Last week, I published part one of a two-part series highlighting ten ways I get unstuck. I had part two ready to go and meant to publish it earlier this week, but I was involved in a serious bike accident and have been preoccupied with my condition. However, with what I am going through right...
We all have strings of days (weeks, even) where things just don’t seem to be clicking. For me, during these stretches it feels like my head is filled with sludge. The thought of carrying on a conversation or performing a mentally intensive task induces an immediate yawn (literally). That yawn is like a physical manifestation...
I remember the day well. It was a sunny, crisp early fall day in 2008. Despite the beautiful weather outside, the international economic climate and internal grumblings at my then-employer (a large Fortune 500 company) were very dark and troublesome. I had intentionally taken a peaceful stroll to work that morning to put my mind...
Almost exactly two years ago, I had just accepted a new job in a different city. I decided to take two weeks off in between jobs, so that I could mentally prepare for the impending move and the challenges of starting over with a new-to-me company. One day during my time off, I dedicated a...
Shift Upwards is still extremely young, but already some common threads have been established. A general overarching theme for what I write about on this blog is rebellion: rebelling against a prescribed lifestyle, and using this rebellion as a platform to define and implement the constructs of your own happiness. One of my primary goals...