"Garbage in. Garbage out." True for computers, for your brain -- and for your ADHD brain fog.
They say, “You are what you eat.” To the extent that’s true, you’d want to eat lots of “brain foods” and steer clear of “stupid foods,” right? Right. So if you want to beat
The Power of Self-Compassion and How to Use It
Think self-compassion is a lot of new-age hooey? Think again. I’ve seen the research, and it is powerful stuff. Self-compassion can mean a world of difference for your well-being and productivity. In this post I’ll show you a few quick ways to
BEHOLD, THE POWER OF NO
Do you know how to say no? Saying no is a super power that can change your life. Fortunately for us, its not the kind of power you get from a radioactive spider bite or gamma rays. All you have to do is just say -- No.
There
Self-talk is a powerful tool for changing habits, destroying negative beliefs and just plain being happier.
So...Yes! Mumbling to yourself as you stumble down the street is a sign of intelligence and can make you more productive!
What If You Had a Great Coach with You All the Time?
Imagine if you had
Imagine if there were a handy tool that helped you stay focused on a given task; improved your ADHD time management; and generally boosted your productivity.
There is such a tool, and its many benefits are the reason it is one of the hot buzzwords in personal productivity: “Theming” your time
Know and Avoid Everyday Willpower-Killing Behaviors!
Willpower helps you tackle the tough stuff. The critical stuff. The stuff that makes a big difference in your career and home life. But there are things you’re doing across your day that undercut it. Seriously. I’ll share how you’re hampering your own willpower and
Imagine if you could flip anger into fuel for a procrastination-busting work session!
There’s no question emotions have an impact on your productivity. They affect your energy, focus, willpower levels, etc. For instance, when you're happy, you get more done, right? Better working relationships, more stamina, etc.
But what about negative emotions?
"The #1 productivity tool you aren't using," is what Forbes called the practice of journaling.
Research from Harvard Business School says it can boost your performance and impact your career success. Sir Richard Branson calls it, “my secret life hack.” And I call it an ADHD natural remedy. Yep. Just...writing stuff
"If I only knew then what I know now (about mental performance hacks!)."
As a “mess-to-success entrepreneur,” I’ve seen both the deep end of drug addiction and the pinnacle of corporate success, as well as entrepreneurial glory with multiple start-ups. But in between were several years where I really struggled as
"Your life is a product of your own choices. So if you don't like your life, it's time to make better choices."
OK, sure. But better decision-making is easier said than done.
If we always made the best decisions, we’d all be Richard Branson, right?
So many of the most consequential decisions
