Taking focus tips from the ADD community
Studying is hard for everyone. Working effectively and productively, without getting distracted or bored or discouraged, can be nearly impossible—for everyone. Even if you have …Read »
It’s not as bad as you think it is
When you’re overwhelmed, everything feels faster. Everything feels heavier. Unimportant things feel vital. And important things now feel like the end of the world. We’ve …Read »
The P.A.R.A. system and the importance of folders
The conscious and active pursuit of a productive and healthy life invariably includes reflection, self-examination, and experimentation. From time to time we should look at …Read »
How To Set Deadlines That Feel Real
This one may feel like a bit of a higher concept, but just go with me here. This is a mindset change that helped me …Read »
3 strategies to keep the peace while staying busy
We’re all about zen these days. We’re all about cleaner, leaner calendars, and making time to breathe, and walk, and do our yoga routines. And …Read »
Take care of your desktop – both physical and digital
Today, we focus on the starting point. You sit at your desk to work in the morning, and you’re immediately confronted by a welcoming committee—the …Read »
How to get work done when you’re not feeling it
It’s not always possible to be “in the right headspace” for work. In fact, more often than not, you’re probably nowhere near the right headspace …Read »
Reset your email and feel different about your work
I just reset my email. Took my unread count down to zero. Archived or deleted everything that was sitting in my inbox. And everything feels …Read »
Start over on your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the fourth week of the year. If you are one of the brave masses who chose to commit to a New Year’s Resolution this …Read »
Go easier on yourself this year
It was a tough year. Was 2021 a tougher year than 2020? Somehow, depending on your situations, it feels as though the odds are pretty …Read »