Often times busyness serves a purpose – it covers pain and frustration that may be present in life. You’ve likely done this before, something bad happens in your life (loss of a loved one, end of a relationship, losing a job) and to help you cope through the downturn you stay busy.
It’s understandable. Who wants to wallow in misery or pain?
The problem – what happens when the busyness fades? Continue reading
It’s just one of those days, right? You’re sitting there with a big to-do list and no motivation to get started.
This happens to all of us from time to time. Such a day can struck with no warning. Sometimes even immediately after a highly productive day.
… So now what? What to do to save it and get some work done despite the adversity? Continue reading
It’s thinking. Believe it or not, your brain uses lots of energy when you’re thinking. I don’t mean the kind of thinking you do when you are focused on what you are doing, and thinking about the best way to go about it. Of course that takes mental energy, but I’m talking about the endless internal dialogue that’s always running in the back of your mind as you go about your day. Continue reading
I wish I could grow back down and be young and carefree again. Life was so simple when I was in elementary school. I had no concern for time. Time was forever. There was always more time or enough time. As an adult, I’ve learned time is everything. Time is a non-renewable resource. Without a day being limited to 24 hours, we would care nothing about productivity. And productivity is all about the wise use of our time. Continue reading
Having troubles waking up early in the morning? Always snoozing until the last minute? Often late to work? Well, then you should learn the secret of waking up early. It’s all about the motivation. It is always easier to make an effort when you are really motivated. So, if you want to become an early riser after years of being a night owl, all that you need is to find a good reason to get up early in the morning. Continue reading
Do you feel enthusiastic and inspired in the mornings – only to find yourself exhausted in the afternoons? Perhaps you only ever seem to perk up when you’ve got a coffee in hand, or you manage to concentrate for 30 minutes but then find yourself procrastinating.
If your energy levels fluctuate a lot, you might need to focus on achieving more balance. These ten tips should help: Continue reading
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