From the monthly archives:

March 2011

Zen and the Art of Ninja Productivity

By Mary Jaksch A short while ago, my friend Leo Babauta of Zen Habits recorded an interview with me about productivity for his great new book, The Little Guide to Un-Procrastination. It brought home to me how much my long-time practice and teaching of Zen has boosted my productivity. Leo says I’m one of the [...]

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Is Happiness Overrated?

By Mary Jaksch Are you happy? And are you getting happier? If not, some people may say that you’re failing. After all, happiness has become the primary goal in life according to the self-help movement. And a thriving business too. You can even buy an application for your iPhone that claims to make you feel [...]

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Forget About Being a Hero – but Save the World Anyway

By Mary Jaksch Lately we’ve seen many images of heroes pulling out survivors from collapsed buildings. I admire the work of firefighters and Urban Search and Rescue teams; they are heroes. But do we have to be heroes in order to help others? Mark Bezos, a New York volunteer fire fighter, suggests a totally unheroic [...]

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What We Can Do to Help Victims of the Disaster in Japan

By Mary Jaksch Do you feel helpless when you see a catastrophe unfold like the earthquake and tsunami in Japan? So many people urgently need support. What can we do to help them? Here is a list of things you can do: 1. Donate to relief funds There is a huge need for money in [...]

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Follow the Music of Your Heart: 5 Lessons Learned

Have you ever had a big dream for your life – only to be told it’s not possible? Read the inspiring story of Jason Poole. His hopes of becoming a professional singer were dashed when doctors told him he would never sing again. Read how Jason fought back, found healing, and finally realized his dream. [...]

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This Simple Strategy Leads to Success – and Happiness

By Mary Jaksch In a short video, Arianna Huffington explains how she found a simple way to be more productive, more creative, and happier. She is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of thirteen books. A year ago she fainted at her desk from sheer fatigue and [...]

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