Posts Tagged ‘goals’
3 Quick Fixes for To-Do List Overwhelm
Whenever my life feels crazy, I write a fresh to-do list. It might take a while to gather up all the bits of paper, Post-It notes, and tasks hastily scribbled on napkins or envelopes, but nothing compares to that sense of relief when everything is rewritten (or typed) clearly and in a single spot. A…
Read MoreOooohh, We’re Halfway There! Save 60% Off Edited Year Planners
Psst! The Edited Year Planners are on sale for a limited time. Click here for all the details and get your bundle today. I’ve always been a bit of a nerd. Back in my college days, I avoided common rites of passage such as blowing off classes, getting drunk, and sleeping around. Instead I spent…
Read MoreEditor’s Notebook 149
The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week 13 Ways of Coping with a Book Hangover. The only kind of hangover I get. How to Stay Excited at Work When You Have 1,000 Different…
Read MoreSneak Peek: Enjoy This LEFB Video Now!
OK, I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for instant gratification. No amount of telling myself to chill out, take a breath, and be patient will stop the persistent “gimme, gimme, gimme!” voice in my head. When I set my sights on something—a goal, a new book, a fabulous set of pens, a gooey chocolatey cupcake—I…
Read MoreBook Review: Listful Thinking
A simple list can tell you what you need to do next, the ingredients for a recipe, or your plans for world domination. There are no limits to list making, and the act of putting pen to paper can have a profound impact on your goals. You’re more likely to remember what you write down…
Read MoreLife Editor’s Picks: Terrific Timers
The best productivity tactic I use is free or inexpensive and keeps me racing through my to-do list: it’s timers! My clients are always surprised when I suggest they get a cute timer for their desks or timer app for their phones because it seems too good to be true. Can something so easy really…
Read MoreAsk Me Anything! Your True Passion Versus What You “Should” Be Doing
When my clients are feeling directionless, I gently guide them back to the sweet spot between their true passion and what they “should” be doing. It’s the eternal struggle! We have this vague notion that there’s something grander and more meaningful waiting for us…but we get caught up in the expectations from our loved ones,…
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