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The Happy Planner has a new line of planners out for kids! Personally, I wish these planners had been around when I was young. I would have loved this type of planner with monthly calendars, weekly spreads, and just a whole bunch of fun. The Happy Planner For Kids Unlike the adult Happy Planner, …
Alzheimer’s isn’t pretty. The people you love start to slip away and there is nothing you can do to get them back. At times it’s sad. Other times it’s frustrating. My husband and I recently went to a meeting for family and friends of people living with Alzheimer’s, and the speaker gave some really good …
There are two truths when it comes to being productive. First, in order to be productive each day, you need to develop the right habits. Second, we are all unique and one habit that works for increasing my productivity may not work for increasing your productivity. To show this, I asked 8 people what habit …
Having a bad day? There is nothing like a bad day to ruin your productivity! These 10 quotes can help you get your focus in the right place and start taking action and being productive despite what’s happening in your day. 1. Which Direction Are You Looking? This is one of those motivational quotes you …
When you need to do something, but don’t want to, how do you get motivated to do it? Or, when someone wants you to do something but can’t motivate you to do it, how do you motivate yourself? Following are 11 different things that you can do to get motivated. Just pick what works for …
There are plenty of people who use a Power Hour for things other than beating procrastination. For instance, the first definition you might find of a Power Hour is when you drink a number of shots within one hour. That’s great for getting drunk quickly or making a boring party much more fun, but that’s …
I started using Simpleology about 10 years ago. In fact, when I first started working online, I found Simpleology’s courses, which led me to the productivity software, and that led me to a new level of productivity that I never had in life before. The main thing I remember is hearing that with Simpleology you …
I love non-fiction books, but there’s a problem when it comes to reading them. I can’t read them all. It’s impossible. I either spend all my time reading books or I spend time take action. And since action is what gets things done, I want to devote a lot of my time to it. But, …
I am no stranger to being scared of what’s going on in the world. Bad news used to bring me to my knees in fear. I was always worried about war, the world ending, chaos, and a million other things. I also focused on the people who weren’t as lucky as I was, and that …
When I took The Lifebook Quest, there was a section on intellect. You were supposed to build an intellectual habit, and many people in the Lifebook group didn’t really understand what that meant. As someone who has always been curious, and who researches and writes a lot for websites, I have fallen into many intellectual …
When it comes to being productive, we all think about how we want to use our time. We want to do things that matter and make a difference to our life’s goals. And, for some people it can be an all or nothing venture – meaning you either go, go, go, or you give up …
I’ve taken the whole Lifebook program from Lifebook Online to Lifebook Mastery. I’ve found that the beauty of Lifebook Online is that it helps you get clear on what you want in your entire life, not just in one area. If you want more clarity in life, then Jon Butcher and Lifebook can help you …
Relationships require nurturing. They need attention and communication. If you don’t nurture your relationships, they will die. You may not be as close as you once were or you may just lose the person altogether. This is true in romantic relationships, friendships, or family relationships. So, it’s important to want to work on nurturing those …
Too often we get caught up in our physical body and forget that we have an energetic side to us as well. It’s really important to realize that while you are a physical body, you are also much more than that. You are an energetic being who can be affected negatively or positively by that …
Spiritual habits for productivity? Heck yeah! Spirituality is an important part of life – just like our relationships, career, health, and quality of life – and it can have a big impact on what you do or don’t do. How Spirituality Ties Into Productivity Spirituality is concerned with things beyond the material and physical, which …
Your family is made up of people who will always be there for you. They are the one constant in your life, and they play a big part in who you are and how successful you will be in life. Sometimes your family can be a little crazy, though. Your mother may be constantly worried …
Healthy relationships and productivity go hand in hand. Why? Each relationship you are in requires a part of your time. Relationships require work, but unhealthy relationships require much more work than healthy ones do. All that negativity keeps you constantly engaged in or focused on the relationship and gives you less time to do things …
I was just watching Divorce Court. It is usually a pretty interesting show when it comes to relationships. Judge Lynn is very insightful and straightforward, and the show often gives me inspiration to write relationship posts. But, today, it is all about positive affirmations. One of the biggest things I’ve learned in my relationships is …
We’ve talked about how important it is to your productivity to keep your home free of clutter. But, it’s just as important to keep a clean home. A messy house causes stress, which is bad for your productivity, happiness, relationships, and more. Moreover, without the right daily habits for cleaning, too much of your time …
Have you heard about the happiest person in the world? Well, that’s what some media outlets called him when they found out he surpassed some other participants in a study in the happiness level. His name is Matthieu Ricard and he is a funny, kind, and compassionate monk. In a TED talk he did, he talks about …
If you want to be more productive in your life, the trick is to consistently change – and you do that by consistently tweaking and changing your habits. There are so many areas of your life that require new habits, including your health, relationships, career, home, and mind. In other words, you will never run …
I am no stranger to expecting more than I give. I have been there and done that. And, I have been in relationships where they expected more than they gave. Needless to say, all of those relationships have ended – including romantic relationships, friendships, and family relationships. Now, I make sure to give as much …
You want to develop good habits for your health, happiness, career, productivity, and life in general. Great! Forming good habits is the catalyst to success in anything. But, is that really possible for you to change your bad habits into good habits? The short answer is yes. With the right mindset and techniques, you can …
Does anyone else remember those days when there was no email? I can barely remember them. Email is such a big part of our lives that even my father, who hates everything else about computers, uses email to keep in touch with his brother. For those of us who work online, run our own business, …
Most people don’t know what they want out of life. They just know that they want to make it through life as happy and healthy as possible. But, what does that really look like for you? It’s important to develop a life vision so you can clearly see what kind of life you want and …
There are many places that you can find a list of good habits that will increase your happiness, success, and everything else. And a lot of people tell you that each of those habits is super important to your well-being. But, you can’t start a million new habits in one day, so how do you …
When I was young, I lied all the time. I lied to my parents, my friends, my teachers, and even people I didn’t know! Now, I don’t lie. I tell the truth because it feels better, it helps me keep my relationships strong, and it helps me be clear about who I am and what …
If you feel as though your relationship has lost all of its fun, then it’s time to affirm some things to yourself that will help you develop relationship habits for having more fun. Habits are what will make or break your relationship. Your relationship habits determine how happy you are in the relationship and whether …
When you want to form a habit, it’s important to write it down in some way so that you stay accountable and on track. Goals on Track is a software that can help you keep track of your goals, tasks, and progress. But, it can also keep track of your habits that you are trying …
How much have you lost or will you lose by not taking chances? Think about that. All the times you say no or hide in fear will be moments that you will never know what you could have gained if you had just taken a chance. If you don’t want to live with that regret, …