Whole U. Blog
"Whole-istic insights" on wellness, career & service.
Entrepreneurship 101
This summer I helped my daughter London, and her cousin Raio learn a few basics about starting a business. We had FOUR lemons in the house, so decided to turn lemons ... into cash. How?
(Pre) Sales:
Have a vision
Find motivation
Get in action (preferably with a friend, or team)
Create a QUALITY product (in this case, FRESH / organic lemonade)
Whenever possible, use materials you already own
Always make it with LOVE
(During) Sales:
Find a good location...
Dry Scalp?
I'm going DEEPER into the "wellness" theme, to simplify & purify life - from the inside out, and from head to toe. For example - when's the last time YOU thought of the hair follicles on your SCALP?
(Never? Oh right ... there's SKIN on my HEAD, needing TLC too!)
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Feel Pressure to FIND A JOB!?
Remember that FIRST summer after graduation ... that internal pressure to "GET A JOB!" I was asked to join this panel of career coaches to advise a recent graduate - and offered these insights - which apply to ALL of us:
- 11:15 - "Think globally, but act locally"
- 16:42 - Take initiative to share your voice
- 21:17 - Watch your mind (and what you tell yourself)
- 40:27 - My #1 recommendation is to ... (CLICK...
Where Balance Begins
If you experience imbalance in your body, it could be generating from... your FEET.
I recently felt discomfort in my left foot. So I found a shoe store with an Aetrex Foot Scanner - which "combines 3D imaging, machine learning and precise sensor technology to capture data," assessing how we distribute our weight.
I stepped on the scanner, and adjusted my sweatpants for the cameras. (Apparently my Care Bear socks did not...
Does Your Fascia Need Smoothing!?
A friend of mine recently told me about The "Fascia Blaster" - invented by Ashley Black to smooth the body's fascia, that can get tight, bunched, and appear dimpled. (As seen in the diagram below, from AshleyBlackGuru.com)
Curious, I researched a bit more about Ashley's "business origin story." In short, Ashley was using her prototypes to help athletes with sports injures, and soon discovered that they also helped smooth the appearance of cellulite... (So while it has...
Up-Level Your WFH Office!
I spend a lot of time working on my computer...
So I finally decided to invest in an ergonomic work station:
- Standing desk: https://amzn.to/3RymxmN
- Folding treadmill: https://amzn.to/3HVC3pD
- Backless chair: https://amzn.to/3DEfR11
- Desktop computer screen: https://amzn.to/3YkYp9I
- Computer arm: https://amzn.to/3RuNkjW
- Connecting cables: https://amzn.to/3HXGVLg
- Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3JX77aj
- Webcam: https://amzn.to/3JDY6m2
- Mouse (Apple...
Self-Help Tip #52: Practice Acceptance
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Self-Help Tip #51: Go Outdoors
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT Medical advice. Please read disclaimers.
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Self-Help Tip #50: Treat Yourself To A Favorite Food
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Self-Help Tip #49: Practice Feng Shui
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT Medical advice. Please read disclaimers.
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Produced By:
Shannon O'Brien
Ed.M, M.A.
Shannon created Whole U. to encourage career seekers to live a balanced purposeful life, while pursing their life's work.
