by Somuchbetter | Aug 1, 2018 | Balance, Favourite Experiment, Stress Management
One of my favourite ways to empty the bin is my weekly pilates class. Time spent focusing on tricky moves while keeping balance means my brain can’t focus on anything else. The headspace and exercise combined are the perfect antidote to whatever cortisol has...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 4, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Focus, Procrastination
Need to get something done but procrastinating about it? Try compartmentalising – create a physical space where you go to get something done. I used it this week to write a report while on a train – my commitment was to do nothing but the report for the...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 4, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Focus, Prioritising
These past two weeks have seemed busier than ever. Competing priorities, all needing some attention. Without the time I would like, I’ve taken a sprint approach. Take a task, refresh my energy and go for it full speed but for a short period of time. The...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 4, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Experiment, Focus
You get what you focus on. Noting what went well in a given day brings more of it, making it easier to get things done. My experiment of late is making this a habit. I try to do it at the same time and place which helps me create a routine. Life seems good at the...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Focus, Prioritise, To Do List
Recently I’ve been experimenting with putting tasks into buckets and doing all of the same types together. A bunch of emails, a sequence of calls, a block of thinking time, you get the drift. It helps me feel more focused, takes less energy and gets more done. I...
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...
