The Integrated Life

Posts from David DeWolf that propose an alternative to work-life balance.

Do the Right Thing: Have the Hard Conversations - David DeWolf
Do the Right Thing: Have the Hard Conversations
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Sometimes, it’s not easy to do the right thing, especially if that involves having a hard conversation. Here’s why it’s critically important…for you AND for the person you’re communicating with.

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Overcoming 4 Hurdles to Fully Integrated Communication
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Communication is essential to professional success. Yet, no matter how deliberate we are about communicating our corporate strategy, these best practices don’t always seem to take root in the rest of lives. Here are four obstacles to overcome so you can have fully integrated communication—at home and at the office.

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5 Ways to Optimize Your Charitable Giving - David DeWolf
5 Ways to Optimize Your Charitable Giving
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Here are five strategies I’ve put in place over the years to ensure that my charitable giving is put to good use.

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3 Steps for Consistent Writing When You’re Not a Writer - David DeWolf
4 Steps for Consistent Writing When You’re Not a Writer
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Do you hate writing? Find it cumbersome? Simply can’t seem to find the time? Here are three steps that I use for consistent writing. If you’re not a writer, maybe they’ll help you, too!

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How I Plan My Life for Optimal Performance - David DeWolf
How I Plan My Life for Optimal Performance
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Every day, I spend time planning. It’s a key part of how I plan my life and try to ensure optimal performance.

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Teaching Kids about Money - David DeWolf
Teaching Kids about Money
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Teaching kids about money doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how my wife and I are approaching it with our family.

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Healthy Habits: Have a Consistent Bedtime
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It’s almost impossible to have a consistent morning routine when you don’t have a consistent bedtime. Sleep is so important to living an integrated life, and it’s one of the healthy habits you need to focus on.

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How I Survived Vacation - David DeWolf
How I Survived Vacation: 1 Car, 8 Opinions, 15 Days, 50 Hours, and 4000 Miles
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What do you get when you take 1 car, insert 8 people, and drive for 50 hours? A 15-day vacation that’s an example of integrated living. Here’s how I did it.

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Beyond the Pew: Living My Faith in the Rest of My Life
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Guest contributor Sarah Reinhard considers the challenges of living her faith beyond the pew, in the rest of her life.

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Summer Planning for Your Kids
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Summer means kids off of school. Do you book them with activities or do you just let them wreak havoc? My wife and I decided to try something new.

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