Master your priorities with the rule of 3
As an accountant with sixty-seven clients and countless deadlines, I survived on caffeine and stress. My…
How to become a morning person
Last winter, I, the same person who believed “good morning” was a contradiction, found myself waking…
The 4 Parenting Styles
My mother and I couldn’t be more different as parents. When my son refuses to eat…
How to sharpen your memory
I once watched my grandmother solve the daily crossword puzzle every morning for fifteen years. Rain…
The Science of Power Napping
Around 1 PM to 4 PM, most people hit a wall. Focus wavers. Mistakes multiply. Productivity…
Make Your Motivational Punch Card
Remember that coffee shop loyalty card? The one that gives you a rush of satisfaction with…
The worry window
Your mind races with thoughts about unpaid bills, work deadlines, family issues, and health concerns. These…
The 8-minute phone call
Who calls without texting first? What emergency prompted this? My mind raced through worst-case scenarios as…
The Indistractable Grid Method
The meeting ran long. My phone buzzed. I checked it under the table. Was this distraction…
Implementation intentions: Make your goals a reality on auto-pilot
Motivation has a dirty secret. It’s wildly unreliable. It rises and falls like the tide, leaving…
The mind sweep method for clearing your mental clutter
According to cognitive psychology research, your brain has a strict capacity limit. Seven items. When you…
When late be late only once
When you’re running late, always say you’ll be later than you think. If you think you’ll…