Posts by Chieko
Positivity Takes Work
Sometimes positivity gets a bad rap. It’s been argued that positivity is fluffy, not based in reality, and doesn’t make a difference. But, positivity isn’t about being naive or pretending the bad stuff isn’t there – let’s face it. That’s just an exercise of denial. Positivity is the act of choosing an optimistic perspective and…
Read MoreThe Power Hour
Remember the power hour? No, not the drinking game. The productivity game. It’s an oldie, but a goodie. The productivity power hour is one hour each day, first thing in the morning, where you get to work on your number one priority project. The Warm-up Before jumping into an intense workout, fitness experts will tell…
Read MoreBreaking Inertia
The law of inertia in physics states that an object at rest stays at rest and objects in motion stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force. The same goes for the law of inertia in getting stuff done. It’s a lot easier to stay the course once you have momentum, but getting…
Read MoreYour Time Wasters
“I don’t have time.” It’s one of the most rampant excuses for not doing something that’s important. I loathe this statement as it’s disempowering. It makes you a victim to limited time. It’s a mindset of lack. The truth is, we all have 168 hours a week. Next time you choose not to make time…
Read MoreSimplicity Mindset and Tools
I love tools that make getting things done easier. By simplifying processes, it frees up your brain space, time, and energy. As with anything, simplicity is first a mindset. But, there are many great tools that can help keep things quick and easy. Here are just a few of my favorites: In business: A scanner.…
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