at both sides.
How often do we only look at the ‘bigger picture’ of something – a scene, a situation in our own lives, a photo? Allowing our brains to absorb only the biggest and most obvious details often leaves something to be desired. By not only wrapping our heads around a big picture but also taking time to notice and appreciate small details, we can get a better view of the world, what needs to change and how to change it.
Have you ever been on a train? I’m not talking about a high-tech, speed demon Amtrak train – I’m talking about an old-fashioned steam locomotive, powered partly by coal, used largely throughout history. If not… maybe it’s time you give it a try. Here’s how.
I’ve read the book “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” a number of times (it’s brilliant, of course) and I just re-read it a few days ago in preparation for seeing the film today. I was so anxious to see it, and I got SO angry every time new cities were released and it wasn’t mine. But finally, here it is.. and here’s my thoughts. Under the cut to stay spoiler-free!
thoughts of Melissa 