Impulsivity often gets the best of us. Impulsivity can have serious consequences ranging from mild discomfort to long-term regret. Unfortunately, impulsive behavior is usually done without considering the potential consequences and can sometimes be dangerous. Like touching this cactus, be honest; if you saw it in a store, …
Public Service Announcement: Taxes are due Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Get started now. Not surprisingly, tax creates a lot of stress for people. It may be especially difficult for those with procrastination, organization, and motivation challenges. Generally speaking, taxes are frustrating, confusing, and sometimes moderately depressing. So naturally, …
We can probably all envision what might be contained in a typical toolbox: Hammer. Pliers. Screwdrivers. Nuts, bolts, screws, washers, etc. Cutting devices. Tape measure. You get the point. All of these items are things that make getting a job done easier and more efficiently. Now, picture what might …
You’ve probably heard of switch-tasking and task batching in terms of productivity. Switch-tasking (or what some refer to as “multitasking”) and task batching are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Switch-tasking is switching rapidly between two tasks or actions. Unfortunately, switch-tasking is costly; “shifting between tasks can cost as much as 40 …
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” — Abraham Lincoln Even Abraham Lincoln knew a thing or two about procrastination. At its core, procrastination is short-term mood relief. Procrastination is not a time management challenge; it’s a mood management challenge. At broad brush, procrastination enters the …
I have a few problem-solving challenges that I’m working on. First, creating a problem where there isn’t one (exhausting for me). Second, trying to solve other people’s problems when they’ve yet to ask for my help (super annoying for them). Third, creating a more complex solution than it …