If it were any other year, it probably wouldn’t have happened. But, 2020 was an exceptionally remarkable year. As such, I decided to reach out to a long-lost friend. I never wished any ill-will upon this person. I concluded several years ago that it was best to distance myself from him. On my part, I […]
A new year is right around the corner. I’m sure speak for most of us when I saw that 2020 has been rough. A lot of things didn’t go as planned and many people faced a lot of difficult hardships. Still, I’m a firm believer in planning for the future, regardless of what it holds. […]
Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Practice social distancing or stay home. You know the drill by now. These “musts” have been simple and practical ways to take care of your physical health during these tumultuous times. Certainly. But they don’t do much for your mental health. While there are ways to cope with and […]
After I walked my dog for her final bathroom break of the night, I came back inside, appreciating how pleasant it felt inside. After all, it was bitterly cold and frigid outside. But, to get my body temperature back up, I put on a pair of wool socks, made a cup of tea, and curdled […]
The weekend is the perfect time to relax and unwind. But let’s face it, many of us may have to work or catch up on projects or errands. More often than not, the weekend goes by extremely fast and before you know it, you’re back to your regular weekly responsibilities on Monday. If you manage […]
It’s happened to the best of us. We have our day all planned out. But, just as you’re getting ready to dive-in, a fire breaks out. Sometimes these are small but inconvenient fires that can be easily extinguished. However, there are also massive fires that can burn hours in your day, week, or even month. […]
Throughout the years, it’s been found that working from home can be a positive experience. For a lot of us, I think we don’t miss those hectic mornings. You know, rushing out the door to beat traffic and then rush home to make it back for dinner. From my experience, not having to put up […]
As holly jolly as the holidays may be, it can also be a time of a lot of stress and anxiety. Picking out holiday gifts, dealing with in-laws, and working the holiday rush is enough to make anyone pull their hair out, let alone COVID-19 making its first appearance at one of your holiday dinners. […]
Time-eaters, aka chronophages, are something (or somebody) wasting your time or, figuratively speaking, eating your time, together with your productivity. A better name might be a “thief,” because they steal your valuable time. In his book An Art of Living, André Maurois describes them like this: “They are pitiless. From the man who does not […]
We have a tendency to believe that we must be productive every waking moment of the day. I’m sure you’ve found yourself immediately responding to emails as soon as you turn your alarm off in the morning. After that, you’re getting ready for the day, put in ten hours at work, cook dinner, and then […]
