Posts Tagged ‘timer’
2-Hour POMODORO TIMER | No Drama Llama | Music for Studying and Working
There’s nothing like a good timer to keep you on track and moving forward with your goals. I almost always work with a timer, and many of my clients have found it highly motivating to watch the minutes tick down. The timer method I recommend the most is the Pomodoro Technique. The Pomodoro Technique is…
Read More5 Surprising Ways to Have More Energy All Day | Why Am I Tired All the Time?
It’s Friday the 13th, and those of you who believe in superstitions may be having a bad day. But you don’t need to break a mirror, step on a crack, or come across a black cat to feel like you’re living under a dark cloud. Maybe you’re stuck in a rut. Maybe you barely have…
Read MoreThe 4% Fix | Book Club Discussion
You can tell a lot about a person by how they spend the first hour of their day. Do you jump out of bed eager to start your next project? Do you groggily scroll through social media without any urgency or direction? Maybe somewhere in between? This month’s book club selection is a wakeup call for…
Read MoreHow to Make Time for Self-Care and Strategic Breaks
There’s a funny phenomenon called the “point of diminishing returns.” It’s the exact moment when whatever you’re doing isn’t getting you the results it once was. You might hit the point of diminishing returns when that 10th spoonful of mac and cheese suddenly doesn’t taste as good as the first few bites. Or when posting the…
Read More5 Things the Most Productive People Do Every Day
My clients like to tell me that time works differently for some people. “Sage, I swear Oprah or Beyoncé or RANDOM LEADER IN YOUR FIELD has more time than me! My minutes disappear too fast.” Well sure, super successful people might have a million helpers and the money to pay them. We’d do a lot of things differently with…
Read MoreFoolproof Ways to Reduce Stress When Running a Business
Small business owners in every industry often report high levels of stress caused by their demanding jobs. While some stress is likely in any career, there are ways to reduce anxiety so you can get back to work. Here are some foolproof ways to reduce stress when running a business. Develop Your Organizational Skills You…
Read MoreSpring Edit! 21 Habits for a Happier, More Productive Life
It’s spring here in Los Angeles, and it’s a beautiful time of rebirth and renewal. The flowers are blooming, the baby bunnies are out bothering my dog, and many of my clients have caught the “spring cleaning” bug and are actively editing their lives and businesses. Could you use some spring inspiration? I’m spending this…
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