“Maybe I Just Need Another List…”
Dealing with our work is more than making a list. But what skills do we need?
When “Just Do Something” Paralyzes …
“Have I really just watched 5 episodes?” or “Clean this, pick up that, do the dishes, and oh yeah – the living room, …” Restless waves can carry lost and frenetic feelings. Whether bingeing away or cleaning in a flurry, a subtle...
The Good Work of Consolidation (plus an example in DEVONthink)
What do you do when the initial thrills of a new idea fall away?
The Visit and the Waves of Focus
Many people feel that they have to “force” themselves to work. Examples include: Waiting for deadlines to pressure themselves Faking deadlines Hoping for a muse or interest to strike before approaching Shaming yourself with past failures in hopes you’d...
When There’s No Time to Read Books
Every book is an entire world, waiting to be explored.
But, “Who has the time?” and “making time” frankly doesn’t make sense.
What do you do? Read on…
A Fever of Lists
When a list overwhelms, you might think the trouble is the work itself. But that’s not always the case. On my first days as a resident physician, I worked on the inpatient medical floor. It was a terribly overwhelming experience. Something goes wrong somewhere,...
