In 2008, I thought I was on my way to having my ideal day in reality. Even without work showing up on that list. Be careful what you wish for.
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What would your ideal day look like? You might be surprised what ends up on the list, and what doesn't.
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If you are looking to stop wasting time in your day, block scheduling can seem like a really good idea. I tried it for a few weeks, and I have found that it has pros and cons.What is Block Scheduling?Block scheduling is when you take the free time on your calendar and fill that time with intended focus and/or tasks.As…
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One of the common pieces of productivity wisdom is "turn your cell phone off." I agree that smart phones can be a distraction. It all comes down to managing the usage. And I leave mine on, even when I need to concentrate. Here's why.
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It's been a year since most of us entered isolation. What have you been doing with your time?
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A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes. In our modern lives, we focus on text: text messages, emails, web pages, books, newsletters. But sometimes a picture is a better way to capture information. And with cameras on phones, it becomes even easier.
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Sometimes it is hard to get going. Like a battery left too long inactive in the cold, we can't get started on what we need to do.Here are my six favorite ways to jump start a task:
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Today we will talk about deliberate living: what it is, why it isn’t the same as “intentional living” and what it means. Support me at Patreon: You can find all the episodes over at Patreon.
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I am a terrible gardener. But I do try. Every year. And every year I have less than stellar results. I sat down and tried to pinpoint the causes of my many failures. I made a list, and realized that they apply to personal development as well.
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There are days when I am overwhelmed. I still haven’t learned to only put on my task list what I can actually do. Today we will look at how to scale back your task list. I approach my task list from the standpoint that if it is on there, I have committed to do it…today. This isn’t always feasible, though,…
