Published in Better Humans·PinnedMember-onlyCreate a 2022 Resolution That Lasts (Surprise: It’s All About Mindset)I knew I needed to get more active. Even in a profession that I loved, working at a desk all day made me achy and tired. So, starting January 1, 2017, I resolved to go total gym rat, spending whatever free time I could to get fit and healthy. …New Year Resolution6 min readNew Year Resolution6 min read
Published in The Startup·Feb 21, 2020Member-onlyUse This Simple Tool to Make Good Decisions FasterThe Pareto Principle is a simple analytical tool that solves problems in manufacturing, project management, and other professional realms. Commonly known as the 80 / 20 Rule, the Pareto Principle explains that the world is not equitably distributed, and a few factors often have an over-sized influence on results. …Productivity6 min readProductivity6 min read
Nov 26, 2019Member-onlyConsistently Achieve Your Goals — For Real This TimeThe no-excuses system to make changes that stick. — “We are what we repeatable do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” — Aristotle This past summer I set a goal to drink more water. I knew the health benefits, I was motivated to incorporate more H20 into my life by dreams of hydrated skin and flushed…Productivity7 min readProductivity7 min read
Published in The Startup·Nov 11, 2019Member-onlyNovember Spotlight: Books & PodcastEmpathy, Empowerment & Action — My sure fire way to seek inspiration? Read a great book or add a new podcast to my playlist — works every time. New concepts spark my curiosity and help connect information in new ways. This month I have selected books by Trevor Noah and Celeste Ng that I want…Books6 min readBooks6 min read
Oct 27, 2019Member-onlyJoy Is Not A LuxuryJoy is a birthright — It’s funny how the guilt could creep in while I was on vacation last week — what should I be doing that I’m not? What am I missing that might be letting others down? Shhhh. Relax. Enjoy. Emily McDowell (Illustrator, writer, and business founder) hit home on this topic —…Work Life Balance3 min readWork Life Balance3 min read
Published in The Startup·Oct 8, 2019Member-onlyFive Morning Micro-habits to Elevate Your DayIncrease productivity + focus by adopting these simple changes — What are micro-habits? Let’s say you set a milestone goal (those big, audacious goals that seem attainable, but barely) to compete in an upcoming triathlon in your city. This is a challenge to your current comfort zones but you have visualized the results and are buzzing with possibility. You know in order to…Productivity6 min readProductivity6 min read
Published in The Startup·Oct 7, 2019Member-onlyOctober Spotlight: Books & PodcastsGet inspired to think bigger — One of the best ways to get myself out of a mental rut is to put on an inspired podcast or open a book (physical or otherwise). Infusing a new train of thought into my internal dialogue wakes up my brain and gets me thinking in new directions. …Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published in The Startup·Sep 24, 2019Member-onlyHow to be great at your job — have a side gigCreative pursuits after hours give you surprising advantages in the workplace — By boosting your cognitive flexibility you will increase your chance of breakthrough thinking and creative problem solving. Flexible, creative thinking gets stronger with time and practice. You control these outcomes! Side gigs, passion projects, hobbies and play can all contribute to a more creative mind. Multi-what’s?Mindset6 min readMindset6 min read
Sep 19, 2019Life hack: Reclaim Your Time Using Continuous ImprovementContinuous improvement is a quality technique that makes products and processes better over time Personal life can benefit from continuous improvement and give back precious time to your day You can adopt a continuous improvement mindset today and start seeing results as early as tomorrow. Where did the time go? …Agile7 min readAgile7 min read