Use It Or Lose It
Most of us have heard the phrase "use it or lose it" when it comes to time off. But it can be applied in an effort to remove distraction from your life. Today we will explore five places to apply "use it or lose it" in the context of getting rid of stuff that is weighing you down. And some of them might surprise you!
4 Steps to Cut Back Your Overwhelming Schedule
Have you ever looked at your schedule and just wanted to hide? Today I will give you the 4 step process I used to cut back on an overwhelming schedule. It all started with an unrealistic expectation - that I would be able to do the same activities at the same level of participation as I could 15 years ago. Not withstanding that my commitments and circumstances were completely different. As a result of this expectation, I kept piling things onto my schedule, until it just about buried me. So here is exactly how I got it down to manageable levels.
Room To Breathe
One of the paradoxes of productivity is that the busier one is, the more one needs to do the right things. However, since one is busy, one doesn't have the time to figure out what the right things are. Today it's all about finding that space.
5 Things You Can THINK To Combat Overwhelm
Overwhelm, the feeling of drowning in commitments, can be tackled both by doing things as well as changing your mindset. Today we look at 5 things you can think to combat overwhelm.
5 Things To DO To Combat Overwhelm
Productivity is as much a mental game as it is about the tasks you do. This week we'll be looking at overwhelm, and today we'll look at the external factors.
From Laura’s Desk – 26 April 2017
"People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness." -- John Wanamaker
TED Talks for Burnout
I'll be honest; I'm getting a little fried talking about burnout. So today I'll give you the TED talks that can help with burnout or just plain ol' stress.
Keep Up With Friends Using Productivity Tools
I want to keep up with friends. But one of the things I face as an introvert is not keeping up with people. I forget to keep in touch, and then when I think of it, it has been so long that I feel awkward re-establishing contact. I have made a conscious decision to be in contact with people. Today’s article are techniques on how to use productivity tools to keep up with friends. The Start: Making A List When I first realized this was a problem, I had to figure out what I wanted “being connected” looks like. So I made a list of all the people that I wanted to have regular contact with. This included a childhood friend, a high school friend, my college roommate, and three good friends now. (I have a lot of acquaintances, but few people I choose to spend a…
