We have been taught that in order to get more done, we need to invest more time. If we work a ten hour day, we are sure to get ahead of our colleagues who are working only seven hours. If you practice an instrument for three hours a day, you will …
3 Ways to Work Less and Get More Done
The Art of Doing Nothing
“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.”
~ Winnie the Pooh
I have two speeds: 150 MPH and Zero. It is a daily challenge for me to find middle …
The Importance of Making Time for Friends
Yesterday I spent the day with two close friends; one new friend and one “old” friend. What an awesome day it was! The day ended (as it always does) with us all saying “we should do this way more often”. I have always maintained a few really close friendships, and several great acquaintances. When I […]
3 Reasons We Fall off the Exercise Wagon
It happens to all of us, and it happened to me recently:
I was training for a triathlon and, sometime in December, fell off of my regimen; especially swimming. What happened? Everyone has a different reason, but I got sick and then procrastinated …
How to Avoid Procrastination (or the Art of Unprocrastination)
I am the type of person who will try to carry out several changes in my life at the same time. It can be overwhelming at times, but also exhilarating when it works. Many books and blogs I have read on goal setting and implementing change have …