Day 21 - After 21 days of goal tracking, I'm happy to report that my meditation goal is as sticky as ever -- I'm keeping to the 10 minutes a day, right between my coffee and my walk with my dog. It's been great -- I feel less like it's a decision I make, and more like it's an automatic action I take. That's the magic of a habit -- we do it without much thought, and without having to self-negotiate on whether or not we want to do it.
Read MoreLast week I was able to hit my meditation goal, but I missed my writing and my running goal. That's totally okay -- the fact that I was able to integrate one goal into my daily life and keep that on track is actually a huge win. It leads to today's lesson: it's okay to mess up or miss early on. That's no reason to quit or be frustrated, or say that it's not possible.
Read MoreBelieve me, I know how easy it is to let the “I’ll do it tomorrow” mindset take over. I’m here to tell you that there is hope for you, my fellow procrastinators! You can take control of your time!
When procrastination comes into play, this is what happens. It rules over you. You won’t get a moment of peace because in the back of your mind there will always be a little voice saying “you still have to do (insert task here).” Often, the biggest struggle procrastinators have is simply getting started.
There’s this certain feeling of freedom that comes with getting the job done early and that feeling is attainable! Here are some specific ways that procrastinators can begin their tasks and create new habits!
Read MoreEveryone has that one friend who can wake up before dawn and get everything they need to get done before the sun has even settled itself in the sky. I am NOT one of those people. I wake up slowly and it usually takes a variety of things such as coffee, music, breakfast, and some walking around to get me going.
This week I sat down with David Babich from Trafinity and realized that I’m not the only one who starts their day off this way. Here are some tips David says non-morning people can use to get their day started off right.
Read MoreYou are NOT a robot. So don’t work like one. It is important to remember that humans are not built to work like machines. Working for hours without recharging leads to really long, unproductive days with little time left for the things you love.
Here are some ways that you can be more productive in less time:
Read MoreAs a college student and intern I know that it’s hard to stay organized and make the most of the little time that exists between school, work, studying, and extra curricular activities. Here are some tips to help you be productive and reduce unnecessary stress.
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