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I’m a big advocate of the Pomodoro (tomato, in Italian) Method for writing. It’s called “Pomodoro” because its inventor used a tomato timer to put it to use. Fun fact: I also use a tomato timer. It helps you keep energy levels high and “forcing” you to take regular breaks. Breaks are super important! This revolutionary time management system is …
It’s almost the New Year, and almost a new decade, so of course I’m thinking about how to be successful and improve my life (have I mentioned I’m a USian?). Leo Babauta has devised a three-step process for this. It’s very simple, and it improves with practice. Here’s Babauta’s simple (not always easy) method: Create a space. Put aside all …
Become that supportive person you want in your life. I plan to have a fantastic 2020. Here’s how: Support and champion myself and others. If you’ve been allowing doubters to hold you back, it’s time to start letting supportive people into your life. People who cheer you on and make you believe you can do everything you want to do, …
For many years, the holidays were the worst time of the year for me. You see, on Christmas Day in 1990, I learned my little brother had been diagnosed with AIDS. He died in June 1991. This terrible memory hung over every Christmas and New Year’s for a long time. I had to learn how to adapt my mind frame. …
“Adopting a cat is a crapshoot,” my friend told me, “especially shelter cats.” This may be true, but over the years I’ve had very good luck with cats. Walter I adopted from the SPCA. He ran away after many happy, healthy years. Ethel was adopted as a kitten from a friend at work. She lived to be eighteen years old, …