Why You Should Say No
Have you ever said yes when you wanted to say no? We've all done it, and it can lead to some far-reaching consequences.Saying yes when you want to say no can lead us to build resentments as well as take us away from the things we really want to do.Between visiting my parents, re-assessing commitments at church and some tumult with one of my music teachers, I have had to say no quite a bit lately.
The Best Laid Plans
Sometimes the best laid plans go awry.As some of you know, I was summoned for a visit by my mother during this past week. I went, fully intending to be able to get the blog article done during that time away.
Why I Left Hootsuite, And How It Caused Me To Re-evaluate Many Other Things
Sometimes I get complacent. I don't want to do the work to evaluate my habits, routines, processes, and tools simply because I've done the work before. As a result, I often am stuck with things that don't work, until some external force causes me to re-evaluate where I am.I realized this was an over-arching theme in my life recently after one of my tools did just that - forced me to re-evaluate. And it's caused some churn in my life, all of which has made things better.
Podcast Episode 46: Complications Getting In The Way Of Life
Today we're going to talk about complication, and how it often leads to us not reaching our aims. This could be in the systems we set up to reach our goals, or extra steps to get something done at home, or even just getting set in our ways. In any case, this unnecessary complication can stop us from reaching how we want to live our lives.
Having A Low-Tech Day
Is it possible to have a tech-free day in the time of COVID? I don't think it's entirely possible - at least not on a recurring basis. But I think it's possible to have a low-tech day. Here's how I did it.
The Roomba Died: An Example of ROI
Our roomba killed itself. Should I replace it? Today I look at the deciding factor: the return on investment (ROI).
Busy? Or Productive?
At the beginning of COVID, I had plans. I was going to knock so much off of my Someday lists. But I realized I was busy, but not productive.
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.
