habits

How To Make Your Weekend Work For You

Re-create yourself for the coming week

If you don’t plan your downtime, your weekends could drain you even more than the week does. Get the most out of your weekend by putting a little thought into it.

3:05 read (620 words)

5 Times You Need to Push Pause

Getting the right things done requires taking regular time-outs

There is a natural cadence to work. It’s okay to push pause when you need to go take care of something else.

3:20 read (659 words)

How to Get More Done Naturally with the Pomodoro Technique

You’re better off taking regular short breaks than pushing through without stopping

Your body needs a break to rest during a workout. Your mind needs the same breaks while you’re working to stay fresh.

4:40 read (928 words)

Which Debt Should You Pay Off First?

Should you start with the smallest balance or highest interest rate?

Should you pay off your debts with the highest interest rate first? Or the debts with the smallest balance? Let’s see how much of a difference it makes.

4:15 read (845 words)

Why I Never Run Out of Toothpaste (but Should)

It’s not intentional. That’s part of the problem

Take a lesson from my shaving kit: If you grab a task at random to work on, you’ll stay busy, but you’ll never get anything done.

4:10 read (841 words)

4 Reasons to Ease Up and Change Gears for Best Performance

You can redline when starting out, but you’ll wear out if you stay there too long

When you’re starting off, put the pedal to the metal and get going as fast as you can. Once you’re up to speed, you need to change gears. Don’t worry—you’ll get more done with less effort.

3:50 read (760 words)

How to Kick Fear to the Curb in Just 5 Seconds

The 5-Second Formula for Action that will Transform Your Life

When you have the idea to do something bold, you have five seconds to act on it before your brain shuts it down. Here’s how to use that time to set things in motion.

3:35 read (723 words)

How to Make Any Process Foolproof with a Checklist

Consistent Results with Less Effort and Stress

Whether it’s a repeated process or packing for a single trip, checklists can help you get consistent results with a fraction of the mental energy and stress.

3:55 read (781 words)

The First Step to Changing Your Life

Change has one requirement, and it’s not January 1

Change can happen at any time. If you wait for Jan 1, you’re just procrastinating.

2:05 read (411 words)