Forcing Yourself to Do a Task vs. Letting Yourself Off the Hook
People often think, when they’re tired or don’t feel like doing a task (or a habit), that there are really only two choices.
Category: Productivity & Organization
Get Good at Finishing Things
Recently I had a reader write in to me about not being good at finishing things. A few examples of things they haven’t finished: I can relate! It can be hard to finish things
The Joys of Getting Organized
The last couple of months, things have piled up on me: emails, tasks, random notes, a bunch of browser tabs with things I’m interested or need to do, financial stuff, etc.
Cleaning as Self-Care
The other day, I returned home from a short trip, and immediately unpacked and washed my clothes, putting everything away. It felt nice. The next morning, I was feeling a bit unsettled. So I started cleaning.
Beyond Getting Stuff Done
By Leo Babauta I’ve noticed that so many of us are incredibly focused on getting stuff done. Productivity systems and tools, anxiety about being behind on all the things we have to do, a complete focus on all the stuff to do, at the exclusion of all else … But here’s the thing: if you […]
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We Overcomplicate Our Task Systems
I’ve noticed that most people (myself often included) make complicated task and organizational systems.
Creating When You Feel Resistance
I’ve noticed that most of us let ourselves be driven by our resistance to something difficult, scary, unknown. We take on a hard task — creating something, for example — and then we feel some kind of resistance.
Working Effectively When You’re Overwhelmed
I’ve noticed that so many people are feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and stressed – so much so that focus and effective work become incredibly difficult.
Moving From Desire to Action
I’ve been noticing lately how much of our lives is spent wanting to do something, wishing we could do something … but struggling to move into action. What’s the struggle to make this transition all about?
The Urgency of Piles
Someone I know shared that they came back from a meditation retreat excited about the meaningful possibilities they’d envisioned on the retreat — new projects, opportunities, important stuff they wanted to create.
