Worthwhile Living » Blog misc.

re-blogging

Jonathan — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:16:06 +0000

It’s so easy not to blog. But I had such high hopes when I started this blog about a year ago, so I don’t want to just let it go. Blogging is a great way to increase mindfulness, as I’m compelled to really think about what I’m doing in the hopes of contributing to the blog.

A lot has transpired in the last year: My wife died, I took off two months to travel with my kids, to “reset” our relationship, and I left my job to become a full-time dad. Amazingly, through it all, I’ve stuck to my early riser routine.

I’m really writing this post to induce my self to blog again. More stuff soon…

Quotations

Jonathan — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 16:54:18 +0000

I’ve loaded up my quotation database with 72 quotes that inspire me in some way. And there’s a random quote at the top of the main page, which will show you one of the quotes in the list.

Perhaps I can set up a page that lists them all, but I also like the idea of the serendipity of one quote coming up for you randomly.

Do you have any quotes to add?

Hello and Welcome

Jonathan — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 00:18:48 +0000

I’ve done a lot of work on personal development for a long time, but in the last year or so it has become much more of a focus. So, I’ve decided to start this blog to share what I’ve learned, and, I hope, to give you some ideas to help you make improvements in your own lives.

I’ve called this blog “Worthwhile living” because when I think of personal development, I don’t think of it as just doing more, or acting in any certain way, but instead I want to be able to enjoy what I’m doing and to look back and be pleased with what I’ve done. What it boils down to for me is that I want each moment of my life to be worthwhile.

I’m going to write about things like :

Productivity – how to make sure you’re doing the right things
Mindfulness – being fully present, here and now
Nutrition – eating right to increase and maintain health
Exercise – taking care of your body so that it will serve you better, now and in the future
Learning – how to learn, an often overlooked skill
Tools – I’ll recommend some books that have helped me, and some other things I think worthwhile

I hope you enjoy the blog, and I look forward to your comments.