Motivation is viewed as a character trait; some people are viewed as motivated, while others are viewed as lazy or undisciplined. This is an oversimplification, as motivation is a psychological…

Stress is often treated as something major and/or life-stopping. Everyday life becomes way more stressful in small, almost invisible ways. Mental fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, and always feeling like you’re…

Improved clarity and control over your work and life is possible with the use of productivity systems. The promise of clarity and control is enticing. Getting Things Done and Pomodoro…

When learning something new, ranging from a new language, coding, a new sport, or a musical instrument, it can often feel like a long, tedious, and frustrating process. Some may…

Mornings possess an intrinsic strength that they yield to the rest of the day. A chaotic and rushed beginning to the day tends to overflow into the rest of the…

Thinking creatively isn’t always associated with making art or coming up with great new inventions. It is something that we do every day, guiding how we approach problems, how we…

Organizing and decluttering life is certainly a challenge. Life tends to become disorganized mentally as well as physically. When there is a division between work and family, along with chores…

  Multiple decisions are made unconsciously, many of which may go unrecognized. Which tasks to prioritize, whether to accept opportunities or decline them, and how much attention a task needs…

Consider the following scenario: Janet is likely to finish an assigned paper before the deadline arrives. Does Janet fail to build this habit to completion due to a lack of…