5 Things to do Before You Check Your Phone in the Morning
Too often, my mornings start off with me looking at my phone while I’m stumbling into the kitchen to make myself a cup of tea.…
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Life Hacks to Make Your Day Smoother and Happier (Really)
You don’t get to the ripe old age of 34 without learning a thing or two. Among my most earth-shattering epiphanies is this: It’s illuminating…
Learn from the Geniuses: Best Practices in Crafting an Inspiring Daily Ritual
Ludwig van Beethoven believed in the perfect cup of coffee, so he rose at dawn each morning and meticulously counted out 60 beans to prepare…
Tips for a Productive Day Courtesy of a Very Lazy Person
I’m an expert at procrastination. Or as I like to call it, preparing myself to be productive. My uncanny ability to postpone tasks manifests itself…
4 Ways Clutter Holds Us Hostage
When clutter invades my life, I am always thrown off my game. I’m a little less productive. A little less focused. A little less happy.…
What Happened When My Therapist Suggested I Outline My Day
After yet another therapy session during which I complained of my usual grievances — not having enough energy or time, failing to accomplish everything I…
Why I’m Putting Down My Phone in 2019
Whenever anyone would suggest that my phone was rotting my brain, I would roll my eyes defensively, already a preparing a list of the benefits…
How Waking up Early Changed My Life
Up until this past summer, I shuddered at the thought of waking up before the crack of dawn. However, I inadvertently became an early riser…
Don’t Hit Snooze: 5 Energy Boosting Hacks to Use After a Sleepless Night
Sleep has always been a sensitive subject for me. Starting in grade school, I experienced mild insomnia once or twice a week. As I grew…
Work Smarter, Not Harder: 4 Ways to Manage Your Time Effectively
We are living in an age of a constant need to be busy and productive. Not only do folks spend more and more hours at…
