Posts by Chieko
Avoid the To-Do List Trap
I love me a great to-do list. I create to-do lists for nearly everything from daily task lists to bucket lists. That satisfying feeling of checking things off is so gratifying and makes me feel productive. BUT, like with all good things, there is a dark side to to-do lists. The Quick and Easy Trap…
Read MoreOn Resilience
In 2001, I was living in Tokyo, but on the fateful day of 9/11, I happened to be visiting my parents in the U.S. That morning I got a call from my dad asking me to pick him up from the airport, as his flight to Pennsylvania had been canceled. America was under attack. It…
Read MoreGames to Get it Done
If you’re human, you’re familiar with the struggle with getting things done. This is especially true of work with no real deadlines, such as getting regular exercise or clearing out your inbox. After all, no small children or animals will be sacrificed because you didn’t get your workout in. So, how can you stop procrastinating…
Read MoreUpgrade Your Time
Recently, I went on holiday to Bali with my partner and some close friends. The trip was magical. The Balinese people were incredibly welcoming and friendly, we stayed at a gorgeous villa on the beach and even did some cliff jumping at a spectacular waterfall. But, the day before we were to fly back, the…
Read MoreYour Happiness Code
What makes you happy? Off the top of my head, I’d say good food, cats, and sunny beaches. Superficially and for the short-run, it’s very true! But, what really makes you happy and feel fulfilled in your life and business? We’re not talking about the immediate gratification of eating a pint of ice cream or…
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