Am I lazy or overwhelmed? How to tell the difference
The task has been sitting open in a tab for three days. Maybe it is the email you need to…
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How to stop waiting to feel ready and start
Most people already know what they need to do. It’s not information they’re missing. It’s not the right plan, or…
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Why do I procrastinate? 7 real reasons you keep getting stuck
There’s a task on your list. It’s been there for three days. Maybe longer. It’s not even that hard. And…
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What to do when you feel stuck and don’t want to do anything
Some afternoons, the problem is not the work. It is getting yourself to begin. The list is right there. Nothing…
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How to build self-discipline without burning out
Most people try to learn how to build self-discipline by being harder on themselves. Stricter plans. More pressure. Less tolerance…
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How to stop all-or-nothing thinking in productivity
Here is how the day usually goes. The morning starts strong. The plan is solid. Then something shifts. A meeting…
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How to keep promises to yourself with micro-commitments
Let me tell you something I’m a little embarrassed about. A while back I had this habit I kept trying…
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Time blocking for beginners: A simple, gentle guide to planning your day
Time blocking for beginners is a simple, gentle way to plan your day. Staring at a to-do list with no…
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Decision fatigue is draining you (and it has nothing to do with time)
It’s 4pm and you’re staring at your screen unable to write one email. Not because it’s complicated. Not because you…
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Task initiation: How to start when you dread It
There’s a task on your list. Has been for days, maybe weeks. It’s not even that big. And yet, every…
