Nov 12, 2019 | Experience, Productivity
Recently I suffered from a cold. It’s the season for it, with the changes in weather and darker nights coming in. I consider myself a naturally optimistic person, yet I found myself in a bit of a lull and slump. I couldn’t do what I normally wanted to do, I wasn’t in...
Nov 7, 2019 | Productivity, Vision
It’s not just the cooking or the shopping or the clearing up, it’s also thinking about what to cook, what to shop… What about all the decisions during the day, being a “soccer parent” taking the kids here and there, what to do that evening, the weekend, the...
Oct 23, 2019 | Procrastination, Productivity
As I booked my next dentist appointment for February of next year, I wished the receptionist a happy Christmas. She laughed and said she wasn’t ready for it yet. Me neither, I was just joking around. Then I realised that it’s only a couple of months away – which is a...
Oct 2, 2019 | Procrastination, Productivity
5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 and lift off…. I love this simple yet effective rule that Mel Robbins (1) coined. It’s a simple way to overcome procrastination and get moving. Mel Robbins is a motivational speaker, television host and author. She recently launched her own chat...
Sep 18, 2019 | Experience, Productivity
Don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. It’s a famous song line (1) and usually applied to people and relationships. However, this lyric sprung into my head recently due to more of a physical inconvenience. I’ve lived in the same flat for almost 14 years now and we...
Aug 23, 2019 | Decluttering, Productivity
I’m not keen on cleaning. Ok, that’s an understatement. I hate it. It’s one of the most boring tasks ever for me. I have friends that love cleaning and to be honest, I don’t get it. So for quite a few years, I’ve employed cleaning services. It is one of the best...
