procrastination

Goals: Why We Need Them

I have been struggling to determine why I am obsessed with goal-setting and achievement. Here is why...

Be a Mindful Interruptor

Gandhi famously encouraged us to “be the change you want to see in the world.” Jim says "be that change, even in everyday situations."

The modern twitch… to itch

Do you ever feel that itch to reach for your smartphone when you have spent a couple of minutes without having checked it?

It's the Middle of May... Don't Delay! ("If x, then y" Strategy)

If you’re like me, it’s hard to stay focused on your goals. This strategy will help you find focus and eliminate distractions!

Epsilon cost: How small things add up (and not always in the right direction!)

Updating your Facebook status, checking your Instragram account, or watching your favorite TV show won’t derail your goals... until they do!

Mental contrasting - how to increase effectiveness 3 fold!

Studies tell us that mental contrasting-- visualizing your goal and anticipating potential barriers-- increases your ability to achieve your

The This ‘R Nothing Technique!

One of my favorite techniques in Tamed is the This ‘r Nothing technique. Here is how it works

What you (and I) have in common with squirrels!

We behave much like squirrels. We are foragers-- information foragers.

Another lesson from MLK: if it’s important, get it done!

Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day, a day in which Americans honor a man who helped change the course of history through his activism.