Six Steps to Persistence: A Story of Success

Today is a momentous day for me. I just mailed the last payment to payoff my debt. It has taken me nearly five years diligently paying each month to eliminate all of my debt (except my house) and now, here I am: debt free. I decided years ago that I would no longer live in [...]

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Eliminating Overwhelm XXI: Multitasking Can Be Harmful to Your Health

How many things can you do all at once? How much of your day is spent juggling many different things at the same time? Take a moment to reflect on how you feel. Does this feel good for you? Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed? Can you feel the adrenaline flowing in your bloodstream? Most [...]

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Eliminating Overwhelm Part XX: The Role of Procrastination

“My mother always told me I wouldn’t amount to anything because I procrastinate. I said:  ‘Just wait.’” ~ Judy Tenuta, Comedian We all procrastinate to some degree. There are several different reasons for procrastination and none of them are about laziness. Sometimes, procrastination adds value by giving you time to contemplate alternatives or to incubate [...]

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Ten Strategies to Maximize Your Time & Increase Productivity

Your day starts in a rush and continues at the same pace until you collapse on your bed and struggle to quiet your mind chatter so you can get some sleep and do it all over again. Does this sound familiar? How would it feel to have more time to do the things you love [...]

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Eliminating Overwhelm Part XV: How to Trust Yourself in Making Decisions

There are times in life where you find yourself contemplating a decision. You think and worry, and the more think, the more you worry. You can’t decide what to do. What’s the right choice? You can’t stop thinking about it. You have difficulty sleeping. The thoughts interfere with your ability to function. And the more [...]

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