http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com Home of The Well-Adjusted Life book http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com/blog/southern-stories.html Tradition? The South drips and sways with them. Little did I know this when I arrived ten years ago — a Yankee from Michigan via California — but Great Grandpa fought for the Confederates, so perhaps it was inevitable that I ended up here. …

]]> http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com/blog/work-out-at-work-why-not.html So many times we feel too tired to work out after work. Maybe the solution is to work out — right at work. At first glance, this may appear to conflict with getting your job done, but it’s actually a great way to get more of your job done. Altering your routine for even one minute can potentially relieve tension and bring new perspective and creativity to your projects. It also keeps the “more of the same old…” mentality at bay. …

]]> http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com/blog/use-your-instinct-to-stretch-to-improve-posture.html Each of us has a built-in solution to the impact of technology on our body (think of the software built into a computer) — our built-in instinct to stretch. Your body wants to correct and improve your posture all the time because it wants to be efficient, save energy, and last longer. What your body craves and needs is a minute or two away from the computer for some random, loose, shaking type movements. …

]]> http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com/blog/a-little-attention-on-our-posture-goes-a-long-way.html I mentioned in my book that technology is neutral, that it becomes “good” or “bad” based on what we do with it and how it impacts us. This is most apparent when technology directs our attention. This condition is summed up well by Linda Stone: “We manage our time. We don’t manage our attention.” Especially attention to our posture. …

]]> http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com/blog/better-posture-is-the-movement-of-youth.html I was recently talking to the head of a modeling agency about how models have better posture. You know, how they make their outfits (and their bodies) look so good. Well, many are on bread and water diets (another conversation!) and the “hurt shoes” (high heeled shoes) help a lot. But mainly, they displayed an ability to express attitude through their posture. Truth is, we all convey a lot through our posture. So what is yours saying? …

]]> http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com/blog/earthquakes-and-emotions.html Who wasn’t shocked by the images of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Readiness drills are part and parcel of the Japanese culture. But when the earthquake and tsunami struck, what took over? Human emotions. So often we ignore our emotions or the impact they have on human events, yet big or small, virtually all events are driven by emotions. …

]]> http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com/blog/who-gets-it-done-the-ambidextrous-one.html Using both sides of your body equally well — your arms, legs, etc., — is a skill that can easily be developed with great benefits. You won’t wear out the dominant side of the body when it is not used 100% of the time. And you’ll strengthen and gain access to a complete set of muscles and joints to utilize and act as “back-up” for all sorts of tasks. Consider how symmetrical we are in skeletal structure and musculature. I believe that we were designed to be ambidextrous as opposed to predominantly using one side of our body to the exclusion of the other. …

]]> http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com/blog/good-posture-makes-the-best-impression.html We all know that appearances matter — that we are judged based on how we look, dress ourselves, and our general disposition. Let’s also consider the impression our posture makes on others. Think of the most dynamic individuals you know. Chances are likely they have good posture. …

]]> http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com/blog/minding-your-mind.html Life is less about what happened to you than the behaviors you formed as a result. You cannot change what happened, but you can change how you react to it. Rethinking, but not necessarily reliving, helps you change your mind about past and present conditions and allows you to change directions or “pivot” the focus of your mind. Rather than merely looking for answers, you'll likely wind up asking and noting a number of good questions as well. …

]]> http://www.thewelladjustedlife.com/blog/running-your-life-like-a-business.html Successful businesses follow a carefully structured set of guidelines in order to make a profit. Likewise, a successful life must have goals that act as a compass for your action plan that leads you forward and a support system for assistance and oversight. …

]]>