You: Finding Length
How often do you think about posture? Trying to make your posture better, complaining about it, and/or working on it? For many of us this is a common preoccupation. We know we look and feel better when we are in…
Office Space: The View From Here
I just moved. In my new house, the view from my desk is now a lake instead of another building. My work has not changed in any other way. In fact, it is currently harder to accomplish as I hunt…
You: Moving
I am in the midst of a move. Surrounded by boxes with just 5 days to finish before the movers arrive. This is my least favorite thing to do. However, this move has already taught me things. I am going…
Sing: Listening to the Body
Singers spend a lot of time listening to our own voices. In the best of circumstances, we also mark sensation in order to determine whether we are being efficient. We sense the quality of the flow and sound wave. Perhaps,…
Office Space: Authentic vs. Professional Part 1
How do you navigate being yourself and keeping it professional at work? When I speak to people about bringing their humanity into all aspects of their life, I get that question a lot. The answer is that every part of…
You: Wingspan
How much of your work day takes place in front of a computer? Over that time, how active is your posture? Yeah, me too. Even those with disciplined seated posture get into trouble either by creating too rigid a system,…
Office Space: Better Questioning
Have you ever opened up a discussion or presentation to questions and heard crickets? Did you ever want to ask a question but were too nervous to get there? Or, have you ever asked a question, any question, just to…
You: Body of Work
You know that sneaking suspicion that you would be more productive, successful, happy if your body were healthier? How about that? These bodies are pretty amazing. Sometimes infuriating, but amazing. They are designed to persist, to be our transportation and…
Office Space: Change Is In The Air
Here in the Northeast, Spring has arrived. With it, more people are being vaccinated against COVID19 and many organizations are looking to what is next. It is a hopeful time. It is also one where the surge towards the future…
Office Space: Who Tells Your Story
I have an earworm -- the finale of Hamilton is on a loop. Specifically, the line "you have no control, who lives, who dies, who tells your story." I think it is looping because I just don't agree with part…