Every week I have a daily theme where I give my overarching focus to planning. The key to planning isn't just making sure you have your external commitments locked down and taken care of in the days ahead. It's also to make sure that you've got your internal commitments locked down. You need to make sure you're balancing commitments. But, strangely, we often do this in reverse order. That means we are… Continue reading
Why Improving Your Relationship with Time is the Key to Mastering It
I've spent years exploring the intricacies of time management. I've tried and tested countless techniques and strategies to help people make the most of their days. And what I've discovered is that we need to shift our mindset from "managing"… Continue reading
Your Body Clock and You: When a Miracle Morning Should Be an Amazing Afternoon (or Excellent Evening)
As a society, we've been taught to glorify early risers. We look up to those who are up at the crack of dawn, feeling energized and ready to tackle their day. We associate waking up early with productivity, success, and… Continue reading
20 Things You Can Do Before Bed to Give You a Jump on Tomorrow
I've made no secret about my night owl tendencies. But whether you're a night owl like me or not, it's important to begin your day before bed. Not sure what you can do to make that happen? Well, these 20… Continue reading
How to Take a “Time Tour”
Too often, we get caught up in the daily grind of our lives. We forget to take a step back and really examine how we're spending our time. We go through the motions: ticking things off our to-do lists, taking… Continue reading
The Benefits of Journaling for Time Management and Productivity
Journaling has been a popular practice for centuries and for good reason. Not only does it offer a way to reflect and better understand your thoughts and feelings, but it can also improve your relationship with time and increase your… Continue reading
How to Dog-Ear a Book
When someone dog-ears a book, they fold the corner of a page so that they can keep track of their progress. They think of it as a bookmark. I don’t. I actually use a bookmark to mark my place in… Continue reading
Why Having a Morning Routine Matters
My morning routine has evolved bit by bit over the years. I've recognized its importance, especially as my life became more complex as others entered it (like my wife and kids). Back in my Costco days, I didn't have much… Continue reading
6 Simple Routine Game Changers to Make Your Week More Productive
If you are eager to make your days more productive and take back control of your time, the chances are that you need some more structure in your life. People tend to shy away from routine because they equate it… Continue reading
You Can Avoid Multitasking When You Focus on These 3 Things
This is a guest post by Austin L. Church. Austin is a writer and consultant who runs a branding and content agency called Balernum. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his lovely and patient wife Megan, and their two boys and… Continue reading
The One Meeting I Make Time for No Matter What
My wife and I have a lot going on. We work together on this business of mine, and Anne has her own business dealings as well. We also have two kids, so we have other people in our household that… Continue reading
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