Latest "Disconnect" Posts

Diffuse the Anger

If you subscribe to my blog or The 90 Second Navigator Podcast, you know that I never discuss politics because it’s just too polarizing. As a voter I would classify myself as fiscally conservative and socially moderate. I believe that people should have the ability to make their own decisions provided those decisions don’t negatively impact others. I think your spirituality, sexual preference, and cultural influences are your business. I honor your choices provided you don’t impose your will on others. I believe in empathy for my fellow humans: more empathy makes the world a better place. The challenge with my ideals is they don’t fit squarely into either political party here in the U.S.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Disconnect, Perspective, tolerance, your thoughts create your reality.

#357 Unplug From Daily Life

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt Stop becoming overwhelmed by your daily stress and responsibilities and find a way to unplug from daily life.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in balance, Disconnect, Perspective, Podcasts, quiet your mind, work life balance.

Disconnect

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This week I am with my family skiing in Colorado. I feel like we have grown closer through the quality time we are spending together. Many of us have an opportunity to take time away from work during the holidays. The question is, can you disconnect from work and focus on other aspects of your life?

I’ll make this week’s blog short and to the point. We all need balance in life. Disconnecting allows you to break up your daily routine. It not only makes life more exciting but allows an opportunity for self-reflection. It also provides health benefits. According to Web MD, taking vacations lowers your risk of heart disease, allows for a better outlook on life, and helps provide more motivation to reach your goals.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Disconnect, productivity, Vacation to Increase Productivity.

#209 Commit to Disconnecting

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt It is so important to take a step back from the craziness of life. Commit to disconnecting. It’s a great change of perspective.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Disconnect, Life balance, Podcasts.

#208 Daily Disconnection

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt Vacations are wonderful for disconnecting for longer periods of time but we still need daily disconnection.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Disconnect, Life balance, Podcasts, quiet your mind, work life balance.

#207 24:7 Mindset

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt Many people in the Western world seem to have this compulsion to be constantly connected, I call it the 24:7 mindset. The question is why?…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in balance, Disconnect, Podcasts.

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