Not too long ago, Zulily had Fitbits on sale at a good discount. Mine finally arrived, and I’ve been wearing it for extra motivation to make sure I move each day. After a few days, I was like “meh, whatever.” … 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.
#MotivationMonday: Kick-Starting Your Week
It’s Monday! That means it’s time to get a good start on your week. Last week, we talked about motivators that get us moving on our goals. This week, we’re going to talk about great ways to kick-start your … Read the rest
#MotivationMonday: What Gets You Moving?
I’m starting a new series of posts here on my blog: I want to talk about motivation and what helps us to feel motivated. I think it’s an important thing to discuss, and I also think that a lot of … Read the rest
How I Get Things Done Part III: Completing Tasks
It’s time to talk about how I go about accomplishing all of those goals and completing all the projects on my list. In the introduction of this series, I discussed my needs when it comes to a system for productivity. … Read the rest
How I Get Things Done Part II: My System
The introduction of this three-part series covered what I need to track and what my needs are for a to-do and productivity management system. The first main post covered the productivity methods I’ve tried and what I’ve taken from them … Read the rest
How I Get Things Done Part I: Productivity Theorists Who Influenced My System
In my search for the best way to get things done, I read many books by productivity “gurus.” It seemed so easy. I would simply follow the guidelines in the book, and magically, I’d be productive. Of course, you and … Read the rest
How I Get Things Done: Introduction to My Series on Productivity
I’ve been asked many times how it is that I get all the things that I do done. Let me tell you a secret:
It isn’t easy.
I have a “productivity toolbox.” It’s a set of tools, theories, and techniques … Read the rest