Our timeblocks demand our utmost attention and focus, but if we want to be our most productive selves, it’s important to work in a regular dose of levity. There’s nothing like the feeling of being 100 percent focused on the task at hand. Sometimes when we get into a...
It happens to the best of us. The end of summer sneaks up on us and we still haven’t taken a vacation. No need to fret. Maybe there aren’t enough days left in the season to take that once-in-a-lifetime excursion around the world you’ve been dreaming of, but...
Much like the Four Thieves of Productivity we discussed in The ONE Thing, maintenance is a lingering thief that can steal your time and productivity. When we spread ourselves too thin, it’s easy to get stuck in a position where instead of making progress, we’re...
While many business owners and C-level executives work longer hours in order to get more done, the truth is they're just cheating themselves out of a larger life. It’s easy to sit at the bottom and believe that there’s only one way to the top: working overtime. But...
Everything doesn’t matter equally, and that includes our priorities. You may be surprised to find that the idea of having more than one priority in your life is a relatively new concept. According to Google Ngram, a language research database of more than 25 million...
Some of us may be counting down the days until it occurs. Others may be craving more time. But whichever way you look at it, back to school time is rapidly approaching. It’s important to use these last few days and weeks before the new school year starts to explain to...
Some people think old dogs can’t learn new tricks. Here at The ONE Thing, we believe you’re never too old to learn something new. Not only is it possible for anyone to learn something new at any age, but it’s also beneficial to our emotional health. Researchers have...
As Alice Cooper once said: school’s out for summer. While the promise of a long, homework free summer is always promising for kids, we adults know that keeping our children mentally stimulated during break is crucial to their continued success. But, sometimes we find...
Success comes in all shapes and sizes. Sketched out on paper, landmark success often takes the shape of a hockey stick. For a period of time, gradual growth and accomplishments are made. You’ll see an uptick, but it’s a minor one. Then, at some point, everything...