The simple “to-do” list may be one of humanity’s oldest tools for keeping organized. But checklists are also proving essential in many modern-day workplaces, from operating rooms to the cockpits of jumbo jets. This week, we explore the power of the humble checklist to help us stay on track and focus on what’s important, particularly when pressure is intense and the stakes are high. Source: Hidden Brain : NPR
Eric Zimmer on changing your behavior
Eric is the host of one of my favorite podcasts called The One You Feed. Here he talks about how to change your behavior.
Why Aloneness and Solitude are Good and Loneliness is Bad
While loneliness is becoming an epidemic, the value of solitude is unappreciated. Source: Why Aloneness and Solitude are Good and Loneliness is Bad | Psychology Today
2017 Halloween Celebration & Spending Statistics
The National Retail Federation has been conducting an annual Halloween survey since 2003. The last time we reported on it was in 2015 with our Halloween Fun Facts blog. Source: 2017 Halloween Celebration & Spending Statistics [Infographic]
How to Be Disciplined About Your Creative Projects
When I was in a creative writing MFA program, every time a visiting author came to campus to speak to us, one student inevitably asked during the Q&A, “So, what’s your process?” Source: How to Be Disciplined About Your Creative Projects
What The Last Two Months Of 2017 Will Look Like For You, Based On Your Zodiac
For cancers: You can hardly believe that you have made it this far. 2017 has been far from kind to you. You had never imagined the situations you were dragged through in the past months, and it baffles you that you’re still alive and healthy. Hold on, mate. Trust destiny to have bigger plans for you in store. What started in a mess, won’t necessarily end in one. What does yours say? Go to the Source: What The Last Two Months Of 2017 Will Look Like For You, Based On Your Zodiac
Deep Red Down
A bright, red maple leaf found its final resting place on the white stripe of a wet, city parking lot. The contrast in colors and textures caught my eye. This is a rare posting from my cell phone’s camera. I don’t usually post cellphone photos because I prefer the higher quality of my DLSR, but … Go to the Source: Deep Red Down – Autumn Foliage Photography – Pops Digital
20 Things to Remember When You Feel Anxious
More than 1,000 people responded to the question: What’s one thing you try to remember when you feel anxious? Here are the top responses. Source: 20 Things to Remember When You Feel Anxious – Tiny Buddha
The forgotten Irish verses of Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Today, we sing the chorus of Take Me Out to the Ball Game during every 7th inning. The full story of the song, about a young baseball fan named Katie Casey, has long been forgotten. Source: The forgotten Irish verses of Take Me Out to the Ball Game | IrishCentral.com
Update
A memorial to Lithuanian Jewish composer Albert von Tilzer was unveiled in South Bend Friday night. Here’s a summary of the South Bend Tribune article:
Summary of the Article
A new historical marker has been dedicated at Four Winds Field, the home of the South Bend Cubs, honoring Albert Von Tilzer, the composer of America’s iconic baseball anthem, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Key details from the dedication ceremony and the song’s history include:
- An “Outsider” History: Von Tilzer (born Elias Gumbinsky) grew up in a Lithuanian Jewish immigrant family in Indianapolis. Ironically, neither he nor lyricist Jack Norworth had ever been to a baseball game when they wrote the song in 1908.
- The Inspiration: The song was written from the perspective of Norworth’s girlfriend at the time, who was trying to convince him to take her to a game.
- A Delayed Ballpark Debut: The song was originally played to accompany silent movies and didn’t make its official debut at an actual baseball stadium until nearly 30 years after it was composed.
- Finding a Home in South Bend: The Indiana Jewish Historical Society pitched the marker to the South Bend Cubs after Von Tilzer’s hometown of Indianapolis rejected it. The South Bend team readily accepted, already being known for inclusivity (their team gift shop is located inside a historic former synagogue).
- Themes of Inclusivity: Hosted during Jewish American Heritage Month, the ceremony highlighted how the song represents a story of cultural influence, inclusion, and the desire of outsiders to belong to the broader American community.
You can find the source article here…
How to Maximize Your Productivity
Doing everything you can to put yourself into the best state, whether it’s mediation, a motorcycle ride, yoga, music, motivation from a Ted Talk, avoiding toxic and negative people, whatever works for you, that keeps you positive, optimistic, and in flow.
This is a daily practice that’s threaded into your life. Not a one time thing. It’s about the long game so make sure your quality of life is always a priority. Or you’ll burn out and never enjoy the process. Source: How to Maximize Your Productivity | Psychology Today
26 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Our Love For Pets
Controversial new book explains how pets make us human. Source: 26 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Our Love For Pets | Psychology Today
Start a Messaging Channel With Your Partner Where You Can’t Talk About Chores or Your Kids
In long-term, cohabitative relationships, there sometimes comes a point when your first reaction to receiving a text or email from your partner transitions from sweet giddiness to WHAT NOW. Your online messaging channels turn into a running list of schedule confirmations and daily task reminders—necessary, but highly unromantic. Source: Start a Messaging Channel With Your Partner Where You Can’t Talk About Chores or Your Kids
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