I’ve been thinking a lot about what goes into managing time, and I’ve come to a realization. Managing our time with planners and lists is only part of the story. Managing our energy has a huge impact on our productivity. Think about it: If you have lots of time but no energy, it’s difficult to […]
Why Things Take Longer Than We Think
And What to Do About It Have you ever said, “Oh, I’ll just do this thing really quickly,” and then it took you a few more hours than you expected? Whether it’s at work, at home, or out on errands, we’re not very good at accurately estimating how long something will take us. In fact, […]
Why We Don’t Plan Ahead
And How to Do it Anyway Most of us get that planning ahead is helpful. We say things like, “I should probably make a list,” and “I should write that down,” but then we don’t. Why not? Why Don’t We Plan Ahead How to Get Better at Planning Now that we know some of the […]
Do You Forget to Plan For This?
When it comes to planning big projects, there are some parts that can slip my mind and not make it on to my to-do list. Some of you may be in the same boat as me, so here is a list to help remind you about all the details. 1. Right Before The moments leading […]
How to Minimize Stress During the Yom Tov Season
Balancing family gatherings, personal responsibilities, cooking, cleaning, and trying to work on our spiritual growth all at once can be a daunting task. Let’s explore some practical tips to help you navigate this busy period with ease and grace. Minimize Time Wasters and Energy Sappers In today’s digital age, it’s easy to get lost in […]
Prioritize Like a Pro: How to Choose Where to Start So You Don’t Get Stuck
Did you know? In his book Essentialism, Greg McKeown points out that the word “priority” was once only used in the singular form. It was during the industrial revolution that the word was pluralized. Suddenly, there were “priorities”. It’s no wonder we get overwhelmed. We have multiple things clamoring for the title of “most important,” […]
The Benefits of Doing Things Halfway
Yes, you read that title right! Doing something halfway sounds like a bad thing. Shouldn’t we commit to completing a task? Be productive and efficient? After all, it feels so much more satisfying to finish a task and know that it’s done. That way, it can be crossed off the list and put out of […]
Pesach Prep Quick Tips
Pesach is a really busy time, so let’s jump right in with the tips! Make a To-Do List for Each Category In your bullet journal, make a list of things to do for each of these categories: Feel free to add your own categories! Create a Schedule Keep in mind: Cleaning Tips Find Yourself Procrastinating? You […]
5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals
Whether it’s about work, family, personal development, or other areas of our life, we all have things that we want to accomplish. Setting goals give us direction and propels us forward. But all of us have committed to something that totally fizzled out. Sometimes you can’t even remember what your goal was in the first […]
5 Ways Planning Ahead Can Improve Your Life
What is the purpose of keeping a planner? Maybe it’s best to be flexible and spontaneous, right? Well, the two aren’t mutually exclusive. You can plan ahead and be flexible and spontaneous. In fact, I find that being organized and efficient with what I have to do helps me clear up time and energy to […]