by Christine Li | Jun 12, 2015 | Actions, All Posts, Resistance, Resources, Techniques
Today, I thought I'd model what I sometimes do when I'm feeling unable to follow through with my regular routine. I have a general expectation for myself that I write and publish at least one blogpost per week. Some weeks that expectation is a no-brainer to fulfill....
by Christine Li | Jun 5, 2015 | Actions, All Posts, Resistance, Techniques
Procrastinators get the message from every which direction that they should: “just get it done” “just hand it in” “just get it over with” “just put your nose to the grindstone” “not worry so much about it”...
by Christine Li | May 30, 2015 | Actions, All Posts, Techniques
As I was making breakfast this morning, my thoughts wandered to how I used to treat myself. I used to treat myself pretty badly. I would: not sleep not eat regularly eat my fair share of “junk” foods (my preference is sugar) work without taking breaks,...
by Christine Li | May 28, 2015 | Actions, All Posts, Techniques
All of us have limited resources: limited energy, limited brainpower, limited willpower, and limited time over the course of one day. When we have multiple activities we’d like to get to in one day, leaving the schedule up to chance is a recipe for having our...
by Christine Li | May 23, 2015 | Actions, All Posts, Resources, Steps of the Day, Techniques
There are so many times in life where simplicity seems to be the answer to our most complex problems. One tool I use to keep me on top of my to-do list is the Trello app. I strongly and heartily suggest you download the Trello app immediately. You can use the Trello...