Clutter. It is the nightmare reality of housework and office cleanup—the beast-towers of stuff that grow until they topple, spreading the seed of new towers that then repeat the process. The outcome is a post-apocalyptic cityscape of stuff. Occasionally, circumstances require a restoration—time invested in trashing, filing and replacement. Habit #7 is to be implemented […]
HABIT #5: DOUBLE-CHECKING
Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes. — Jim Carrey Habit #5 focuses on double-checking. Remember: a habit is an automatic implementation of a behavior (or set of behaviors) in response to a stimulus. It is what you do when given a cue. You don’t have to think about it; it just […]
HABIT #4: PURSUE SINGLE TASKING
Hey! Stop messing with other stuff, and read this blog! Seriously… Focus. It is a challenge because we have become a distracted people—always juggling, seeking to be mentally present in multiple places. You can’t do it. It creates problems. Habit #4 focuses on single-tasking. Remember: a habit is an automatic implementation of a behavior (or set of […]
NEW SERIES: POSITIVE HABITS
A habit is defined as a regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. Think back to the first two hours of your day. Much was accomplished during that time: hygiene, coffee, travel. How many specific behaviors do you remember from this block of time? For many, those hours took us […]