Thoughtful Thursday – October 27, 2016

Quick Summary 

In this Thoughtful Thursday, you’ll discover valuable insights on travel, personal improvement, and professional development. Learn how to enjoy art in new ways, experience winter city breaks, and travel Italy on a budget through innovative programs like Italy’s Barter Week. You’ll also find tips on boosting happiness, improving attention span, and enhancing emotional intelligence, as well as strategies for harnessing music to increase productivity.

Thoughtful Thursday 

Hey friends,

Every Thursday I post the latest and greatest content related to travel and self-improvement that I’ve found throughout the week. 

It could include articles, videos, podcasts, books, photographs, or any other sort of thought-inducing content I may come across.

No matter the medium, you can expect to find excellence—and a renewed drive to achieve all that you can in life—right here.

-Andrew

 Week of October 27, 2016

Travel 

-Now it will be easier to enjoy some of your favorite paintings in Florence, thanks to this.

-The best city breaks for embracing winter: Ice rinks, hearty food and Christmas markets.

-Do you want to visit Italy, but you’re short on cash? You may be in luck thanks to Italy’s Barter Week, during which you can trade skills for housing.

Personal Improvement

–Looking to be happier? Science suggests you try these 11 things every single day.

-Time is precious. We all say it, but how often do we act upon it? Here are 5 daily habits to help you improve your attention span.

Professional Development

–Emotional intelligence—the ability to successfully control one’s emotions and handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically, is an under appreciated aspect of professional success. Elle Kaplan, CEO and founder of Lexion Capital, explores three phrases that can help you boost your emotional intelligence.

-Music, perhaps unsurprisingly, can greatly affect your brain and mood. But how can you harness that to be more productive professionally? Kayla Minguez explores that here.

 About the Author

Andrew Scott is the founder of Authentic Traveling and a travel educator who has traveled to over 30 countries. He believes in helping individuals discover deeper, more intentional journeys, with a focus on mental preparedness and purpose-driven travel.