In the beginning of any self-improvement effort, it can be difficult to make lasting changes. You may go to the gym for a week and then stop. You might be productive for a few days, but start procrastinating when the motivation wears off. You may set a budget, only to overspend a month later. To […]
How to Finish Your Work, One Bite at a Time
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” If you’ve ever run more than a few miles, you probably understand why you need to pace yourself. Runners that sprint at the start of a race will be exhausted far before they cross the finish line. The same principle applies when trying to […]
Keeping To-Learn Lists
I’m sure most people are familiar with a to-do list. If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, hopefully you have at least one of these on the go, tracking your tasks on paper. But do you have a to-learn list? I recently decided my self-education system needed a bit of cleaning, […]
The 6 Keys for Writing a Kick-Ass To-Do List
Are you driven to get your to-do list done? Or do you get feelings of dread just from looking at it? Motivation is critical for getting things done. But if you don’t write to-do lists properly, even exciting projects will only inspire procrastination. Here are some suggestions for writing a to-do list that will make […]