Four Simple Ways to Declutter Your To-Do List
Here are four simple ideas that will help you take a fresh look at your to-do list and clear-out some of the clutter. […]
Start Your Day with Your Most Important Task
If you’ve ever read a book on time management then the idea of starting your day with your most important task isn’t a new idea. But, here’s the big question: do you do it? Do you [...]
Just Get Started—You’ll Be So Glad You Did!
Last weekend I started a new project—redecorating our master bedroom. One of the first steps in this project was painting the walls. Right now, as a result of this painting project, the bedroom is in quite [...]
Give Yourself Permission to Change Your Mind
When you give yourself permission to change your mind, you give yourself permission to try new things. If you’re tempted to stay the course on a project, hobby, or other time commitment that no longer inspires [...]
Practice “Partial Progress Thinking”
If you read my blog, you may know that when the school year ended I decided to start getting up at 5 a.m. Monday through Friday mornings. My goal was to carve out some uninterrupted quiet [...]
What are your non-negotiables?
We all have tasks on our daily to-do list that are non-negotiable: we will do them no matter what else is going on. For many of us, this list includes things like brushing our teeth, eating, [...]
Getting Things Done Using the Power of Completion
Ever since starting (or rather resurrecting) Finish It Friday, I’ve been thinking about the power of completion. It feels so good to finish things and yet, it's often difficult to do so. Why is that? Here [...]
How Long Does It Really Take?
Next time you’re procrastinating on a task like going through the mail, decluttering the kitchen counter, or unpacking from a trip, ask yourself “how long will it really take?” Usually, the things we put off take [...]
Plan Your Day
Taking a few minutes to plan your day by creating a simple to-do list is an effective way to feel more in control and get more done. Schedule your planning session first thing in the morning [...]
Time Management + Productivity Tips
Here’s a collection of some of our favorite time management and productivity tips, all designed to help you make the most of the minutes in your day! […]