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- Morning Journal vs the Tracking System?In last week’s post, I talked about the approach I’ve added to my morning routine, particularly the process of filling out a morning journal. A section of that journal is focused on writing out your most important objective (i.e. goal, project, or desire) to improve your focus on your goal. I explained why in last […]
- Reflection and Morning Journal (free download)As we approach the end of 2017, it’s natural to look back on the year and review our personal progress. We ask ourselves: did we achieve the goals and resolutions we committed to at the beginning of 2017? I’ll be the first to admit that I did not for a number of reasons. Those […]
- Thoughts for Today: Their Shoes and Your MindToday I’d like to share some thoughts I’ve had recently about two seemingly-unrelated topics that have been on my mind (and they are actually related, as I will explain). One topic I’ve been thinking about is due to my work with students and young professionals for their careers. I often find that individuals are […]
- Happy Thanksgiving! (2017)I just want to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful to you, my readers and course participants. Also, I know that this can be a frenzied week and time of year. Thanksgiving is intended to be a time of counting our blessings and grounding ourselves in our gratitude, however […]
- This is too much. Where do I begin…?Cultivate Good Habits. Improve Your Mindset. Create a Vision. Hustle. Be Disciplined. Set Goals. Be Productive. Wake up Early. Do this, don’t do that… A bit overwhelming, right? All the above concepts are touted in the areas of personal and professional development. In some ways, […]
- Money, Success and “Worth It”In the past few years, I have made the following observation about the relationship between people and money: Many people are overwhelmed by money and/or They are trying to “achieve success” to increase their income and overcome their money troubles. In some cases, people are simply trying to “achieve more” because […]
- Lisa’s Review: Hustle: The Life Changing Effects of Constant MotionLast week I had the pleasure of reading Hustle: The Life Changing Effects of Constant Motion on my Kindle by Jesse Warren Tevelow. If you’re stuck in a rut, or want to read something motivational to “get you going,” this might be a good read for you. Currently, it’s only $0.99 on Kindle. Read more […]
- 2017 and “The Untethered Soul”Personal Note It has been a long time since I have written in the blog. 2017 was a year of stepping back (and personal change) for me. I continue to focus most of my time on my growing family. I have also returned to teaching part-time at the university (NJIT). Interestingly, the course I’m […]
- How to Be More Productive When Your Days are UnpredictableSome of the leading productivity experts discuss having a system to capture your thoughts and tasks, and then scheduling those tasks accordingly in your calendar based on priority. I also include that approach (as well as other tips) in the overall framework and system I present in Optimize Your Productivity. When this process is utilized, […]
- How to Change Your Life When You Don’t Know What You Want — in 7 Easy StepsWith 2017 approaching, some people have already started thinking about their upcoming goals for the next year. These individuals are the ones that always seem to know exactly where they are going and always seem to be in control. They know what they want, and they are going for it! And, they even seem to […]