Posts Tagged ‘rewards’
7 Surprising Ways to Make Tomorrow Better Than Today
Sigh . . . are you having a bad day? Yep, we’ve all been there. You’re tired, you’re bored, your boss dumped a huge project on your desk, the printer is broken, and someone ate your lunch out of the office fridge. “I don’t see your name on it, Karen!” This day sucks and the…
Read More5 Ways to Be the Leader Everyone Wants to Follow
Don’t think you’re a leader? Guess again! When I was in high school, I remember playing this game in drama class where one person would be blindfolded and their partner would take their hand and lead them around the school. The poor victim would be dragged across the football field, up and down stairs, through…
Read MoreHow to Stop Complaining and Start Feeling Grateful!
Last September, I watched the news predict the path of a category 5 hurricane that was headed straight for central Florida…and my upcoming retreat. I had two choices: I could sit on my butt complaining about how unfair it was that the weather was wrecking an event I had spent more than a year planning,…
Read MoreMastering the Fine Art of Sandwich Productivity
When you’re avoiding an awful task on your to-do list, you might find little things to occupy your time so you don’t have to do it. You might start a load of laundry, take a walk around the block, or make a sandwich. Well, that sandwich is a fabulous idea, but not how you think!…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Treats and Rewards
Life editing can help you make positive changes quickly, but if you really want to reach your goals fast, then I’ve got 2 tools you must try ASAP! Treats and rewards are essential as you work on your goals. They might sound like the same thing, but each of these tools are designed to motivate…
Read MoreLife Editor’s Picks: Cozy Book Nook
Today I’m introducing a new series of posts to share some of my favorite things. But unlike Oprah, these are things you can most likely afford. It’s probably no surprise to you that I’m an avid reader, seeing as I’m a former book editor. I have a dream of designing a reading space in a…
Read More7 Painless Steps for Breaking Your Bad Habits
Breaking bad habits is a lot like breaking up with your high school boyfriend. You remember him right? The one with the drug problem who was always pressuring you to hang out all night at the 7-11 with him and his skater friends. No? Well, I had a boyfriend like that, and I was magnetically…
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