Productivity Archives - Page 11 of 18 - Sage Grayson, Life Editor

Keep It Simple, Sister!

Here’s a life lesson that took me far too long to learn: things don’t have to be complex to work. Like most people I know, I’m always on the lookout for the next bright, shiny object. What new app, product, gadget, or gizmo will make me more productive? But often times these new fascinations of…

You’re Getting Warmer: Are Your Choices Bringing You Closer to Your Goals?

Everyone knows that you can’t reach your goals overnight. Unless you win the lottery, in which case—cool! Send me a postcard from your private island paradise. We make billions of choices in our lives, and it’s these choices (sometimes seemingly insignificant choices) that determine when, how, and if ever we achieve our goals. Here’s an…

Just Do It: The Nike Guide to Productivity

How can you get more done during your day? What’s the best way to beat procrastination? How do you find time for the things that are truly important? My favorite answer for getting off your butt and moving forward is Nike’s famous tagline: Just do it! Nike, Inc. has been using “Just Do It” to…

Kill Your To-Do List With a Sense of Urgency

One of my former managers used to zip through the hallways of our office building like she was trying to catch a bus. Everything was urgent, and there was only one way to get to the next meeting or appointment—fast! I’m a speed walker too, but only on the treadmill. The rest of the time,…

Watch Out for the 3-Day Hump

Do you ever wonder why your attempts to make a change in your life seem to stall out at the same point? It’s not your imagination—it’s the 3-day hump! The 3-day hump is that point in your self-improvement journey when your passion, motivation, and patience disappear. Watch this short video to find out why the…

Why I Love to Write by Hand

When I was in 5th grade, I won my class’s handwriting contest. I realize that this might seem like a quaint idea by today’s standards. Do children even practice their handwriting anymore? Anyhoo, I was thrilled that my classmates had voted that I had the clearest, neatest handwriting. I think I won some candy or…

10-Minute Nightly Cleanup

There’s nothing more depressing than waking up, stumbling into the kitchen, and seeing a mountain of dirty dishes from last night’s dinner. OK, maybe waking up next to some stranger is more depressing, but a messy house is right up there. When you get up in the morning, you should be greeted by a pleasant…