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Category Archives: Awareness

Back to basics. Do you have THIS in place?

Back to basics. Do you have THIS in place?

Today we are brushing up on time-management basics! This week I had a conversation with one of my private clients, with whom we’ve been working together for over 6 months now. Talking to her I’ve realised that we have been discussing really advanced productivity techniques, but she did not have this basic technique in place;Continue Reading

Do you feel pressure from peers, parents and friends?

Do you feel pressure from peers, parents and friends?

Do you feel pressure from peers, parents or friends about the progress of your project? Do they bother you with their questions such as “Have you finished writing yet?” or “Have you heard back about your application?” If yes, then today’s video is just for you! Watch the video below to learn THREE strategies toContinue Reading

THIS actually intensifies procrastination

THIS actually intensifies procrastination

Today we continue last week’s topic of procrastination and how to overcome it. Watch this video to find out what ONE thing that I am guessing you do every day and all day long (and probably are doing right now) that you hope will help you overcome procrastination, but it is actually doing the opposite! ItContinue Reading

Time to put off… procrastination!

Time to put off… procrastination!

We all procrastinate from time to time, delaying what we need to do. I often get asked how to shrink the time we spend procrastinating and get to doing what needs to be done without delay. In this video I talk about the origins of procrastination (inspired by Stefan Molyneux from Freedomain Radio, check outContinue Reading

Are you highlighting an ugly side?

Are you highlighting an ugly side?

When something does not go to plan, the results are not as expected or if you are late or need to re-schedule something how do you communicate it to others? I notice that we often focus on our shortcomings and what is not working. Doing this is actually not necessarily helpful to others and itContinue Reading