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 3, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Procrastination
Inspired by Mel Robbins’ 5 second rule, I’ve been putting it to the test. It’s helped me tackle several tasks I was putting off. They say the water’s always warmer once your in. I’ve found this rule works as the equivalent of holding your...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Favourite Tool, Procrastination
Another tool to kick procrastination into touch is Mel Robbin’s 5 second rule. You know you want to do something so the moment you feel yourself hesitate start counting backwards 5-4-3-2-1, then GO. It works because it takes 5 seconds for the rational brain to...
by Somuchbetter | May 1, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Focus, Procrastination
I often find my tasks bigger than the perceived time to do them. It’s tempting to wait until I ‘have more time’, which inevitably never comes and procrastination sets in. Instead I’ve taken to the advice of a favourite Irish saying ‘Tús...
by Somuchbetter | Apr 3, 2018 | Favourite Read, Procrastination
This is an article that stopped me in my tracks last week with its focus on the quality of time we spend on the experiences and people that really matter. Definitely more about getting more done in life, not just at work, in itself making us more decisive about how we...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2017 | Balance, Clarity, Delegation, Distraction, Email, Energise, Energy, Favourite Read, Focus, Fuel, Managing Tech, Meditation, Meetings, Movement, Multitasking, Prioritisation, Prioritise, Procrastination, Resilience, Rest, Say No, Strengths, Tech Management