Time Management

What do productivity, effectiveness, efficiency, and snow have to do with one another? Great question! This weekend, there was a big blizzard that dropped over 2 feet of snow across New England. And as Ryan and I tackled the snow, my brain identified five key productivity tips that extend far beyond the realm of snow

Last week I had one of those days when my brain’s executive functions decided to skip work. I reserved the day for writing and recording the podcast, but my prefrontal cortex was having none of it. My brain felt foggy. I struggled to organize my ideas. And I was even more distracted than usual. Have

Let’s talk about change and transition. Maybe you’re starting the new year. Perhaps you’ve set new goals for the quarter. Maybe you’re beginning a new job. Or you’re moving to a new location. Each one of these experiences offers a chance to check in with yourself. It provides the opportunity to decide intentionally what you

What do owls, puppets, and resourcefulness have to do with one another? Don’t worry; I explain everything on episode 128 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast. In fact, in this episode, we talk all about resourcefulness. We explore the benefits of being resourceful. We consider the three key strategies for cultivating a resourceful mindset.

Have you ever been indecisive for so long that someone or something else decided for you? The flight filled up, so you didn’t take the trip. Someone else said yes first, so they headed the project. The tickets sold out, so you didn’t see the show. In short, by not deciding, you ultimately made your decision. Sound

Here’s what I know about you. You have an endless supply of new ideas. Your list of projects is plenty long. And you completely light up thinking about your goals. But for one reason or another, you’re not getting as much done as you’d like. Maybe you feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.

Yes or no. Right or wrong. Love it or hate it.  Can or can’t. This kind of black-and-white thinking is a favorite pastime for so many of our brains. We find ourselves stuck, convinced that there are only two options available. And we back ourselves into a corner with an either-or approach thinking: “Planning doesn’t

Whenever I’m feeling stuck, confused, or overwhelmed, I often find myself spinning in “I don’t know” energy. My brain offers thoughts like “I don’t know how to…” Or “I don’t know what I should…” And “I don’t know why I…” Does your brain ever offer similar thoughts? If so, then you probably know this “I