Monthly Archives: May 2010

Your birthday is a special time to celebrate the gift of ‘you’ to the world.

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Mindful Mimi

Today Mindful Mimi celebrates its 3rd birthday. Indeed, on 30 May 2007, my first post went live. They have been a wonderful 3 years full of interesting meetings, mindful meanderings, creative thought processes and plenty of learning opportunities. At first … Continue reading →

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Happiness is not the absence of problems but the ability to deal with them.

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Mindful Mimi

The municipality of Almelo gives people who are in danger of becoming socially isolated a one-off “happiness allowance” of 450 euros. They have to use the money to do something they enjoy. The city believes that the happiness allowance is … Continue reading →

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The most successful project is one that rolls by itself.

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Mindful Mimi

“Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, is creativity.” -Charlie Mingus When I started my creative workshops at work, trying to get some creativity into a highly administrative work environment, I had no idea where … Continue reading →

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Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude towards us. — John N. Mitchell

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Mindful Mimi

I recently attended a broadcasting conference where all the national players were invited, except one, who happened to be not only the number one in the market, but also the only business entity run by a non national mother company. … Continue reading →

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You have something to give

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Mindful Mimi

Do you have a dream? Like riding a firetruck? Or swimming with dolphins? Do you have something to give? Like time to volunteer? Then your dream may come true soon. Check out below video: