It’s that time again…
The ball has dropped. It’s a new year. And many people have picked their annual “resolution.”
Unfortunately it’s been my experience that New Year’s Resolutions are a complete waste of time. Even worse – Some resolutions actually prevent people from achieving their goals.
Think of it this way… Imagine it’s the final minutes of year. You make a resolution simply because everyone else is doing it. [click to continue…]
Today’s guest post is great for anyone who spends a lot of time hunched over a desk – Ie: Probably everyone reading this blog. It’s been my experience that there is a direct relationship between the mind and the body. By taking care of your body you’ll be less stressed and more productive.
In this article, Maria gives a great exercise you should incorporate into your work schedule. I’ve tried a variation of this myself and I can honestly helps me stay sharp and focused. Enjoy!
Modern, active lifestyles often don’t leave time for a trip to the gym. Although medical studies on the benefits of stretching are inconclusive (Some studies say it helps, but others show no improvement.) [click to continue…]
“What gets measured, gets managed.” – Peter Drucker
Changing a habit isn’t as hard as you’d think. What it really comes down to is creating metrics that can be tracked on a daily basis and finding the willpower to follow through with your desire to make a change. [click to continue…]
Okay the title of this post might be a little shocking. I don’t actually think all self-help gurus should die – Well, maybe just the ones who prey on people’s gullibility and use it for their own gain. Here’s what I mean… [click to continue…]
You’ve probably realized by now that making a change in your lifestyle—which usually involves developing a new habit to take the place of a bad one—is hard. Really hard.
Back in January, I offered some insight about an “experiment” I found on Steve Pavlina’s website. He suggested giving yourself a 30-day “trial run” when attempting a new habit, similar to the risk-free 30-day trials that companies offer consumers before they have to make a final decision whether or not they’re going to purchase a product or service. After your 30 Day Habit Trial, you can decide if you want to stick with your new habit or go back to your old ways. [click to continue…]
The other day I offered a few time management hacks that included advice about watching less television. I haven’t changed my outlook on what a time waster the old boob tube can be, but whenever I flip across one of those reality shows dedicated to cleaning out someone’s uncontrollably messy house, I can’t help but watch (especially with my dad who loves those shows).
Although the majority of us don’t have to sleep in a living room recliner because our beds are completely covered with dirty clothes, shopping bags, photo albums, and who knows what else (hey, haven’t you seen Hoarders?) but I’d have to guess that a lot of people reading this do have messy work areas. I know I’m guilty of it from time to time.
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