When it comes to routines that keep me organized and focused, resetting at regular intervals is probably the most important. As I’ve written before, I rely on several different “levels” of resets that I set time aside to complete at certain times. Now, as we head into the month of June, it’s time for one…
In January of 2017, I started my very first bullet journal. Prior to that, I had spent years trying to establish better habits and planning, to varying degrees of success. But starting that first bullet journal definitely marked a turning point, and I’ve kept up with it almost every single day over the past four…
Growing up, I always viewed New Year’s resolutions as something you were supposed to do, or that everyone just did. I didn’t feel strongly about them one way or another, but I still tried to make and keep them every year. But I was never able to stick to them, despite trying a number of…
How do you set routines when the structure of your days changes inconsistently? If you perform best within the structure of routines but struggle to carve out that structure because of fluctuating schedules, here are some strategies that may help.
Several weeks ago, I wrote about some of my favorite lists that I have made and used time and time again. This week, I decided to revisit that topic and discuss some other useful list ideas. 1. What To Do When I Feel… This is a useful reference for when you aren’t feeling your best….
There’s no shortage of advice on how to be more productive and get more done in a day. Many of us, as we work to accomplish our goals and establish better habits, find ourselves measuring the day’s success or failure by the level of our productivity. But in my efforts to spend my time in…
I wrote previously about ways to overcome perfectionism-based writer’s block, but that isn’t the only thing that can bring productivity to a halt. Most creatives work best when we’re feeling inspired, but inspiration can be a fickle beast. Sometimes, we have to force inspiration out of hiding instead of waiting for it to decide to…
If you work from home, chances are you’ve encountered this problem at some point: You have no set schedule, few external deadlines, and low motivation to get stuff done. So you end up procrastinating by napping, watching TV, cleaning, etc. As a result, you keep pushing back the tasks you want to accomplish, telling yourself…
It’s amazing how sometimes one small, seemingly insignificant change can make a huge difference in a person’s life. I’ve had my share of big, obvious life changes. But even most of those started from tiny choices or adjustments that initially seemed unimportant. So today I wanted to share a few of the small changes I…
In our paths to better ourselves, many of us wrestle with perfectionism and/or procrastination. In my own battle against both, I’ve found an interesting relationship between them. Perfectionism, at least in my experience, often causes procrastination. The fear of getting something wrong causes us to put the project off as long as possible, to avoid…
