We are all motivated by unique desires, expectations, and interests, but there are still overarching tendencies and values people possess that impact their motivation.So, when it comes to motivating others, tapping into what they need and how they want…
Albert Einstein, one of the greatest minds to ever live, chose purposefully not to even memorize his own telephone number. He obviously had enough brain capacity to memorize a short series of numbers, but still, he chose not to. He viewed memorizing t…
Does this sound familiar? You’ve cleared your calendar for a day to spend time with friends and family. No work, just quality time.But as you try to relax, an endless string of to-dos floods your mind. Soon, you’re no longer at the park with yo…
I’m pretty good at making excuses – and I expect you are too. It’s all too easy to come up with a reason not to do something if we’re feeling a bit tired or lazy.Now, we all know that we should be exercising. We’ve heard all the benefits – …
Everyday it seems that one of my friends is whining about how tied up he is in his work and household chores, and how he wished he had more than 24 hours to accomplish things. As if they were placed on Earth with some lesser amount of time than the r…
We all need a pick me up from time to time. And what would be better than some of the most inspirational quotes on this beautiful blue planet of ours? There’s something about inspirational and wise quotes that gets your mind churning and thinking abou…
You make decisions every day, all day long. With all of that practice, why is it so easy to get hung up on the biggies? Snooze button or wake right up? Shower or bath? Coffee or tea? Button down shirt, or pull-over?Cereal or fruit?That’s a …
A few days back while I was walking to school, I felt a piece of gravel or pebble that found its way into my shoe and prodded against my sole whenever I made a step forward.As I walked on, I thought about how oysters produce pearls to alleviate the “…
Doubling your productivity is simple, but not easy. Changing your habits requires a bit of self-discipline, but it can be done. You can double your productivity by incorporating any of the five simple steps below into your life.For the longest time, I…
I’ve got a timer ticking away as I write this.Why? Because it helps me concentrate.If you struggle to stay on task, if you feel like your productivity could do with a boost, or if you find that you never get round to starting those “someday” proj…