As a self-proclaimed geek, I love new technology. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Yes… There must be a healthy balance of technology in your day. Otherwise, the gadgets become a focus-annihilating vortex of distracting sounds, sights, and rabbit holes. Yikes! I know that sounds dramatic—and it is a little—yet … Continue reading “Productivity Tip: Create a technology-free sanctuary”

Many of us juggle multiple major roles in life. Student, parent, entrepreneur, full-time employee, and so on. It’s easy to get out of balance and overwhelmed! After all, there’s only so much time in the day. How do you find the right rhythm and avoid burnout? First, grab your calendar and schedule EVERY responsibility that has … Continue reading “Success Tip: Small moments of balance encourage success”

Not now, but when. As a society, we’ve become addicted to the culture of “now.” So, what does that mean, and why is that a problem? We tend to expect results now rather than later. This expectation creates chaos, a switchtasking environment, and a very unhealthy work-life balance. Eventually, you’ll run into the proverbial wall … Continue reading “Success Tip: Shift from the culture of “now” to a culture of “when””

There’s no such thing as a great multitasker. Your focus will always suffer when you try to do multiple active tasks simultaneously. My first book, “The Myth of Multitasking,” was released in 2008, and was refreshed with a second edition in 2021 from Mango Publishing. And in both editions I make it clear: our minds are … Continue reading “Productivity Tip: Focus on one active task at a time”

Emails are best when they are both friendly and brief.  And if you want the recipient to take action, I’ve got two words for you: Bullet points When people see a wall of text in an email, it automatically creates an obstacle for their focus. Recipients often quickly scan through it and then tell themselves … Continue reading “Productivity Tip: Bullet points make emails easier to read”