Every so often, I’ll come across an article or book that talks about the “former procrastinator,” like ” Confessions of a former procrastinator: 10 tips for becoming a Time Management Master by Will Chou. And, with no offence to the … Read the rest
Category: Motivation & Productivity
Motivation from someone who thinks too hard about everything, and productivity systems from someone running too many projects at once. Practical philosophy for actually getting things done. Home of #MotivationMonday.
Motivation Monday: Top Ten Ways I Manage Overwhelm
Life gets really hard sometimes, doesn’t it? I know there are times when I’m feeling overwhelmed. Here are the things I do most often to manage overwhelm before it sidetracks my efforts and leaves me frozen.
1. I Make Sure
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How I Organize My Life Part 1: PARA
I received a question on LinkedIn in response to my post on Just A Secular Homeschooler, “What We’re Doing for 5th Grade for the 2024-2025 School Year,” asking how I keep track of everything. While I answered that question in … Read the rest
Things That Inspire Me
This is Post 9 of a 31-Day Blogging Challenge hosted by the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
I already mentioned that I like the outdoors. Taking time for downtime always leads to inspiration for me. Rather though than write an essay, … Read the rest
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
This is Post 8 of a 31-Day Blogging Challenge hosted by the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
Probably the most useful piece of information I’ve gotten that has helped me with combatting anxiety has been learning the difference between having a … Read the rest
A Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Your Shit Together
This is Post 5 of a 31-Day Blogging Challenge hosted by the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
Don’t we all need this after the year and a half we’ve had? I know I feel like I do. I created a … Read the rest
Motivation Monday: How to Prioritize When Everything is a Priority
We’ve all struggled with days where it seems like everything on our lists is a top priority – I know I have, but how do you get started? Where do you start with your action items? Here are some suggestions … Read the rest
Motivation Monday: The Ugly Truth About Motivation
Motivation – you either have it or you don’t right?
That’s not necessarily true. There’s an ugly truth when it comes to motivation: it often takes motion to keep it going. That’s why you’ll meet some people who will say, … Read the rest
Motivation Monday: Go for a Streak to Keep Working Toward a Goal
When you want to make progress on those big, scary, hairy audacious goals, it’s sometimes not enough to break them down into small manageable pieces. Sometimes, you have to really get into the habit of working on them.
For example, … Read the rest
Motivation Monday: Why You Need a Mantra for When You Hit the Wall
A couple of months ago, I ran my first 12k race. At around mile 6 (the race is 7.46 miles long), I started to question why I’d started the race. I wanted to know what made me think I could … Read the rest