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Four Ways to Focus on Your Goals During Lockdown

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Do you feel overwhelmed by all the helpful content all over social media and the internet? I know I do. Everyone is sharing information on the positive things we can do during quarantine. 

From baking bread to learning new yoga routines, it seems like tips for being more...

The Top Three List-Making Apps

As you know, Im all about lists. Ive tested lots of list-making apps there are thousands on the App Store! Ive narrowed it down to three that I recommend:  

Clear

Clear is a beautiful app I love looking at it. The simplicity of the design helps me stay focused. You use gestures (pulling down, pinching, and swiping with your fingers) to add and manage tasks. Each task can only be 30 characters, which means you have to write exactly what you need to do and nothing else. If you have complex...

Designing Happier, Less Stressful Lives After the Covid-19 Pandemic

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A few years ago, I had a wake-up call that put my life on hold my appendix burst! I was in the hospital for nine days and home from work for six weeks. 

During that time, I realized that there were some things that I didnt want to put back on my to-do list after I...

Tools to Be More Productive Working Remotely

Since I started working for myself as a media strategist, author and speaker, a few years ago, Ive become an expert at working from home. I really love it actually. 

But I know all about how hard it can be to adjust to remote work when youre used to an office environment and being around people all day long. 

Many more employees are working remotely now because of coronavirus (COVID-19) and if youre one of them, you might have run into new challenges with keeping up your motivation and...

Top Tips To Be a Better Person

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Doing acts of service can feel like a big challenge – just one more thing to add to your already long to-do list.

But what if making time to be of service to yourself and your community could actually make you happier and more productive?

My friend Kate Hanley is all about...

How to Have a Mindful Vacation

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When I was on vacation in Cancun, Mexico recently, I took lots of pictures of my friends, my husband, and the beautiful landscape.

Whenever one of us took a great picture, we shared it with the group.

But I didn’t share any of those pictures on social media or with anyone...

Pantry Makeover to Reduce Stress

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When my husband and I first bought our apartment six years ago I set everything up so organized and neat.

I was so happy with myself.

But years of living have undone my good planning and created chaos. Plus, I don’t know if I really set it up in the most optimal way to begin...

How Gayle King Stays Productive

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A couple weeks ago, I went to see Gayle King give a talk. Gayle is an iconic journalist who has worked in media for over 40 years (even though she didn’t have a TV until she was in sixth grade!).

Plus, she’s Oprah’s BFF! And you know how much I love Oprah!

I actually met...

Productivity Secrets for a Successful Side Hustle

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When you first start a side hustle you tend to be a one-man band. It means you’re doing all the work, but there’s also plenty of upsides to this:

no communication issues no meetings no job descriptions

It’s all you!

As I learned through the years it’s important to resist...

Three Ways to Consciously Uncouple From Work

I recently stumbled on an article about the idea of ‘conscious uncoupling’ in the New York Post, and it got me thinking about the ways I intentionally separate myself from my work.

I’m a lot more productive and happy when I’m not thinking about work all the time!

That’s probably true for you, too.

The Post article highlighted tactics ranging from watercolor painting to locking your phone in a safe to keep your attention off of work.

While some of the ideas rang true I have my own set of...