I love routines. In fact, I love them so much that friends and family often tease me about how “systemized” I am. I mostly disregard the jabs because my routines, habits, and systems truly help me navigate life. However, three recent experiences reminded me that not all routines are meant to last forever. Sometimes, it’s […]
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Nobody tries to make the day harder—at least, not intentionally. Unfortunately, many of us fall into behaviors and thought patterns that hinder our ability to perform at our best. With a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor, here are seven simple ways to make tasks harder. Feed Your Dread As you think about your day, call up
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Have you ever walked into a familiar space and seen someone sitting in your seat—or your parking spot? Has your regular route to work ever been blocked? Most of us encounter these frustrating moments. Here are my thoughts on how to overcome these disturbances to your routine. The Bad News First, the bad news. Interruptions
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If you live alone, you can probably skip this post. If you don’t, you probably know the struggle of figuring out who is doing which chores and when. Maybe you argue about it. Maybe you do it all yourself but feel resentful. These issues can cause significant tension in a household, so it is worth
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All of us have that perpetual to-do list. It hangs there, waiting for us to take action. However, for a variety of reasons, we wait. Sometimes that delay leads to last-minute stress and subpar work. Other times, it results in better timing, deeper insight, or even a breakthrough idea. The question is how to know
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