The third rule of Tranquility By Tuesday is moving for at least 10 minutes by 3pm. I found simple ways to incorporate movement into my daily routine, such as doing a workout video during lunch or taking a walk around the building. The article emphasizes the ease and benefits of this rule, even for those who may resist regular exercise.
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This is the second rule of planning on Fridays from the book "Tranquility By Tuesday." We go over the benefits of planning a week in advance and suggests using Friday afternoons to plan for the upcoming week and weekend. The resistance to this rule is addressed, and the I share my experience with implementing work and personal planning. The results…
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The article discusses the first rule of the book "Tranquility By Tuesday" which is to give yourself a bedtime. I was very skeptical initially but eventually found that establishing a consistent bedtime and routine improved my sleep quality and overall well-being.
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Tranquility By Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam is a book that focuses on building a meaningful life rather than squeezing more time out of a busy schedule. The author claims that by creating a meaningful life, time will seem to pass slower and give more meaning to daily activities. The book introduces nine main ideas, including establishing a regular bedtime, planning…
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It's always a temptation for me to fiddle with my system rather than actually do the work needed to move myself toward my goals and complete my projects. And so I get a lot of articles in various places on when to upgrade my time management. One of the things I have learned, though, is that it's not about time…
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It's the New Year. Have you done any planning? I sometimes feel like I have done more drifting than planning. But planning will give a sense of direction. Think of it as a road trip with some destinations in mind. I'm not talking about the high-flung promises you might make to lose weight or get more organized. I'm talking about…
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There are times when I really, really hate the auto-sleep feature on my computers. Because having a machine lock itself when I am monitoring something is a major pain in the patootie. So I came up with a way to keep the machine awake and unlocked.
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My dog had things that she could teach me. She had few needs, few desires. Her life was peaceful and simple. So here is the Beagle's Guide to Simplicity.
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Productivity - personal and work - was the hot topic of the past decade. Everywhere one turned there were sites and articles on lifehacks and how to be more productive. But is productivity overrated?
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In my last article I talked about getting the day-to-day items of our lives under control, because without that, we cannot focus on the things we want to get to “someday”. However, if we remain in a place where we are focused on our daily items, we will never get to the point where we are living to our full…
