productivity

Posts on how to make the most of your time and energy.

How to Stop Procrastinating. A Psychologist’s Trick for Tackling “I’ll Do It Later.”

Procrastination might seem like a silly little habit, but if you’re a chronic procrastinator, then you know how much damage and chaos can be caused by putting things off.  “I’ll do it later.  I’ll take care of it tomorrow.  I’ll get to it when I have more time.”  This waiting …

Why You Procrastinate

Do you frequently say, “I’ll do it later; I’ll get to it tomorrow”?  Do you frequently put things off or wait until the last minute, then stress and panic when things still aren’t done?  If so, it’s likely you’ve got a problem with procrastination.  But have you ever wondered why …

Why Being Bad is Good

It was the last place I ever expected to have a psychological breakthrough.  Yet, there I was, hunkered down in a basement pinball bar, having a major a-ha moment.  And this breakthrough was too good to keep to myself.  So if life feels hard, if you’re discouraged, or if you’re …