by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Experiment, Focus, Get Organised
I think of September like a second new year. The lull at the end of August is my perfect time for a clear out. I’ve just blitzed my office of everything unnecessary, that doesn’t spark joy. The space it creates is a perfect platform for thinking, creating...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Tool, Focus, Get Organised
Need help knowing what to discard? A simple yet effective tool is the mantra of decluttering guru Marie Kondo – does it spark joy? In deciding whether something should stay or go simply answer this question. For more guidance check out her book. Link on...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Read, Focus, Get Organised
Declutter your life. Declutter your mind. So says Darius Foroux in his latest blog. His musings talk of personal experience and having to move house a lot but the underlining message is powerful – let go of unnecessary stuff and the space gained is not just...
by Somuchbetter | Jun 4, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Read, Focus, Rest
I enjoyed taking 5 minutes to consider this article on how Google employees cope with stress. As a busy bunch who, like many, can suffer the inability to switch off their ‘internal operating system,’ the threat of burn out is high. The main point to take...
by Somuchbetter | Jun 4, 2018 | Clarity, Delegation, Energise, Favourite Experiment, Focus
We get a certain amount of peak productive energy each day. Trouble is, we don’t always use it wisely. To help me match my best thinking time with my most important activities, I’ve been thinking of my time like a glow stick – bright and shiny when...
by Somuchbetter | Jun 4, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Tool
We know rest is critical for productivity. Yet the discipline to switch off can be difficult. The 10-3-2-1 system is a helpful reminder to set up for slumber success. In the hours before bed it recommends: 10 hours – last caffeine intake 3 hours – finish...
