Productivity
How to Use Brackets in Everyday Life
In honor of March Madness basketball, today I’m reposting one of my most popular posts. Think brackets are just for basketball tournaments? Prepare to revolutionize decision making in your everyday life! We make about a million decisions every day. Should I get up or hit the snooze button? Should I eat a salad or pizza…
Read MoreThe Secret to Finding an Extra Day Every Month
Happy Leap Year Day! Today we get an extra day tacked onto the end of February. I’m a little fuzzy about the importance of Leap Year, but I think it has something to do with keeping our calendar aligned with the seasons. We wouldn’t want to eventually get snow in the middle of summer, right?…
Read MoreWhen Stress Brings Out the Worst in You
So…I went a little nutso over the weekend. First, my work e-mails were out of control because I had been on a business trip for 3 days. I then had 2 vacation days that weren’t very restful because, apparently, my projects fall apart when I’m not chained to my laptop. Next, Chris and I bought…
Read MoreKeep Your Ducks in a Row and Other Bad Advice
Normal duck…normal duck…WACKY DUCK!…normal duck…. I love the “duck crossing” street signs in my neighborhood. The third duck in the line seems to be having the time of his life strutting across Main Street. That little duck’s got attitude. He’s not content to be just another duck in a row. Have you heard that phrase before—keep…
Read MoreTake a Personal Day Already!
Today is my birthday, and I’m doing something absolutely amazing! Bungee jumping? Dancing naked on a beach under the stars? Crashing an ultra-exclusive party in LA to schmooze with the rich and famous? Nope. I’m taking the day off. Taking a personal day might not seem all that amazing to most folks, but everyone should take…
Read MoreHow to Make a Tough Decision Without Having Your Head Explode
How many decisions do you make in a day? A dozen? A hundred? A thousand? There are so many little things to consider: Should I get up now or hit the snooze button again? Should I pack a healthy lunch or grab something at the sandwich shop? Does the weather seem nice enough for a…
Read MoreHow to Travel Like a Rich Bitch
Oh, hello, dah-ling! Do come in, won’t you? Can I offer you some tea? I just got back from Manhattan—I’m quite the jetsetter, you know. My trip was simply divine, and I’m just dying to share with you my tips for staying sane while away from your mansions and butlers. Follow my lead, and you’ll…
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