Take a Breath

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Creating new habits for 2023? Try taking a breath.

How 'Productivity' Tools Decrease Your Productivity at Work

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Does this sound familiar? You invest in a productivity tool that promises to get your life in order. But you quickly realize it adds to the chaos and you're wondering why it isn't working for you.

How Not To-Do: 5 Mistakes To Avoid With Your Daily To-Do List & The One Thing to Add

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Why don't to-do lists work for you? Maybe you get overwhelmed looking at the things you need to do, or maybe you add so many items to the to-do list that it never ends. Well, here's what not to-do ––

What the 80/20 Rule Is and Why It Could Be a Revelation to You

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Did you know that you get 80% of results from only 20% of your efforts? This is the Pareto Principle or the 80/20 rule, and here is how you can apply it to your work, to get more done with less effort

Business frameworks can't replace thinking

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A look into the danger of ceding our thinking to business playbooks.

In support of four day work weeks but they’re still not for me

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I supported a colleague's decision to work four day weeks but was troubled by the fact that I didn’t want to work a four day week myself. Why I'm good with the four day week but prefer five myself.

11 Remote Work Best Practices For Business Success

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We've worked remotely since 2020, but many businesses haven't returned to pre-pandemic efficiency levels. Here's how you can make your business run like a well-oiled machine, even remotely.

Work day formats

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Different ways I've laid out my work day and what I've learned about what sustains my energy through the week.

Guard rails

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I’ve put in place a number of guard rails so I don’t tire myself out in a given working session, day, or week. Here’s what’s worked for me.

How Not to Burn Out From Overwork – Signs and Symptoms of Burnout, What to Do About It, and How to Avoid It

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You can't cut down on work. And you can't have more than 24 hours in a day. So you work all the time and are incredibly stressed and overworked.Is there a way to not burnout without quitting? Read on.