I Don’t Wanna
I don’t always feel like doing what I need to do, but skipping it creates a cycle of guilt and heavier work later. Here’s how I beat procrastination. First, I take the pressure off. I’m not aiming for perfection, just to keep my promise to myself about writing today. Second, I keep my tasks small […]
Choose with Confidence
We often look back, convinced we know exactly how things could have been better. But the reality is, even with perfect knowledge, things might have turned out worse. Life’s a gamble. Instead of dwelling on the past, use those lessons to inform your decisions today. Don’t obsess over specific outcomes – focus on sharpening your […]
Give it a Minute
You might think dedicating just one minute to a task seems pointless. But that single minute can be surprisingly powerful. It’s not about how much you achieve in that time; it’s about the positive changes it sets in motion. Here’s how one minute can transform your approach to tasks: Interrupting the cycle: Ever get stuck […]
What We Resist Persists
Have you ever noticed that the things you try to push away seem to cling to you, and even grow? For example, by trying to push away anxious thoughts, you might experience increased anxiety and even panic attacks. Avoiding a challenging conversation allows the tension and unresolved issues to fester. And fear of diagnosis can […]
First Things First
There are times when I’m working on a project and become constantly distracted. I try to write, but my mind starts bouncing from thought to thought: vacation plans, a lunchtime craving, even work-related detours like emails or project ideas. This likely happens because I haven’t truly committed to the writing task at hand. I sit […]
Pick Your Pain
Life is challenging. Deep inside, I always secretly wished for a point where I could just coast after enough hard work. The plan was to put in enough effort that I’d live life work-free. But that’s not how life works. The shower I took yesterday won’t suffice for today. Brushing my teeth diligently once doesn’t […]
Simple… Not Easy
There are some very simple tasks that scare me frozen. Finding a new doctor, sorting mail, talking to an IRS agent, and the like. What I used to do was skip them. That wasn’t my intention, of course. In fact, all day I would be about to do it – “just have to answer this […]