Category: Lifehacks
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Cut Through Fear-Based Inaction: A Practical Idea on How
Let’s talk about how to cut through fear-based inaction. By that I mean, stalling on something you know you need to do, because you are afraid to do it. Have you ever neglected to take an action or make a decision based on a fear you had about what would happen if you did? Guessing […]
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5 Things Being a Business Owner Has Taught Me
The lessons of a business owner, as told by yours truly. I can’t tell you the exact date I decided I wanted to start a business. The data nerd in me regrets that because I do love specifics. It was more of a gradual realization over time. Through a series of jobs where my skill […]
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3 Time Saving Productivity Hacks For Writers (and Anyone Else)
Writers, just like many professions, lose a lot of ground with unnecessary distractions. Here are three tips to help gain some back.
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Do More Better: A (Christian) Productivity Book That Changed My Life
Does your life need more organization? Do you feel you could get more accomplished with a few pointers? Do More Better is a short, powerful book to help with just that.
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An Easy Way to Keep Your Boss Happy
I’m willing to assume that most people who report to a boss are interested in ways to make sure their boss is happy. After all, when the boss is happy, he is easier to get along with, she may treat you better, and you may even find yourself getting promoted sooner. What is not to […]
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Scripture Memory: Exciting Update & Encouragement
Hello dear reader! Recently I posted a blog/vlog discussing the importance to the Christian of memorizing Scripture. I won’t rehash the points here. You can watch the video if you want. I did, however, want to share an exciting update. At the time of that post, I mentioned that I had found a resource that […]
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Things I Constantly Have To Remind Myself About Productivity (Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist)
As a recovering perfectionist*, I tend to be too hard on myself when I think I haven’t gotten enough done on a particular day. Can anyone else relate? Especially on a day off. I have grand visions of checking things off a long and aggressive to-do list. At the end of the day, my husband […]
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Mythbusters: You Can Do It All
I am starting a new, occasional series on my blog about “Mythbusters.” My purpose is to dispel common myths that permeate our thinking. Especially those which can affect the quality of life. Hopefully, the TV show doesn’t get too persnickety about people using their name. 😉 As an eternal optimist, I’ve always believed that I […]
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Todoist: A Task Management App that Helps Boost My Productivity
I live by to to-do lists. Without them, I flounder helplessly and end up using my time ineffectively. With them, I am more likely to stay focused and task-oriented. In recent years, I had started to become discontent with pen and paper lists for a few reasons. One, they got long and overwhelming in a […]
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You Can Do More Than You Think You Can
“There is no man living that can not do more than he thinks he can.” – Henry Ford I’ll agree with ol’ Henry on that. When it comes to getting things accomplished, I’ve found that sometimes, through a variety of means, I sell myself short and convince myself of a level of achievement that is […]