Managing the To-Do List
Today, like you, I have a list of things I need to do. I have to get out of bed. I have to get dressed. I have to feed myself. I have to exercise. The list goes on. We all know that feeling. And as the list builds, so can feelings of dread. The more […]
Create Yourself
I talk to myself all day. Sometimes, I have full-blown conversations, asking myself questions and answering them. This is common. We talk to ourselves, sing to ourselves, and even yell at ourselves sometimes. Recently, I realized that I invented a “me” that helps me be more productive—the “me” I want to be. When I don’t […]
Make Everything Easier
Every now and then, I take my laptop to a coffee shop to get some work done. I’ve also taken it to parks, campgrounds, friends’ places, rooftops, and more. While I have a perfectly good table at home that even turns into a standing desk with the push of a button, changing my environment increases […]
Mind Your Business – Why Sticking to Your List Empowers You and Others
Ever feel the urge to swoop in and take over other people’s responsibilities? Sure, it might feel like the helpful thing to do in the moment, but sometimes it can backfire. Imagine you’re at a potluck. You’re assigned a simple side dish, a manageable task. But instead, you end up bringing the entire spread: salads, […]
The Science of Taking Action: Lessons from Steve Garguilo’s TED Talk
Feeling overwhelmed by a big goal? Let’s take some pointers from Steve Garguilo. In his TED Talk “The Science of Taking Action“, Garguilo reminds us that even seemingly overwhelming goals can be achieved by taking a series of manageable steps. His words are “Everything in life that’s hard, is just a series of things that […]
Recharge Your Battery: Don’t Run on Empty
Day two of comparing humans to computers Your laptop battery is on the brink, flashing warnings, begging for a charge. You keep saying “just one more email,” but eventually, it shuts down. Just like our laptops, we humans need to recharge too. Picture a battery above your head, its charge reflecting your energy levels. Activities […]
You’re FanTABulous! – Closing Your Tabs and Single-Tasking
Day One of Comparing Humans to Computers. Imagine you’re trying to write a thought-out email, but your brain keeps bouncing between a grocery list, that hilarious cat video you saw earlier, and oh yeah, the actual email. We’ve all been there, drowning in a sea of open tabs – both mental and digital. Multitasking feels […]
