For my own task management system, I rely a lot on lists in Google Drive and Keep. As I try to drill down to what is truly important in the moment, it helps to have printed information about finding focus,…
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Anti-Loneliness Actions for 12 Connections
Loneliness is an epidemic, and it has devastating effects. An article at Forbes called “The Neuroscience of Loneliness” provides twelve ways to combat loneliness from the book “Connect: 12 Vital Ties That Open Your Heart, Lengthen Your Life, and Deepen…
Tagged with: loneliness, mental-health, relationships
Posted in love & relationships, personal development
Posted in love & relationships, personal development
Great Reads
Some books I have read have been life changing. If you are interested in learning and personal growth, here is a starter kit for fabulous non-fiction books and films by the authors (often, but not always TED talks.) Learn more…
Procrastination Triggers
When procrastination happens, it helps to know what to do instead. Procrastination is a failure to regulate yourself. The limbic system of the brain has an automatic response to avoid anything unpleasant or painful, often seeking pleasure for a hit…
Posted in productivity
Yes or no?
In the movie “Yes, man,” Jim Carrey’s character decides to say yes to everything, and it leads to some amusing situations. Sometimes saying yes to opportunities can lead to expanding your comfort zone and some pretty amazing things. However, saying…
Posted in goals
PLANS for an Annual Review
This year, my PLANS for performing an annual review incorporate new things that I have learned organized in an efficient outline view. (The information at An Annual Review is also still helpful and relevant. You can download a free Keep…
How to Choose VIP AIMS
Very Important Pursuits are Active, Inspiring, Meaningful, Solutions. To truly focus on what matters most requires thoughtful choices. “We make our choices, then our choices make us.” What are VIP AIMs? If you are familiar with the Time Management Matrix…
Learn about goals
Six TED talks to help you set goals Goal setting is such an important skill in life and work, because goals make it possible to focus on what matters most. The TED talks below, plus a few more videos and…
Planner Checklist
Planning is Thinking: it is important for time management, goals, projects, and even purpose. It is one of the top 10 skills employers want. Planning your time helps you to make the most of it so that you can accomplish what matters most to you.…
Posted in productivity
The Priority Flowchart
I have come to believe that priorities are mighty important, not only in choosing where to begin on a to do list, but in choosing what to do with your life. The Time Management Matrix is one well-known method that…
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