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Thoughts on Productivity, Life and Peace of Mind
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Simple Gets It Done

6/19/2022

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"Life is really simple, but we insist
on making it complicated."
- Confucius



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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Simple Gets It Done

I had a Zoom video meeting scheduled on my calendar. These days, who doesn't, right? Shortly before start time, the person messaged me saying their computer had gone into an unexpected update, they couldn't access the Zoom link, and they would have to reschedule.

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Finding Your Daily Focus

3/27/2022

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​“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.”
​– George Lucas
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Find Your Daily Focus

Before you even get started, do you hang your head in defeat when you look at your to-do list? I've been there, and no doubt many can relate to that feeling. 
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To-do lists are fantastic for capturing random tasks you think you'll remember, but let's be honest, if you don't write them down, you forget them 10 seconds later. To-do lists help map out the individual steps and the necessary order of those steps for projects. They're a great tool, whether paper or digital, but they can get overwhelming.

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Clutter: Break The Habit Loop

1/23/2022

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​"Clutter is postponed decisions.®”
– Barbara Hemphill

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Clutter - Break The Habit Loop

When you hear the word clutter, what comes to mind? If you're like most people, you envision stacks of unfiled paper, old take-out menus, and closets full of clothes that no longer fit.
 
But clutter goes beyond the physical. It can also accumulate in the form of digital and emotional clutter.

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Stop Making New Year Resolutions

1/2/2022

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​​"The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written."
​- Melody Beattie
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Stop Making New Year Resolutions

Those who know me know I'm not a fan of new year resolutions. I've stated before there is nothing magical about January 1st, and far too much emphasis is placed on declaring resolutions. That may sound ridiculous coming from a productivity coach, but I will say instead I am a huge fan of goal planning. You may think they're the same, but they’re not.

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Lessons Learned From 100 Consecutive Weekly Reviews

12/11/2021

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“Life is a succession of lessons which must
​be lived to be understood.”
​– Ralph Waldo Emerson

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Lessons Learned From 100 Consecutive Weekly Reviews

In a post almost two years ago, I confessed avoidance and fear of my weekly review. At the time, I celebrated the completion of an unprecedented streak of two consecutive reviews. Two weeks doesn't sound like an accomplishment, but it certainly was for me.

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Establish Systems Early, Use Them Often

11/1/2021

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​​A good system shortens the road to the goal.
​- Orison Swett Marden

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Establish Systems Early Use Them Often

Times of transition can be upsetting, frustrating, and overwhelming. Even if the change is positive, we feel we've lost our footing and cannot regain our balance. A variety of situations can make us feel this way: a job change, a residential move, a corporate acquisition, just to name a few.

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Slowing the Passage of Time

10/17/2021

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​"The best way to capture moments is to pay attention."
-  Jon Kabat-Zinn
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Slowing The Passage Of Time

Have you experienced a moment so perfect it's fixed in your memory? I recently found myself absorbed in just such a moment.

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A Change of Scenery

8/7/2021

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​“A change of scenery can help everything.”
​- Drew Pomeranz

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: A Change Of Scenery

Monotony has set in, and I need to do something about it. How about you?
 
I believe monotony is the reason why, for several months now, I've had the urge to rearrange my office. The world's COVID-19 roller coaster has taken a toll on our collective mental and emotional well-being. For many of us, concerns for our health or the health of loved ones, the sudden shift to remote work, and the resulting feelings of isolation continue to leave us feeling unsettled.

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It All Rolls Downhill

7/17/2021

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​“Leadership is not about being in charge.
​It’s about caring for those you are in charge of.”
– Simon Sinek
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: It All Rolls Downhill

Are you a people manager? In a previous post, we talked about the impact overwhelm has on your cognitive function. In today's post, we'll talk about the effect your overwhelm has on your team.
 
At a time when more than half of employees surveyed in North America plan to look for a new job this year, it's a critical and timely topic.

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What Did You Say (To Yourself)?

6/27/2021

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​​"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't –
​you're right." - Henry Ford

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: What Did You Say (To Yourself)?

​I have a close friend who is struggling. About three months ago, she started a new job that has taken her way outside her comfort zone. 
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A contributor to this struggle is that the job description wasn't accurate in conveying her duties. But we'll leave that inaccuracy for another discussion. My focus today is the even more significant reason for her struggle - her negative self-talk.

My friend is intelligent, progressive-thinking, resourceful, and extremely capable. To hear her describe herself, you would think she's talking about a completely different person. Often, the hardest sell is convincing ourselves of our attributes. More often, we focus on our perceived negatives.

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