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 More

Ask Me Anything! Your Get Unstuck Action Plan

Nearly all the questions I receive from my clients and followers can be summed up in one request: “Sage, help me get unstuck!” I hear you! We all have big hopes and dreams, but those goals can easily get pushed aside when we’re distracted by things like social media or our own limiting beliefs. This…

Read More

Book 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 More

Life 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 More

Ask Me Anything! Master To-Do List Versus Daily To-Do List

I’m a to-do list kind of gal, and I can’t get anything done unless I have a detailed plan of attack in front of me. But I’ve noticed the disturbing trend of people working from their master to-do lists, not their daily to-do lists. That’s a recipe for disaster! So what’s the difference between a…

Read More

7 Ways to Ease a Jam-Packed Schedule

I get a little nutty whenever one of my clients lets me see her schedule. Usually there’s not a shred of white space left in the day. Every minute is allotted for, and there’s barely time to go to the bathroom! That’s when we roll up our sleeves and delete unnecessary appointments and time wasters.…

Read More

Editor’s Notebook 142

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 Christopher Walken’s Coffee Shop. This is the only coffee shop I want to go to. The Best US Cities to Live in, According to Your Job.…

Read More