What Happens When You Are Forced Have Your Ideal Day?
In 2008, I thought I was on my way to having my ideal day in reality. Even without work showing up on that list. Be careful what you wish for.
What Would Your Ideal Day Look Like?
What would your ideal day look like? You might be surprised what ends up on the list, and what doesn't.
Block Scheduling: Good or Bad?
If you are looking to stop wasting time in your day, block scheduling can seem like a really good idea. I tried it for a few weeks, and I have found that it has pros and cons.What is Block Scheduling?Block scheduling is when you take the free time on your calendar and fill that time with intended focus and/or tasks.As a proponent of deliberate living, this seemed like a very good thing: sit down once a week and choose what I will be doing with my non-structured time. I hoped that it would eliminate wasted time that I could be doing something productive. I also hoped that it would allow me to be more deliberate in how I was spending my time.
Why I Keep My Cell Phone On
One of the common pieces of productivity wisdom is "turn your cell phone off." I agree that smart phones can be a distraction. It all comes down to managing the usage. And I leave mine on, even when I need to concentrate. Here's why.
Podcast Episode 43: A COVID Year Introspection
It's been a year since most of us entered isolation. What have you been doing with your time?
Take Notes with Pictures
A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes. In our modern lives, we focus on text: text messages, emails, web pages, books, newsletters. But sometimes a picture is a better way to capture information. And with cameras on phones, it becomes even easier.
6 Favorite Ways to Jump Start A Task
Sometimes it is hard to get going. Like a battery left too long inactive in the cold, we can't get started on what we need to do.Here are my six favorite ways to jump start a task:
Podcast Episode 42: Deliberate Living
Today we will talk about deliberate living: what it is, why it isn’t the same as “intentional living” and what it means. Support me at Patreon: You can find all the episodes over at Patreon.
