The universe is made of stories, not atoms. I saw this quote by the poet Muriel Rukeyzer displayed at the Lowell Observatory while vacationing in Arizona last summer. On that trip,…
Tag: Mindfulness
Winter is coming. As the weather gets colder and dingy and daylight savings ends, a lot of people find themselves falling into a fugue state. Perhaps you notice your mood starts to…
A lot of responsibility and stress come with adulthood. Paying bills, progressing at work, maintaining a social life, and laying a strong foundation for the future — to name a few. In…
A few years ago, a friend of a friend who I was just getting to know invited me to her birthday celebrations. She had planned a birthday brunch, then dinner at a…
Time to narrow down your choices and find better matches. In today’s world of online dating dating, it’s so easy to swipe left or right on potential matches. Yet, for lovelorn…
Welcome to The Doers, a Clever-ish Magazine interview series. The Doers are those who have taken the brave step to ‘DO’, to step out of their comfort zone, pursue their goals, and…
As humans, we should be in a perpetual state of growth and learning. There’s a quote that goes: “never stop learning because life never stops teaching.” Learning involves the pursuit of knowledge…
Hi friend, Are you sad, upset, disappointed, or feeling hopeless? Welcome to the club. Have a seat and grab a tissue + wine. I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of…
As the year comes to a wrap, I want to remind you to live every day with intention and ‘deliberateness’. Do not be passive in your actions, and do not wait for…
Learn about the power of intrinsic motivation and controlling your mind to focus. Follow these ideas to sharpen your focus and improve mental clarity in the new year. On Intrinsic Motivation Visibility…