Slow Down and Embrace “Solomon Time”
Picture a world without the constant ticking of the clock or the relentless pressure of deadlines – where time isn’t sliced into minutes, hours, or appointments, as we know it today…
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Picture a world without the constant ticking of the clock or the relentless pressure of deadlines – where time isn’t sliced into minutes, hours, or appointments, as we know it today…
It can be hard to say “no” or “not yet” at work, even when it’s for good reasons. The art of saying “no” is almost always emotional work, and a skill we need to practice…
Sometimes a technology is so disruptively brilliant that it cannot be ignored. Chat GPT is one of those technologies. But will it truly make us more productive?
We all want to be productive – but what IS productivity? Sounds like a simple question but the answer is more complicated than you think – and worthwhile considering at the start of a new year …
There is a saying: “Live every day as if it is your last.” This may sound like good advice but can we really live this way? For wisdom is both contextual and time-oriented, and must be shaped by our age and stage of life …
I used to be a perfectionist. This caused me stress, reduced my creativity and prevented me from taking risks. But not anymore. Now I make purple pancakes. Let me explain …
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Sounds like good advice, but research suggests that it’s not quite right. To achieve complex goals across work and life, it is essential to develop Way-Power.
‘No’ can be clarifying. It can communicate our values and priorities to others. A well-placed ‘no’ establishes boundaries. It opens up space for new possibilities, allowing a ‘yes’ for something of greater worth.
A killer to-do list is like a well packed caravan. Everything that you need for the trip is organised and in one place. You’ve added the obvious stuff, like soap, sleeping bags and spare undies. ‘Just in case’ items are also included — like Scrabble and a first aid kit…
When life is complex and overwhelming, don’t give up or compulsively dive into action without thinking. Stop, reflect and break things down.
Here’s what I did a few years ago when my chook shed was destroyed in a landslip…