I talk to a lot of people who feel stuck, unable to make a career change. Something about their work isn’t satisfying—it may even be life-draining—yet they just can’t seem to move forward. “I want to do these things for myself, but I keep focusing…
An MVP philosophy, adopted from the field of software development, is the fastest way you’ll find your dream career. Why? Because taking consistent, imperfect action (a key element of the MVP philosophy) builds two elements of a fulfilling life: clarity and confidence. The problem with…
What would a healing practitioner say about how to deal with our strange political environment? I recently met with Anne Thompson—founder of Healing Spirit and EarthOmaha.com—on the sunny patio of an Omaha coffee shop. Also known as EcoAnnie, Anne uses her MS in Psychology; certifications…
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…