Productivity

My Writing Buddy

She curls up next to my computer and slips into a slumber. My cat, Kala, makes sure I’m writing while gracing me with her presence. I’m...

Is Today a Bones or a No-Bones Day for You?

When you wake up, what happens next? That’s the big question every day for Jonathan Graziano, 30, who arouses his elderly pug, Noodle,...

Being Open to New Directions

How open are you to new directions? Dr. Spencer Silver, a 3M scientist, was trying to develop a new adhesive. “At that time, we wanted to...

How Are You Tending to the Soil of Your Life?

Growing up, I discovered the five steps of successful gardening: 1. Plant seeds. 2. Water. 3. Provide sunlight. 4. Add compost. 5. Weed....

Radical Acceptance and Radical Action

How do you spend your time wisely in radically accepting what you cannot change and radically acting to change the things that you can?...

Finding New Rhythms During Trying Times

What new daily rhythms are you adopting during these difficult times? It’s easy to get caught up in the never-ending, dreadful news that...

Making Progress, Marking Progress

How do you make sure you get things done? I recently discovered the Pomodoro Technique, and it helps me break down my...