Recovering From Hard Times

Recovering From Hard Times

When I get overwhelmed and fall behind, I use a simple 4-step process to get back on track. First, I move everything to a separate list. Then I purge unnecessary tasks, tackle quick wins, and slowly integrate the backlog into my daily routine. This approach helps me recovering from hard times without guilt.
How To Get Kids To Pick Up: The Hostage Box

How To Get Kids To Pick Up: The Hostage Box

I implemented a "hostage box" system in my home to encourage tidiness. By placing forgotten items in the box and requiring chores for retrieval, my daughter and I developed better habits. This simple method transformed our living space and instilled lasting organizational skills.
Eliminate Clutter with the Stock Theory

Eliminate Clutter with the Stock Theory

I explain how the Stock Theory helps declutter your life by encouraging you to evaluate possessions and commitments. By asking if you'd acquire something again today, knowing what you know now, you can make mindful decisions about what truly adds value to your life.
A 5 Step Guide to Create A Morning Routine That Sticks

A 5 Step Guide to Create A Morning Routine That Sticks

I share my 5-step guide to create a morning routine that sticks, helping you start each day with success. From making a list and starting small to keeping it logical and knowing your 'why', I provide practical tips to establish a routine. I also offer insights on making it stick and share my own morning and evening routines as examples.
Preventing Burnout: The 4 Pillars

Preventing Burnout: The 4 Pillars

In my article, I delve into the process of preventing burnout, drawing from my personal experiences. I discuss the four key pillars that underpin the prevention of burnout, namely relaxation, meditation, anxiety management, and better health. I emphasize the necessity of proactive measures and the importance of tailoring these strategies to fit individual needs and circumstances. I believe that by understanding and consistently addressing these pillars, one can effectively manage stress, control anxiety, and maintain overall well-being, thereby shielding against burnout.
Always Be Aware of ROI

Always Be Aware of ROI

In this post, I explore the concept of Return on Investment (ROI) in our daily activities. I share personal experiences and offered strategies to improve ROI, such as outsourcing, simplifying tasks and re-evaluating commitments. I encourage readers to reflect on their activities and enhance their personal ROI.
Increase Your Productivity By Touching It Once

Increase Your Productivity By Touching It Once

My primary takeaway from this article is the concept of "touching it once" to enhance productivity. This refers to handling tasks, such as reading emails or paying bills, in one go rather than repeatedly coming back to them. By adopting this approach, I can avoid wasting time and energy. However, implementing this strategy will require practice and conscious effort.
Using Excel To Take Apart and Consolidate Text

Using Excel To Take Apart and Consolidate Text

In this document, I discuss my fondness for spreadsheets, particularly Excel, and how I use it not for number crunching, but for text manipulation. I share how Excel can be a powerful tool for consolidating or splitting up text. I provide a detailed walkthrough on how to put text together using the ampersand (&) as a concatenation tool. Then, I demonstrate how to pull text apart using the Text To Columns tool. This tool is especially useful when you need to extract specific information from a chunk of text. I conclude by emphasizing that Excel is not just for numbers and can save you from having to manually retype text.
Yak Shaving, Or Wooly Distractions

Yak Shaving, Or Wooly Distractions

In this post, I've explored the concept of "yak shaving", a term in programming that refers to the seemingly endless chain of small tasks that need to be completed before getting to the main task at hand. I've shared examples from internet research to household chores, and even my own recent work experiences, to illustrate how easy it is to get caught up in yak shaving. I've also discussed how the so-called "2 minute rule" can sometimes lead to this phenomenon. Ultimately, the goal is to stay focused on what truly matters and avoid unnecessary distractions.