“We think trying is good, but ‘trying’ has the expectation for failure built into it. Our expectations tend to be fulfilled. So, instead, just do.” ~ Ellen J. Langer, Harvard professor, The Mindful Body “Do. Or do not. There is no try.”~ Yoda This week we’re exploring the powerful difference between trying and doing, a distinction that shows up everywhere: …
Productivity
The Power of 85%
“Striving for perfection often keeps us from what’s good enough, and good enough is often exactly what we need.” ~Unknown In a culture that glorifies hustle and perfection, many of us carry the belief that we must give 100% all the time, in every situation. We push harder, stay up later, and stretch ourselves thin, convinced …
Escaping the Chaos Trap
“Almost everything doesn’t need to be done right now.” ~ Unknown Do you ever think you can cram a million things into ten minutes? Maybe you’re already late, but you’re still firing off one last email, scrubbing dishes, or tearing the house apart for your keys. You tell yourself it’ll only take a second, but somehow, …
From Busy to Meaningful: The Power of Purposeful Activity
“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” ~Muhammad Ali, boxer and social activist In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of mindless activity—moving from task to task without intention or awareness. Scrolling through social media, checking emails without purpose, or rushing through a workout just to cross it off your list can …
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Regret or Failure: Which Fear Will You Listen To?
“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” ~ Lewis Carroll, author and poet Have you ever hesitated to go for something you wanted, whether it was a new job, a creative project, or even a personal goal, because you were afraid you might fail? Fear of failure is deeply human. It’s tied …
Lighten the Load To Be More Productive
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ~C.S. Lewis Have you ever felt like you’re carrying an invisible backpack full of emotional bricks? Guilt, worry, perfectionism, resentment — they all weigh down your energy and make productivity feel like wading through molasses. The truth …
Leave a Little for Tomorrow
“The best way is always to stop when you are going good and when you know what will happen next. If you do that every day… you will never be stuck.” ~Ernest Hemingway, author Ernest Hemingway’s wisdom reminds us not to “pump yourself dry.” In a world that celebrates hustle and overdrive, this quote offers a …
Restoring Equilibrium: Moving From Fight-or-Flight to Rest-and-Digest
“Homeostasis is necessary for life. It provides a stable home base, a resting place from which the body can respond to the surrounding world…” ~ Gerald G. May, American psychiatrist and theologian Our bodies are designed for survival, but we often get stuck in “fight-or-flight” mode—stressed, tense, and running on adrenaline. This state, governed by the …
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The Time is Now! Simply Do It
If you are reading this post. Stop! Now stand up! Time to experiment. Focus on what you can do and modify where necessary! If you need balance support, stand by a wall or use a high backed chair. Adjust your feet to be slightly beyond the width of your hips with your toes facing forward …