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They help us make wiser choices, so we can do things that tend to work better. They’re like an inner compass that can guide us, help us find our way, and give us a sense of purpose. They provide motivation, giving us the strength to do what really matters. When life is dull and gray, they add some color. When you act on them, they give you a sense of fulfillment—a sense of being true to yourself, living life your way, behaving like the sort of person you really want to be.
The Happiness Trap
Russ Harris
Kristin Neff, the self-compassion expert I mentioned earlier, recommends this one: “This is a moment of suffering. May I be kind to myself.” However, personally I prefer something a bit shorter and simpler. My self-compassion catchphrase is “This really hurts. Be kind.” If either of those appeal to you, feel free to use them; but if you prefer to come up with your own phrase, all the better.
The Happiness Trap
Russ Harris
But the same isn’t true of most knowledge workers. We receive precious little training in how to “do” knowledge work. There is no class in college on how to triage your email inbox, manage your agenda, or organize your computer files. And the situation doesn’t improve when we enter the workforce: most employers don’t teach us how to formulate goals, document our knowledge, or automate our most common tasks.
Mise-en-Place for Knowledge Workers
fortelabs.co
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