Life can be hectic and fast-paced, with many demands and distractions that can take our focus away from the present moment. We often focus on significant events or accomplishments, such as promotions, vacations, or milestones, and we must remember to appreciate the simple pleasures right before us. So …
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 …
After listening to two Unlocking Us episodes with Brene Brown and James Clear (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FtUEweiSDXfHZCAPQhWEA, https://brenebrown.com/podcast/atomic-habits-part-2-of-2/) I decided to re-read Atomic Habits and do some updating on a blog post from a few years ago. ______________________________________________________________________________ Change is hard. Made even more challenging if we are trying to make …
NOTE: Although this blog is about calendars and planners, I highly encourage everyone to have a large wall calendar within sight of where they spend their time. Whether it’s the kitchen or the office, a well-placed wall calendar offers a different visual perspective on the passage of time. ———————————————————————————————————– Almost everyone …
I’m not a fan of New Year’s “resolutions.” People often recite resolutions they think they “should have” because that’s what the internet says: save money, lose weight, get organized, spend time with family, read more, etc. There is nothing wrong with these types of resolutions if they are in support …