Usually by the time mid-January rolls around I'm coming at the new year with fervor and zeal. All the goals! All the optimism! All the new systems that will change my life! As I sit here, I have yet to write down a single reflection or goal for 2018. And I'm just fine with it. I … [Read more...] about Looking Back, Looking Forward: What Worked for Me in 2017
Self-Improvement
Don’t Treat a Gift Like a Burden
I can always tell when its happening. It's never all at once. It doesn't knock on the door to announce its arrival. Instead, a few little annoying things pop up here and there. I get an eye twitch that won't go away. I notice that my jaw is clinched ... and can't remember when it … [Read more...] about Don’t Treat a Gift Like a Burden
My List of 100 Dreams
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I recently shared the experience of conducting a time study on myself, and how it shaped the way I plan my days and weeks. This self-reflective project was inspired by reading Laura Vanderkam's 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than … [Read more...] about My List of 100 Dreams
You Have More Time Than You Think: How a Time Study Brought Balance Into My Life
2016 was the year when it seemed that my productivity goals all seemed to fall into place. I'm an odd mix of a productivity junkie (anything with the keywords "be more productive" or "get things done" is like click-bait to me) and a dreamer. Sometimes I dream about big things, … [Read more...] about You Have More Time Than You Think: How a Time Study Brought Balance Into My Life
Looking Back, Looking Forward: What Worked for Me in 2016
Photo credit: Elena Six, who has fallen in love with my camera much to my delight! As I head into 2017 I've spent a fair amount of time reflecting on 2016. I've always been one to set some intentions or goals for the year ahead, and I really enjoy the self-reflection that goes … [Read more...] about Looking Back, Looking Forward: What Worked for Me in 2016