As a freelance writer, I have a love-hate relationship with my laptop. When I’m in the zone and the words are just flying from my fingers onto the screen, there is no better feeling. Getting myself into that zone though, is another story. Writers are professional procrastinators, and I am no exception. I once almost …
Learning new skills or improving existing ones can be rewarding and fulfilling, but also challenging and frustrating. How do you set learning goals that are realistic, measurable, and motivating, without setting yourself up for disappointment or burnout? In this article, we will explore some tips and strategies to help you set achievable learning goals that …
We all have dreams of where we want to be in Life or what we want to achieve in Life. But for some reason, or reasons, our aspirations become an elusive goal. Despite our best efforts it still remains elusive. What are we doing wrong? For the uninitiated Life is too complicated: we live in …
Sometimes, determining which projects you should devote your time and energy to first takes energy you don’t have to spare (which is why we have tips for how to do it). But even when you know what tasks need to be done, you still need to figure out how to prioritize them. Try the 3-3-3 method. …
The Ivy Lee method has been around for over a century and remains a powerful tool for enhancing productivity. The method, which involves prioritizing and focusing on a small set of tasks daily, can be further optimized with additional strategies. By incorporating these strategies into your routine, you can supercharge your productivity and accomplish more …
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Let me lead with my bias: I’ve always cringed inside when people have told me that they need to find an “accountability partner” to succeed with exercise. Last week, I was on a call with a new coach I started training to help his clients make sustainable lifestyle changes. Suddenly, he stopped to share how excited …
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Have you noticed that some people are very consistent goal achievers? It seems that they can achieve any goals they set their mind to. What’s their secret? How are they different from people who are not that consistent in reaching goals? I’ve been interested in and studying goal setting psychology for two decades. Over the …
