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Have you heard of decision fatigue? If you’re ready to dismiss it as trendy nonsense—how can making decisions exhaust you?—not so fast. A couple of months ago, I found myself mentally exhausted. I wasn’t sure why: my work hadn’t changed, nor had anything changed much at home. After thinking about my daily routines, I began … Read more
Did you set goals for 2020? Unfortunately, whatever goals you set, life got in the way. You may be reluctant to set goals for 2021. If you’re thinking “why bother about goals?” here are some reasons: You can’t hit a target if you don’t aim. Your shot may be way off the target (or the … Read more
In one of our online writers’ group meetings, we discussed writing challenges. When you strike problems with a piece of writing it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and procrastinate. Alternatively, you might give up completely. Several authors admitted that they had unfinished books littering their computer hard drives. Does this sound like you? How to overcome … Read more
Are you achieving your goals? Chances are that you aren’t. In one of the online meetings of our writers’ group, we discussed the ways in which life has changed. Those changes mean that for most of us, it’s time to set new goals. Perhaps you need to change the goals you set at the beginning … Read more
If you’re a writer, chances are you’re thinking about developing good writing habits. My work colleague Alex is a writer too. We usually complain about the fact that we “don’t have time” to write. Now, since we’re saving commuting time and working from home, we’re encouraging each other to write. With any luck, by the … Read more
I had coffee with my neighbor, Patty, after I saw her loading dozens of packages into her car. “It’s my side hustle,” she explained. “I sew small clutches and purses. I sell them on Etsy.” Patty’s a grandmother. She turned a spare bedroom into a sewing room and runs her small business from an antique … Read more