distractions – Rebel Bush Doctor

Distraction: When is it Advantageous?

A man at a desk with his laptop in front of him peers off to his right

For much of my *professional* life, I’ve been easily swayed by distraction—not just getting down to business, whatever the undertaking may be, but also merely staying on task. I think this is a common struggle in the digital age, as the onslaught of stimuli and noise we’re faced with continues to grow. For a longContinue reading “Distraction: When is it Advantageous?”

Mindful Intent, Vitality and Improvement

Overheard view of a woman seated at a desk multitasking between two computers and an open notepad

It doesn’t matter how many hours you lay in bed—what matters is how many hours of this laying part you are regenerating. The more vital you feel, the better you ability to actively create something, create a life you enjoy living. But you can’t do that without the proper methods and character traits. Shi HengContinue reading “Mindful Intent, Vitality and Improvement”

Rediscovering Happiness: Back to Your Roots

“Seeking sometime missing. Missing something left behind… …Maybe with good luck, we’ll find what eluded us in the places we once called home.” The French Dispatch Today marks three years to the day since I first left home and set out for greener pastures. I surrendered my two-bedroom apartment in Pilsen, Chicago, and hauled twoContinue reading “Rediscovering Happiness: Back to Your Roots”