While there are many festivities to enjoy in the winter months, the colder and darker days could also be hard to adjust for most of us. Sometimes it can be a challenge to just get out of bed and we like to say we get SAD (Seasonal affective disorder). But take a moment to ask yourself this question – how are you feeling? Is this just about your body reacting to seasonal changes, the diagram below might help:
September is back-to-school time. Whether or not you or your loved ones are in school, this month seems to be the time of self-reflection. We often want to know “what are we” and “where are we” – two very plain yet very complex questions. Fortunately, there is a different way to get a glimpse of our personality – through what Dr. Brian R. Little called “personal projects”.
The rationale behind the “personal projects” concept is straightforward – we only spend time doing things that we think are important to us. Activities we commit to do regularly is a reflection of our values and what we hope to achieve in the future. How these personal projects evolve over time will also have a great influence on our view of the world around us.
You can read about Dr. Little’s “personal projects” research and his TED talk here
One way to get to know about your “personal projects” is to track how you spend most of your time on – both professionally and personally. More often than not there is a common theme behind all the things that you do.
And if you don’t like what you see – it’s OK!! Knowing where we are allows us to be more conscious in choices we make. It’s never too late to make a change.