This is Myndr, our family’s thermostat for the WiFi. Myndr is one of the technological advancements that actually stimulates us to use less tech instead of more. If you’re curious to get to know more: I am inviting you to listen to this 7 minute episode of my daily podcast, …
This morning when my business partner and I were cycling to the office, we had to stop at a traffic light. We were 10 ft from the button to tell the system we were waiting. So we just waited, assuming that the light eventually would turn green. Moreover there were …
If you’re the leader of a movement, you found one person that connected with your idea and energy. After that first follower, another followed. And another. When you did your thing and no one followed, you were a lone nut. The moment óne person stepped in and followed, you were …
“I have known many sorrows, most of which never happened.” This quote is attributed to Mark Twain, although there’s a dozen of earlier instances known. This made me notice that if things are likely true, we consider it true. And it doesn’t matter whether Mark Twain said this or someone …
I have a hard time promoting my new book: Collectie van Rampen (A collection of meltdowns; an anti-stress journal). And I make up a thousand reasons for myself why I have that hard time. The thing is. I’m a marketer for a living. I connect great products with great people …
The definition of a race is simple: whoever is first, wins. Making more hours in the office than our colleagues. Being a better parent than my friends. Getting a higher grade than the rest of the class. Having the main role. Being the president. Winning the gold medal. The thing …
Being alone is a choice. Being together is a choice. Being where you are is only a choice when you can direct your brain to your present activity. Otherwise your mind chooses itself. If you train to be where you are more often, you make the mindful choice. Making the …
These days I learn a lot about myself because my daughter’s standard answer is “no”. Or “do myself”. Or just the opposite of what I want. Analyzing how I am and respond teaches me a lot about myself, my values and my parenting. And I think parenting here can be …
What is there that screams for attention like a baby? How many screaming babies do you tolerate to ruin every visit to your own home screen? What’s not there but should be?
In yesterday’s post I referred to noticing things from the past in the present. If noticing in the past is possible, we certainly can notice things in the future. Noticing things in advance has the endless potential to make our lives more attentive, engaged and alert, less anxious. And ultimately …