I’ve suddenly found myself in a strange new work situation—WFH. Working from home. Maybe you’re in the same situation. Maybe you’re laid off, waiting for a re-hire. Or maybe you’re just thinking about looking for a new job. I think I miss going to work at the library. I’m pretty sure I liked my job […]
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The Upside to Grumpy: embracing the dark side
Dammit, Quarantine. You Got Me in a Bad Mood. But It’s Okay. Because now I have permission to intermittently ignore the voice in my head telling me to cheer up. Why? Because there’s an upside to being grumpy, angry, and anxious! Susan David, PhD, explains how we can use our negativity to our advantage her […]
Email Freakout: 5 ways to take control of your inbox
I used to think having Inbox Zero was being productive. By clearing out my email inbox at work every day or so, I felt like I was cleaning house and preparing for the real work I was about to do. Tra la la! Managing emails is an easy win, right? You’re GSD (Getting Shit Done). […]
Why You’re Having a Hard Time Getting Yourself to the Gym
I’ve always been a planner. I love to optimize, and no one has to remind me to do things. I like to set goals and priorities for myself. Cross things off my sacred To-Do List. GSD—Get Shit Done. Every day I start at zero, energized to see how much I can accomplish. GSD! But I’ve […]
Untangling Your Life? Start With Your Closet
One of the first things I did when I started getting my shit together was edit my belongings. And the easiest place to start was with my clothes, shoes, and accessories. Why did this particular change help me get it together? Because an edited closet gave me more time to do other things. Having only […]