Productivity vs. producing. Is there a difference? Productivity: the quality, state, or fact of being able to generate, create, enhance, or bring forth goods and services. Producing: to bring into existence by intellectual or creative ability. I recently completed a six-week course on productivity. One of the first …
How to Incorporate Structured Flexibility in Times of Change
Sometimes what worked last year, last month, last week, or even yesterday doesn’t work anymore. Our former structures, routines, and habits have to change along with change in the situation. However, when we rely on structure to keep us moving, losing that structure can result in lost …
When Extroverts and Introverts Need to Share Space
With this change in circumstances, many of us may be challenged with the close quarters we are now sharing. One of the ways I’m hearing (and personally seeing) a challenge arises from this new dynamic is when Extroverts and Introverts are suddenly thrust together 24/7. In addition to …
Atomic Habits: Accomplish More, Focus on Less
Change is hard. Made even harder if we are trying to make significant changes quickly. Much like instant weight loss gimmicks that work for a short period of time, using the same tactic with life-changing strategies may have the same, limited success. Enter Atomic Habits, the New York Times bestseller by …
Client Scenario: “I want to write more.”
Clients come to ADHD coaching for any number of reasons. A common thread is not activating on what they KNOW will help them achieve their goals. In this scenario, both the mindset and strategies needed to be adjusted. The stated goal: “I want to write more.” Drill down: This client’s …
Client Scenario: “I need to stop being late.”
Clients come to ADHD coaching for any number of reasons. Still, one common thread is the challenge of arriving at their destinations on time. Managing transitions to reach where they are supposed to be at the time they are supposed to be there is a separate issue to …
Client Scenario: “I need to take better care of myself.”
Clients come to coaching for any number of reasons, but this time of year, I see a renewed interest in self-care. For that reason, I’m going to give a high-level synopsis of a recent coaching appointment where the client wanted to facilitate better self-care behavior. Stated Goal: “I need …