Monthly Archives: June 2013

3 Ways to Un-Busy Yourself: What Saying No Taught Me

It’s something I struggle with from time to time, but I override it by not tying my identity to accomplishment. Being un-busy is the kind of advice I wish I had learned years ago. Continue reading

8 Practical Ways to Get Motivated

Would you be able to properly train a dog without rewarding him? In the same way, how can you motivate yourself if you’re not going to reward yourself and celebrate your successes? Think about it. Continue reading

4 Obvious, But Not So Obvious Ways To Always Be Inspired

We think inspiration has to come in the form of some amazing story that comes in rare occasions or worse, it has to enter our lives like a miracle. Continue reading

Stop Working Long Hours: 10 Simple Ways to Maximize Your Productivity

So is it possible to work less and still be productive? The short answer is yes. And it’s not about having an intricate ‘productivity system’ that lets you manage your to-do lists and get more done. Continue reading

The Art Of Self-Love

We spend many years learning and practicing the art of self-hate. Hating our bodies, our thoughts and our feelings, we walk through life under a cloud of “never good enough.” When instead we should be practicing the art of self-love. Continue reading

The Science of Self-Control: Can You Increase Your Willpower?

The good news is that we can increase our willpower if we commit to training our brain to be able to exert more willpower regularly. Continue reading