A Blog of Sorts
Tips for creating space and time for things that really matter.
Urge Surfing: How to Ride the Wave
That surge of thinking, “I want it, I need it, buy it now!” is not a command. It’s a wave. And waves, by their very nature, rise — and then fall.
This is the premise behind urge surfing, a technique that is powerful if you’re trying to break the cycle of impulse buying and bring some actual intention back to what comes into your home.
How to Waste Your Time
If you’ve ever bought what you thought was the “perfect planner,” only to never write in it, or attempted to hit “inbox zero,” only to despair when inevitable emails come piling in, you’re not alone. Many productivity strategies we’ve been told are useful, actually aren’t. They inspire hope initially, but end up draining our energy, piling on guilt, or distracting us from what really matters.
Here are a few productivity concepts that are actually a waste of time — and what to do instead.
Give yourself a mulligan
Embarking on any self-improvement can be a slog. Take getting organized: First it’s overwhelming to think about, then you have the various piles staring you in the face, reminding you that you’ve failed before you started. This often creates the “What the hell…” effect, whereby we just give up entirely once we’ve determined we’ve blown it. One way to get around this is to…
Forget the Right Way, Do it Your Way – Laundry
People get hung up about organizing because they want to do it the right way. First of all, there is no “right way.” More importantly, there is no “perfect way.” And waiting/looking/hoping for that is what keeps many of you from getting it done. This is part of a series entitled, “Forget the Right Way, Do it Your Way.” Let’s talk about laundry.
I Did Hot Yoga and Cold Plunging and they Both Sucked
Like most people, I’m not a fan of being uncomfortable, and wouldn’t dream of intentionally putting myself in a position that didn’t feel good, much less paying for it. But darn if it isn’t true that we have to expose ourselves to discomfort in order to improve.
13 Tweaks for Better Time Management
If you regularly feel rushed, arrive late, forget important events, or can’t complete tasks, there are many tweaks you can make to make your life a lot easier.
Sara Cummings, M.A.
