Posts on how to make the most of your time and energy.
Is Calm Worth It? Calm App Review 2020
Picture this. It’s 2006, and 23-year-old me is a brand new graduate student. Bright eyed and bushy tailed, I was ready to fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a psychologist. Even though I knew very little at this point, I had strong opinions about the type of psychologist I would …
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 …
The Technology Hack Your Brain is Begging You to Make
You may not even realize it, but your cell phone is hijacking your brain. I know that sounds dramatic, but it’s true. Your phone steals your attention in all sorts of subtle ways. And this has surprising consequences for your mood, your relationships, and your productivity. So today, I’m sharing …
Got a Dream but Having Trouble Getting Started?
Do you have an idea to do something different? Do you have a yearning to take on a new challenge or follow a dream? Has your heart been whispering for something more in life? If the answer is “Yes,” if you’ve got a dream but are scared, discouraged, or struggling …
7 Quotes about Busyness that Will Leave You Shook
How often does this situation happen in your life? You’re catching up with a friend, coworker, or neighbor, when they ask, “How are you?” Your first and instant response? “Busy.” The response is quick and automatic. And we rarely think anything of it. But what does it say that our …
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 …
Why You Need to Celebrate Small Wins
Are you working to change something in your life? Do you keep getting knocked down? Does progress feel excruciatingly slow? When you’re working on a goal, whether big or small, it seems like obstacles keep popping up. The process feels discouraging. And results seem far away. In these times, your …
The Best Life Advice I’ve Ever Gotten
You know those days where you look at your to-do list, and you almost feel sick? Or those weeks where you feel completely overwhelmed by all the things you’ve got to do? You wonder how the heck you’re going to make it all happen. Your chest feels tight, your neck and shoulders are …
If You Want to Make a Change, You Have to Start with This
Every day, I hear people talk about wanting to change. I hear people talk about what they’d like to be different, better, or easier. And I’m guessing you can relate. I’m guessing there’s something you want to change, improve, or work on. Maybe you’d like to shift your career path or …
