Category Archives: Attention

Listening

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Murray Hill

On average we speak at 225 words per minute. We are capable of hearing 500 words a minute.  I wonder, if we stop trying to make up the difference when people are talking to us, wouldn’t we become better listeners? … Continue reading →

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Tourism

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Murray Hill

Most of us want to travel more than we do, because it’s good to “get away”.  I especially like the planning phase of a trip too. I believe though that there is a way to become a tourist more often … Continue reading →

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Getting away

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Murray Hill

You can do this anytime you want, for free! Go to a park. Go for a walk by yourself. Pay attention to the sights, sounds and smells.  Welcome back! Glad you had a safe trip. 

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Mental Relaxation

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Murray Hill

Have you ever been somewhere and you wanted to leave? Have you ever been with someone and you wanted to be somewhere else? It happens all the time right? I wonder if this happens because we are not relaxed mentally? … Continue reading →

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Getting it right

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Murray Hill

We all want to do the things we do properly. We want to do things the right way to produce good results. Whether it’s discussing an issue with a friend, building a deck, driving a vehicle or any other day … Continue reading →

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Doing what’s best vs. doing what’s right

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Murray Hill

Doing the best thing or the right thing. They can be quite different. Choosing to do the best thing is an easy default position. You can easily hide behind this decision because it’s too general. Choosing the right thing requires … Continue reading →

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Unsubscribing

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Murray Hill

It’s amazing how we can clutter up our inbox with e-mails that we have volunteered to subscribe to. I look at the junk that comes in every day and wonder what was I thinking? The first day of the New … Continue reading →

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Getting Things Done

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Murray Hill

Whether at work or in your personal life, here is a very doable suggestion to help you get things done. 1. Make an appointment with yourself for that task 2. Keep that appointment, no matter what 3. Turn off all … Continue reading →

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A Tip to Remember

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Murray Hill

Remember this! When you think of something that you want to share with others on social media, or your blog, or face to face (remember those days?) write it down. Preferably in a place you can find it! How often … Continue reading →

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