Since COVID has wound down a little — would you say that it’s easier or harder to keep yourself accountable? When I ask myself this — one time, I say “it’s easier” and another time, “it’s harder.” Are we just burned out? For example, we all know that losing weight and quitting bad habits like […]
What do Nemo, Simba, and The Incredibles have in common? They all have a pretty amazing dad. Father’s Day is your chance to go above and beyond for the father figure in your life. Give dad the whole-day celebration he deserves by making the most of your time. Where should you start? With a great […]
School’s out for summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning should stop. Parents will be looking for ways to keep their children mentally engaged with some of the extra time they have off. Of course, reading isn’t an on-off sport. Reading is year-round fun, relaxation and enjoyment. Reading is one of the best academic activities […]
We all have those days when we convince ourselves that we aren’t as productive as we should be. Maybe it’s because you compare yourself to others or have fallen off the productivity rails. Regardless of the cause, we might hit the panic switch and frantically embrace new systems and processes. In reality? The root of […]
In 2018, a study published in JAMA reported that one in four American adults sit for more than eight hours a day. However, other studies show that, on average, we sit daily for 7.7 hours. And, there are even some peeps who sit for up to 15 hours per day. What’s concerning is that this […]
This year is all about new beginnings. 2020 threw everything it had at us — and yet we overcame all of its challenges. Better yet, we grew stronger, found new opportunities, and learned more about ourselves in 2020 than we ever knew prior. To honor those new beginnings, we should all be striving to become […]
Let’s not beat around the bush. Improving your productivity takes a lot of hard work and self-discipline. How many of us can resist responding to a text message? How often do we engage in busy work? And, are we being as active as we should be while working from home ? However, thanks to productivity […]
Next Sunday, June 20, 2021, is Father’s Day — What activities will you choose to make this Father’s Day memorable? For many families, Covid-19 prevented any celebrations from happening last year. Thanks to the progress made, distance will no longer separate loved ones from sharing their love and appreciation for each other. Sometimes it can […]
Your most important asset isn’t your car, your house, or even your professional expertise; it’s your mental health. The rest of your life relies on your mental wellbeing. Especially while the world is facing COVID-19, you have to protect it with every tool available to you — including your online calendar. What Your Calendar Can […]
The global pandemic seems to be abating — but the wind has kicked up some dust. I was cooped up at home all last weekend. I decided to make the best of it by getting a jump on my upcoming week. You know, laundry, meal prep, tend the kids — and planning my schedule. I […]
