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Having Trouble Staying Focused? Get Moving
Powering through an unproductive state isn’t the answer. There are some ruts you have to climb out of both metaphorically and physically. Doing good work is not always about sitting and staring at that work, repeating the same efforts over and over again until...
A Sneak Peek at The 2020 ONE Thing Planner
The twenty-tens are drawing to a close and the Roaring 20s 2.0 are just around the bend. And here at The ONE Thing, that means it’s time to start planning for the year ahead. Whether you’ve already had your own Goal Setting Retreat, come to ours, or are still trying...
This Thanksgiving, Make Gratitude Your Highest Priority
Gratitude is the point of Thanksgiving, but it’s something we often don’t prioritize. When the aromas of roasting turkey and fresh pumpkin pie fill the air, most of us look forward to setting work aside in favor of a lavish meal and the company of family and friends....
A Quick Tip on Purposeful Communication
Communication lies at the center of just about everything we do. Whether we’re talking to our loved ones, our co-workers, or the whole world, whether or not we can get our message across can determine if we move our ONE Thing from point “A” to point “B.” We’ve talked...
Establishing Boundaries that Respect Your ONE Thing
You wake up at around six and check your phone – there’s a message from your boss or coworker. You’re awake, so you respond. At the time this probably didn’t seem like much of a big deal, but then you notice something. You start getting more and more early morning or...
Transform Fear Into Fuel
Halloween is upon us and that means things are downright spooky scary. It’s a time of year when we’re testing our limits around what scares us. But really, we should be looking at what scares us year-round. We’re used to thinking about fear as something that helps us...
Four Habits Every Boss Should Build in Their First Year
Being a good manager is no easy feat. Not only do you have directives from above to follow, but you have a team of people who are depending on you to make good decisions and guide them. We may sometimes picture Steve Carrell’s role as the bumbling boss of Dunder...
Only Chasing Realistic Goals? Stop Limiting Your Potential
If you’ve ever taken a dive into goal setting research—academic or otherwise—you’ve probably been told that your success hinges on your ability to get real with yourself. When we say "get real", we mean setting down-to-earth goals that you know you're able to achieve....
Community Spotlight: Ed Nottingham
Welcome to Community Spotlight, a place where we get to highlight the impressive achievements you have all made. This week, we’re talking with one of our Founding Members, Ed Nottingham, PhD, ABPP. Ed has been involved in the community for a number of years, and the...