4 Simple Steps – Use the ABCD Method to a Improve Your Life
What I want to do and what I actually do often don't line up. Have you ever felt that way before? Why do we keep repeating the same destructive behaviors? Why do we choose to be selfish, when we should be loving? Why do we choose to eat unhealthy, only to feel aweful 30 minutes ...
4 Habits I Use When Reading a Good Book
I love to learn. At any one time, I am reading through a handful of books. Most of the books I read are in the non-fiction sector. Every once in awhile I will pick up a fiction book just for pleasure reading. Most of the time I am reading about time management, goal setting, leadership, self ...
How to Get More Done with This Portable Whiteboard System
If you have read my blog for any length of time, then you know how much of a fan I am of whiteboards. I have at least 3 whiteboards hanging in my home office. I would probably hang up more if I could figure out a way. Whiteboards solve many productivity challenges for me. ...
How to Develop Roles in Your Life to Get More Done
If you have been a reader of this blog for any length of time, then you have seen my journey through becoming more productive. One of the key principles I have learned over the years is the idea of identifying and working within your roles. Think of roles as the "hats" you wear on ...
The Benefits of “Morning Pages” and Your Productivity
I have written about journaling in the past on this blog. There are many benefits you can receive from writing your thoughts down on a regular basis. I recently came across a slight twist to journaling. Maybe you have heard about this practice but it is a new concept to me. The practice is called "morning ...
Why Being an Average Joe Isn’t So Bad
Is there anything wrong with being average? Sure, we should have goals, big dreams, and ambitions in life. However, too often I think we live life with a constant dissatisfaction because our eyes are on our goals only. I think you can do both: 1. Dream big 2. Live completely satisfied with where you are I recently read an ...
13 Famous Quotes about Life
I love quotes and the encouragement factor that they can often bring to my life. Quotes can also provide perspective when you feel stuck in a rut. I have a dozen or so quotes that I have hanging on my wall just above my computer monitor at home. They provide “inspirational fuel” when I need ...
5 Easy Steps to Transform your Work Life
We’ve all been there – you’ve got 100 things to do in the space of a day, your mind is failing to come up with anything even remotely creative, you know you’ll be in work till 8pm, and you’re left staring at a blank computer screen wondering - “Is this all worth it?” But what if ...
How to Work Smarter, Not Harder [Infographic]
In all fields of work, there is an explosion of new knowledge. A way to avoid becoming a casualty of information overload is to become very good at looking at new information and deciding what you want to do with it. Filing efficiently is the antidote to chaos from too much information and the confusion ...
How to Become an Email Ninja in Less Than 90 Minutes!
I have a confession to make. A week ago I was drowning in email. I had hundreds (if not thousands) of unread emails and I was definitely feeling the overwhelm. I had people that I had not responded to, to do items sitting in my inbox, and someday/maybe ideas waiting for my attention. Something had to ...
