by Sara Cummings | Jan 13, 2022 | Productivity
I stumbled upon two points today that might resonate with you, especially if you’ve been interested in – or struggling with – creating new routines. The first came to me in an email from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits. I wish I could say I knew him personally,...
by Sara Cummings | Sep 4, 2021 | Kids, Productivity
Children don’t always have the same sense of urgency their parents do. This can create problems when parents feel they need to yell or threaten their children in order to motivate them to get things done. But just as bad, the children don’t actually learn how to...
by Sara Cummings | Apr 16, 2021 | Mindfulness, Productivity
What is a mindfulness practice and why is it important? The VIA Institute on Character* says, “Mindfulness is about seeing things as they actually are—with openness rather than bias, acceptance rather than judgment and curiosity rather than disinterest. It’s a...
by Sara Cummings | Feb 10, 2021 | Productivity
We all waste time now and again. Sometimes it’s because we make random, silly mistakes. For example, I just watched my daughter put dirty dishes into a dishwasher full of clean dishes. Undo! But, when they are behaviors we engage in regularly, it’s worth...
by Sara Cummings | Jun 23, 2020 | Productivity
Whether you’re staying home more because of a pandemic, or you’ve just settled into routines of life, you may have developed new habits or behaviors that are unhealthy or time-wasters. No matter what’s going on in the world, it’s a good idea to...