When Your Task List is Overwhelmingly Long
. There are days when my task list seems to have a personality of its own. I finish three things before lunch, only to discover that five more have somehow…
We Overcomplicate Our Task Systems. Always
Every few months, I convince myself that I have finally found the perfect productivity system. I download a new app. I reorganize my folders. I create color coded labels, detailed…
Where in the World Do I Start?
I have asked myself this question more times than I can count. Where in the world do I start? It usually appears when I am standing in front of something…
When Resistance Smacks You in the Face
Some days, everything feels harder than it should. You sit down to work, but suddenly your desk needs cleaning. You decide to exercise, but checking your phone somehow feels more…
Practicing Slowness
A few months ago, I caught myself rushing through a cup of coffee. Not drinking it quickly because I was late. Not hurrying because something urgent demanded my attention. I…
How to Develop a Strong Sense of Self
For a long time, I thought confidence came from having all the answers. I believed that people who seemed secure knew exactly who they were, what they wanted, and where…
The Art of Effortless Decision Making
A few years ago, I spent nearly thirty minutes standing in a grocery store aisle trying to choose a jar of pasta sauce. There were dozens of options. Some promised…