Aug. 31, 2011 Self Care! Weekly Tips to Help You Create the Life You Desire Tip of the Week   Learn Something New in 18 Minutes    Learning something new can stimulate our brains, pull us out of the doldrums, and maybe even spark a new interest. Yet, most of us don't have the time to take a class, go to a workshop, or even read a book. Surely, you can find 18 minutes! If you have a computer and can get online, you have the opportunity to learn from the cutting edge thinkers and doers of our time. TED (stands for technology, entertainment, and design) is your access point to "ideas worth spreading." I encourage you to go to the TED website. For example, learn about One Day of Peace, The Magic of Truth and Lies, and The Power of Vulnerability. You can explore particular topics or just play pot luck. You will be amazed how refreshing it is to learn something that has nothing to do with your work or your current interests.  Our local TED Conference, TEDxKCwas held on August 18 and sold out in a matter of hours. If you like this kind of learning experience, you may want to "like" TEDxKC on Facebook or sign-up for their e-mails on their website. Learning something new is a fantastic act of self care and a delightful way to spend 18 minutes! About Karen Karen Rowinsky, LMSW, is a license master social worker. She has a private counseling practice in Overland Park. She helps people:  Manage the challenges of life transitions  Deal with relationship and family issues  Grieving or experiencing a  loss  Increase self-confidence and self-esteem Recover from anxiety, depression, or past trauma  Feeling sick and tired of feeling sick and tired can often provide an incentive to face what is bothering us or to move in the direction of less stress and more happiness. Call the number below for help in getting started!   Contact Information Karen Rowinsky, LMSW 10551 Barkley Street, Suite 320 Overland Park, KS 66212 913-663-3511 www.overlandparkcounseling.com  Join our mailing list!