The slower you build up energy in the morning, the more painful waking up will be. What’s better, spending thirty minutes wrestling with the snooze button followed by an hour ramp up to normal mental functioning or quickly starting the day with energy? In my recent article on morning rituals, I mentioned how I wake […]
Slow Down – The Hidden Key to Getting More Done
Busyness and productivity aren’t the same thing. Running around doing tasks isn’t the same thing as accomplishing something important. Hearing isn’t the same as listening and empathizing isn’t the same as nodding your head at the right times. It’s easy to get caught up striving for the illusion of what you’re really after. I’ve found […]
The 6 Keys for Writing a Kick-Ass To-Do List
Are you driven to get your to-do list done? Or do you get feelings of dread just from looking at it? Motivation is critical for getting things done. But if you don’t write to-do lists properly, even exciting projects will only inspire procrastination. Here are some suggestions for writing a to-do list that will make […]
9 Tips to Squeeze Exercise Into a Tight Schedule
If you’re like most people, exercise is one of those things you should do – but just never have time for. You might start going for a week or two, but exhaustion from work or conflicting commitments keeps you from going. It isn’t easy to stay in shape, but I’d like to suggest some strategies […]
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