Tag Archives: Productivity

2021 Year in Review

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Summer Sorensen

My idea for a “2021 Year in Review” was born from reading James Clear’s Atomic Habits. It is a practice he does and recommends in that book. I decided to transform my hand-written year in review notes to a blog … Continue reading →

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Do More Better: A (Christian) Productivity Book That Changed My Life

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

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. Continue reading →

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An Easy Way to Keep Your Boss Happy

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

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 … Continue reading →

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Mythbusters: The Self-Made Man (or Woman) – Examining the Claim & A More Humble Perspective

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

It is sometimes said of or by successful people that they are a “self-made man” (Or woman.) This, to me, seems to indicate that those who report them as such are of the belief that they achieved their mountaintop status … Continue reading →

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Things I Constantly Have To Remind Myself About Productivity (Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist)

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

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 … Continue reading →

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Mythbusters: You Can Do It All

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

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 … Continue reading →

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Todoist: A Task Management App that Helps Boost My Productivity

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

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 … Continue reading →

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You Can Do More Than You Think You Can

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

“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 … Continue reading →

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3 Lifehacks to Greater Productivity

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Summer Sorensen

I recently had an idea that transformed my accomplishments. Or at least my perceptions of my accomplishments, which, if I’m being honest, is almost as important as my accomplishments themselves. Sort of. For a quick back story, my entire working … Continue reading →

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