If I had a dollar for every time someone told me, “I just need to find the right planner,” I’d probably have enough money to buy every planner on the market (or a flat on the Left Bank in Paris – so much more fun!) Or maybe it’s not a planner. Maybe it’s the latest
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In his commencement speech at the University of Texas Austin in 2014, Admiral William McRaven spoke about ten lessons he learned in SEAL training. The first was centered on a very basic, required military task – make your bed. He said, “If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task
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Because the season should be full of cheer, not full of stress-eating gingerbread! As the holidays approach, do you feel your stress level ratchet up to new heights? Does the thought of all that cooking, shopping, wrapping, baking, and decorating, in addition to your regular full schedule of work and family obligations send you a
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In this recent newsletter from Oliver Burkemann (author of Four Thousand Weeks – I highly recommend both his newsletter and book), I was intrigued by his thoughts on what it means to be “done for the day.” As someone who wrestles with somewhat unrealistic expectations of how much focused work I can accomplish on any
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In the realm of productivity hacks and time management strategies, one concept that has been gaining traction is that of “body doubling”, also known as “co-working.” While the term might sound peculiar at first, its effectiveness in enhancing focus and productivity is remarkable. So, what exactly is body doubling, and how can it revolutionize the
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Indecision can be a major roadblock to getting things done. Learning how to make timely decisions without driving yourself crazy with overthinking is crucial to good time management.
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If you’re struggling to make a decision or find the right tool for managing your time, check out the pros and cons of digital vs. paper here.
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As a productivity coach, when the topic of planning comes up, I often hear “I don’t have time to plan!” My response is always, you don’t have time NOT to plan! Looking ahead to the day and week ahead and making decisions about what your priorities are, and where you need to expend your time
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Do you find that your days tend to slip away with little accomplished, and you find yourself looking up at the clock at the end of each day thinking, “where the heck did the time go, and what did I get done today?” If so, the key to success in getting more out of your
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