Need a 2020 Reboot? Try Doing a September Reset
I think of September as one of my three “new years.” I take time early in September to reflect and regroup before launching into the fall. I first learned about this concept of thinking of three new years on one of my favorite podcasts – Organize 365 with Lisa Woodruff. Even during a pandemic, we…
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Recombobulation
Do you have a low level of anxiety and overwhelmed feeling much of the time? I do. My fast-paced, always-on, text and email-filled days can make for the opposite of the calm, peaceful existence I crave. In the Milwaukee airport, I saw a sign that said, “Recombobulation Area.” It was just past security and was…
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Deep Work: Rules For Focused Success in a Distracted World
Cal Newport’s book, Deep Work, has positively impacted me and shifted my thinking. …all activities, regardless of their importance, consume your same limited store of time and attention. If you service low-impact activities, therefore, you’re taking away time you could be spending on higher-impact activities. -Cal Newport While I still haven’t managed to make all…
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15 Books for a Happier, More Purposeful Life
I love books, especially ones that give me ideas for how to live this one precious life just a teeny bit better. Although it was extremely difficult to narrow it down to just fifteen, here are some titles that I recommend if you’re interested in making some life adjustments. Some are old favorites…
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Ep. 56: Off the Clock with Laura Vanderkam
In Episode 56, I’m chatting with Laura Vanderkam about her book Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done. Laura is the best-selling author of several time management and productivity books including 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most…
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