Motivate, Aspire, Nourish

[The Muse](  SUNDAY INSPIRATION April 02, 2017  Well, it looks like a lot of us are on the same page about April. Warm weather is the number one thing we're all looking forward to, and here's what else you told us: Finishing my first book. Gary K. My new job. Valerie K. A break from the Seattle rain (unlikely), warmer temperatures, and hopefully slowly starting to creep back into grilling season. Brian A. Trip to Japan for cherry blossom season and, of course, sunshine, flowers, singing birds, and warm weather. Azni H. [What would you watch, read, and surf if you ever found yourself stuck, alone, on an island?] It occurred to a few of us recently that we'd somehow skipped the classic desert-island question in getting to know each other as fellow Musers, so better late than never! Here's what we'd watch, read, and surf if we ever found ourselves stuck, alone, on an island. Let us know your picks! Movie: About Time. It's the sweetest movie that no one knows about. Book: The Harry Potter series, because I'm a Millennial through and through (and I really have read these all one million times). Website: Twitter—is this cheating? Jenni M., Editor-in-Chief Movie: Cast Away Book: The Map and the Territory by Michel Houellebecq Website: I really don't want a computer on my desert island. Jeff P., Director of User Engagement Movie: His Girl Friday (One of the best Cary Grant movies in my opinion.) Book: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda (I find a different meaning each time I read it.) Website: [LitHub]( (the author interviews and essays on this site are so good!) Nina S., Editorial Intern [JOIN THE CONVERSATION]( --------------------------------------------------------------- From Around the Web --------------------------------------------------------------- MOTIVATE - How to Tell Your Boss to Stop Doing Your Job  [Harvard Business Review]( - Taking Feedback Impersonally  [The Year of the Looking Glass]( ASPIRE - Here’s How to Meal Prep Lunches for the Entire Month  [PureWow]( - Tell Me What You Did Today, and I’ll Tell You Who You Are  [Thrive Global]( NOURISH - The Best of Our Lives Column  [The New York Times]( - 7 Fun Things to Do at Home Tonight (Besides Watch TV)  [Apartment Therapy]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Muse Goodness --------------------------------------------------------------- [8 Ways to Figure Out What You're Passionate About Without Leaving Your Couch]( [8 Ways to Figure Out What You're Passionate About Without Leaving Your Couch]( Not sure what your passion is? Here are some creative and thoughtful exercises you can do to practice some self-reflecting in your spare time.  [Read More]( [The Little Gesture That'll Make You Feel Happier Every Day]( [The Little Gesture That'll Make You Feel Happier Every Day]( According to research, saying thanks makes you happier—which makes you more successful. So one author suggests writing a thank you note a day.  [Read More]( [You're Overthinking It: 3 Cover Letter Details That Simply Don't Matter]( [You're Overthinking It: 3 Cover Letter Details That Simply Don't Matter]( It takes a lot of effort to write a compelling cover letter. Make it easier on yourself by stressing less about these minor details that nobody else notices.  [Read More]( Connect with The Muse [VIEW IN BROWSER](       [TERMS](       [UNSUBSCRIBE]( DAILY MUSE INC.   1375 BROADWAY   NEW YORK, NY 10018