“Automation is good, so long as you know exactly where to put the machine.” — Eliyahu Goldratt Chores suck. They’re time consuming and perpetual. As frustrating as they can be, they have to be done. No one wants to live in a place that looks like crap. That said, technology has produced some pretty amazing […]
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Escape to the Beach
“For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it’s always our self we find in the sea.” — E.E. Cummings We at Escape the Screens have something to admit: we aren’t very good at taking down time. We have to actively try to relax, which is as hilarious as it sounds. Striving to […]
What If Your Best Isn’t Good Enough?
“Realize that everyone that you think is perfect feels like they’re not good enough, too.” — Alessia Cara The Olympics just took place and while it is amazing to watch top athletes compete, they only give out medals for first through third. We have all been in situations where we have given it our all. […]
Watching the News is Bad for You
“Journalism as theater is what TV news is.” — Thomas Griffith Watching the news can be a strange and depressing experience. News stations thrive off of sensationalism, as it keeps people tuning in. Staying informed – but not becoming an emotional wreck – is a delicate balance. There are a few options, but the overall […]
The Sure-Fire Way to Build Wealth
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” — Milton Berle Building wealth takes time. Life costs money and, as your parents would tell you, money doesn’t grow on trees. Increasing your savings is a long game strategy. Depending on where you are in this process, it can come with certain challenges. Luckily, there is a […]
Make the Hard Decisions
“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson All of us make decisions all day, every day. Some are conscious and some aren’t. What to eat. What to wear. How to respond to a question or comment. Where to invest money. The list is endless. As exhausting […]
Sitting All Day is Killing You
“We are sitting ourselves to death.” — Dr. James Levine Sitting all day is killing us. What used to be a culture of constant movement, is now one of constant sitting. Moving from office chair, to driver’s seat, to couch is a guaranteed recipe for health issues. It’s even worse for those working remotely, as […]
Don’t Scream “I’m the Boss!”
“I’m the boss” — The Lonely Island Congratulations, you’ve been promoted! Years of hard work, long hours, side of desk projects, politicking, etc. has led to you getting a new title, a new salary, and perhaps even a new team. You’re on fire. You feel great. You want to run around with your new boss […]
Check In On Your Resolutions
“Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change.” — Jim Rohn Remember those New Year’s Resolutions you made in January? It’s time to check in on them. July 2nd is the official middle of the year. If you followed our recommendation for 2024 then you should be mid-way through your […]
Learn How To Track
“For me, tracking is an educational process that opens the door to an animal’s life – and to our own.” — Paul Rezendes, The Wild Within Invariably, you’ll have to find a moving target in your life. Inanimate objects don’t move on their own, but people and animals do. Whether this is searching for animals […]