Starting a new habit is easy—sticking with it is the hard part. What I’ve learned is that willpower, phone reminders, and mental notes only get you so far. The real difference comes from making habits physical and visible. With a few simple tools like whiteboards, sticky notes, and index cards, you can set up reminders…
I’ve been using a physical journal for years, and I want to share the practical upside and the handful of downsides I’ve learned. This is what worked for me, what tripped me up, and how I usually handle it now. Why I still reach for pen and paper 1) Writing turns vague thoughts into something…
Hitting that 3 PM “brain potato” wall isn’t just about how much work you’ve done—it’s often about how you’ve managed your energy along the way. I want to share with you a few small, test-it-yourself shifts that can help you stay sharp, avoid the late-day crash, and still have gas left in the tank for…
Some days it’s easy to dive into work. Other days, you’re staring at your to-do list wondering what to start with—and by the time you decide, the day’s half gone. That’s where having a few go-to methods for prioritizing can make all the difference. The three I’m going to share are simple, adaptable, and work…
Have you ever been working on something, almost done, maybe 99 percent there, and then just stalled out? Maybe it’s an article, a project, a video, or even a product launch. You get close, but somehow you never hit that finish line. I get it. I’ve been there too many times myself. The frustrating…
You’ve probably heard the classic advice: “Do the hardest thing first,” or “Eat the frog.” It’s a popular method, and yes, it works for a lot of people. But what if it doesn’t work for you? What if jumping straight into that big, daunting task actually slows you down or leaves you stuck? I’ve been…
If you’re anything like me, there are times when your brain feels stuffed with projects, ideas, and to-dos. Maybe you’re juggling personal goals, work tasks, or side projects, and it all starts to feel like a big jumble. Planning can help, but figuring out what to actually focus on? That’s the tricky part. That’s…
If you’re thinking about journaling in Notion but feel overwhelmed by all the templates and fancy setups out there, I get it. I’ve been there. The key is to start simple—really simple—so you can build a journaling habit that sticks without getting bogged down in complexity. Here’s a straightforward way to set up your…
Discover why prioritizing your tasks is the key to turning long to-do lists into focused, actionable plans. Learn practical tips to identify your top priorities and stay on track.
Journaling continues to be a powerful tool for personal growth, problem-solving, and just clearing your head. But sitting down to write every day can be a challenge and just like learning, we all prefer different ways of journaling. Sometimes, life’s too busy, or the words just don’t flow. What if you could talk to…
