Do you love Monday morning yet?
Do you make quick decisions? If you’re like most people, even though that in-between time is uncomfortable, you hang out! We often stay stuck because we’re afraid we’ll make the “wrong” decision. How can you make decisions more quickly? How do you know whether something […]
So you’ve set your goals, created a plan to achieve them, and are taking action. But do you review your goals regularly? As you move forward, do you take the time to look back? Ask any project manager: plans are meant to be changed! To […]
We all know that task-switching hurts productivity. Every software engineering team I’ve ever worked with has debated how to minimize interruptions. And yet, we still let it happen. Perhaps because, even presented with data, we underestimate its full impact? One study shows that it takes […]
Where to begin In this 3-part series, I’m going to share my most effective task management* tips so you can get more done in less time. Keep in mind that all of these practices assume you know your most important vision, decided on a strategy, […]
Oh, the stories I hear from people wanting more time… “There’s not enough time in the day to accomplish everything I want to get done.” “I don’t have time to be creative!” “I feel like my days, weeks, years just fly by, and I’m missing […]
What’s on your to-do list today? It’s a lot, right? You don’t want to do everything on that list. Some of those things have been there for weeks. Why keep stressing yourself out with that lame, overwhelming list when you could be creating a shorter, […]
Do you want to feel happy? It’s a pretty generic concept with universal appeal, so I’m guessing Yes. So, how often do you feel happy? What portion of each day or week would you say you’re joyful? Maybe less often or less intensely than you’d […]
What do sign language, Python, and socializing with geeks have in common? They’re all things Abby Jones taught herself! A few days ago, I heard Abby share the story of her career change from classroom teacher to software architect. It’s a fascinating story full of […]
In the best-selling book I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was, Barbara Sher says that if you don’t know what you want, resistance is blocking your desire. And that resistance is worth listening to, because it’s only way you can break […]