Did you know that the “back-to-school” season can affect you — even if you don’t have kids at home? Surprise! Today is a good time to start thinking about how the rush of a new school year can impact you, …
Are you considering what to do next or how to get a task done? You may be, since you’re reading this post rather than working on something else! It’s easy to convince yourself that time spent thinking is actually time …
Are deadlines, whether “etched in stone” by an outside entity or vague, problematic for you? If so, improving your “task-shifting” may be the answer! We are always moving from one activity to another. From sleep to starting work or school. From …
Years ago while at a Renaissance Faire, I stopped by a juggling booth thinking it’d be fun to learn the basics of juggling. Seems that my eye-hand coordination wasn’t up to the task! I’m still fascinated by juggling. The person …
Friend: “Do you want to jump off that bridge?” You: “No!” (at least not without a bungee cord) Colleague: “Will you work 24/7 for a week straight?”You: “No!” Friend: “Want to walk from New York to California?”You: “No!” (unless your an …
I know you’re waiting for things to “get back to normal.” In the meantime, would you like to know the secret to make it happen faster? I thought you might! I’m going to shed light on the secret to “getting …
Strategic thinking is critical when prioritizing and de-prioritizing, and we just discussed some skills. But there are many related skills you will find useful in work and in life. As you work to prioritize stuff and to-dos in your life, …
Do you tend to be reactive or proactive to life events? Regardless of your answer, when experiencing a life transition and things are busier than usual, it easier to respond quickly than to think through options and choose the best. …
Do you think of “self-care” as a dirty word? You aren’t alone! We hear “self-care” and our mind chatter starts in: “You don’t have time.” “You just need to tough it out.” “You don’t deserve self-care until you finish all …
It’s bad enough that we have to battle our own mind chatter! When you want to free yourself from expectations, you have to deal with the presumptions of others, too! Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? Scenario 1: You’re …