Author Archives: terrysthinking
Routine Reflections
Do you take time to reflect on your past activities, actions or inaction’s? The end of May is a good time to think about this, since it is the official start of a new season. Many individuals have routine times … Continue reading
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Time to Rest
There are times when resting is the only possible option. Resting is a good thing to do when you are ill or recovering from surgery. I believe there are those who rest well and those who have a hard time … Continue reading
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Thinking About Normal Again!
What is normal? According to one of my more enlightened friends – the only thing that is likely to be “normal” is the washing machine setting with such a name. Actually after examining my own washing machine settings I am … Continue reading
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Objects and Meaning
When you look at an object what does it mean to you in terms of memory and times? Do your objects present memories? When I bought a tablecloth the other day, it reminded me of my high school friend Karen. … Continue reading
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Restore Yourself
Here is a post to make you think about restoration of one’s self. What do you do to “solo rest” and rejuvenate yourself? For me I rejuvenate by, reading a book, talking a walk, looking out my windows at nature … Continue reading
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Attitudes Towards one’s Residential Space
Many years ago, I defined three types of attitudes about one’s residential space – in my course Organized & Loving It, they are: Home is Your Castle: You desire and have an immaculate home with a constant state of neatness. … Continue reading
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Bottom Up or Top Down Thinking
The direction in which you think, apart from changing your immediate perspective, can be a powerful tool in developing new ideas, thoughts and processes. Bottom up thinking means you look from the ground up. Begin by starting at the very … Continue reading
Drive – The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Here is a book to add to your reading list Drive – The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us. This book was written by Daniel Pink. Please note , as a caveat, this was the first book I read as … Continue reading
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Spring Reading
Over the past few weeks, I have been reading quite a few books. I have also read several books in digital format. Reading digitally is something I seem to do well during the daytime, and has worked for both non … Continue reading
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts
Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain is an insightful read. At the onset of this book, the author theorizes that a shift has occurred in our western culture from one that rewards introversion and introspection to our … Continue reading
