Decide on what you’re doing—and not doing. Sometimes, all we need in terms of accountability is to get clear on what we’re doing and what can wait. If you need support with figuring this out, coaches, therapists, and even a friend or co-worker can help you make (and adjust) a plan to ensure progress on things that are important to you. Find productivity partners. There are a lot of groups designed to help people connect and support each other toward specific goals; you can also ask someone to “body double” with you—sit quietly in a room with you while you work. This can include going to public
...more
