I encounter procrastination fairly often like most people do. Even for activities & tasks that I enjoy, there can be a hesitation or distraction that takes me out of the flow state. I was speaking with a friend recently about life stages & major changes and he mentioned the concept of how “push & pull” …
Lessons from a Garden Task List
I struggle with tasks and getting things done just like the next person. I’m always on the lookout for the reasons why that is, though - lessons are to be found everywhere for me. Whether my tasks are work-related or just things in my personal life, I’ve found some things that help me understand my …
Don’t Trust Your First Draft
In my previous article, I mentioned that I was re-reading Brené Brown’s book, "Dare to Lead". I do highly recommend this book if you haven’t already read it. In that article, I referenced the term she used for how we sometimes prepare for our interactions with others - by putting on armour. In her book, …
Procrastination & Avoidance as Mood Regulators
I recently listened to a TED podcast hosted by Adam Grant, noted researcher & behavioural psychologist, that focused on the topic of procrastination. I’ve always been interested in this because I have found myself at its mercy over the years, but have recently made some strides in overcoming my blocks to starting something. In reflecting …
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