What To Do With Bad Feelings
Feeling bad isn’t fun. Most prefer feeling great, but I don’t know anyone who feels great all the time. There’s emphasis in our culture on choosing to feel great, as though feelings are the simple result of decisions and if we want to, we can all feel great all the time. Just think positive! You can control your […]
Never More Than One
We all feel overwhelmed sometimes. We are responsible for many things, we have steps to take towards goals, we have homes and jobs and people we care for. When I feel stressed by my To Do list, or my mind spins into panic about what I need to do RIGHT NOW, I remember this quote […]
If You Suffer From Acute “Lack of Focus”
A few months ago I met Duane Carey. He asked where I see myself in five years, and I described a number of possible Future Eva’s. He understood. He said, “nobody knows what they want to be when they grow up.” I know plenty of professionals who say that semi-jokingly, and are unsure how much longer they will […]
In Sight, In Mind (Make It Easy To Do What You Want)
This is about activation energy, and doing what you want. Everyone wants to do a lot of things. This year I decided to do more art. I want to hand letter the quotes and words I love. So I created a space on my bookshelf for art supplies, in plain sight. Easy access. Then my art […]
I Used to Think Social Media was Stupid
I resisted social media for years. I started using Facebook later than many, though I did have Myspace and Xanga. (My pages probably still exist. No one should be held responsible for things said before the age of eighteen. Or their current age. Imagine how different life would be for for politicians and celebrities.) I resisted for three reasons: 1) the self […]
Better Brain, Better Life: #GetBullish
Last Thursday I enjoyed Jen Dziura’s (Get Bullish) webinar “Better Brain, Better Life: Get Clear, Organized, and In Control.” We can all relate to feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of things in our lives: physical and mental and professional. Jen offers suggestions for how to manage your things and your mind for a better life: Maybe […]
What’s the First Decision You Made This Morning?
Mel Robbins has a theory: that it’s simple to get what you want. Simple, but not easy. How many ideas do you have throughout the day? Things to try or create or tell people? How often do you have an impulse to send a message, compliment someone, write a story, or ask a question? How […]
Sometimes I Miss the Nine-to-Five (And What To Do About It)
There are many things I love about being a #solopreneur. I like answering to myself. I like giving my ideas legs. I like meeting people, creating things, making my own schedule, and simply trying such a venture. But there are things I miss about the nine-to-five. I loved working full time (not only because of the salary and […]
Vacation-Productivity At Home
I spent the weekend at the beach. We soaked up sun, introduced each other to various sites from childhood, and generally took it easy. On weekends I wake up 2-3 hours earlier than my roommates, and this held true at the beach. I had the condo to myself every morning, and I got so much done! […]
Plan Your Day and Avoid Paralysis
In times of rest, my mind is often busy planning my next several moves. Sometimes this is useful – on the bus I jot down blog post ideas, or I break down tasks for a big project. Other times a busy mind is the worst – waking up before my alarm and lying there while […]
