o you ever reach the end of the day wondering where all your time went? Between work responsibilities, household tasks, appointments, and personal goals, it’s easy for important tasks to slip through the cracks. That’s where a simple checklist can make a surprisingly big difference. Instead of trying to remember everything in your head, a … Read more
Building better habits sounds simple in theory, but staying consistent day after day is where most people struggle. It’s easy to start strong with new goals, only to lose motivation when life gets busy or progress feels slow. That’s why habit trackers can be such a game changer. Seeing your progress visually can help you … Read more
Technology has become so integrated into our everyday lives that our phones, tablets… even fitness trackers are now able to send and receive text messages and emails, make calls and keep us on task with calendar reminders and alarms. But I am here to offer a friendly warning. Before you are tempted to use your … Read more
Are your mornings hectic? Or are you able to approach them gracefully? If you’re trying to get your children ready for school, make sure the dog has gone out, and pack everything you need for the day all at the same time, your mornings can certainly feel overwhelming. Mornings are tough for a lot of … Read more
Before I had a child, there was one thing that I really didn’t like about going on vacation–my morning routine had to be improvised. Post-child, my whole life seems to be improvised for the time being, but I remember those days where I valued my morning routine so much that I would do whatever I … Read more
Are you able to get up and go in the morning? Or do you press the snooze button several times and eventually go flying into work on two wheels? I’ve always done things on the early side, so while it’s easy for me to wake up in the morning, I’m usually also the first one … Read more
I’m sure you’ve heard that waking up early is one of the keys to being successful. And you may have wondered, “Why? I thought getting sufficient sleep is an important part of being your best self!” But when you hear that there are benefits to waking up early, these perks aren’t related to cutting your … Read more
What’s the secret of the world’s most successful people? They started in the same conditions as you and me (even worse ones, in many cases). Their day has as many hours as yours or mine. And they surely don’t have superhuman strength or energy. What is it then, that separates them from you and me … Read more
In the early stages of writing my doctoral dissertation, I was lucky to eke out more than a few sentences a day. Words came out as slowly as liquid petroleum dripped out of decaying dinosaur bones. Each idea or turn of phrase was scrutinized, re-scrutinized, edited, then deleted. At the end of each day, I … Read more
You’ve probably heard that a rock-solid morning routine can lead to success. We’re here to tell you that it’s true. Many successful people credited the activities they do upon waking up for where they are today. These activities often include meditation, an exercise routine, and other acts of self-care that promote positivity. These people usually … Read more