When we capture those important tasks, there are typically a few more steps that our brains require before we can truly get into action. When it comes to planning & prioritizing, what does your brain need most?
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I personally prefer to focus on goals vs resolutions. I'm a firm believer that words matter. Resolutions feel judgmental to me - like we need to fix something that is broken or incomplete. Where's the joy in that?
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A common observation and question from clients during the pandemic is “Where has my motivation gone to?” This prompted a great conversation with a summer intern here at Coaching Cville. High school senior Lindsay Simpson is no stranger to managing her own motivation, so I invited her to blog for Coaching Cville about the strategies that she finds useful to “get things done.” I hope this post inspires you to uncover ways to move forward when you are feeling stuck.
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Freedom feels and looks different for each of us. That offers a certain beauty to the dance of life and the diversity of the community that we each inhabit.
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While flipping the switch and moving from one task to another is unavoidable throughout the day, understanding how to accommodate for these transitions can empower you to choose how you approach your tasks and accomplish daily goals.
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If counting the days - or simply remembering what day it is - feels hard, you are not alone.
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While distance learning may be working for some kiddos, it is not a cakewalk for everyone. Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled on this journey.
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A bend in the road can signify more than one shift in perspective. Pulling over to appreciate the view might be just what you need to see where you’re going.
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To truly let go and follow the flow of the music, the steps, the gentle nudges, and sometimes the missteps. It was, at times, uncomfortable, but when we found our rhythm and flow, it was amazing and joyful and liberating.
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Special thanks to Allie Irwin for the inspired rabbit hole of thoughts. Who we choose to be in the operations of life can make or break our outlook and the progress of ourselves and those within our sphere of influence.
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Learning how to target your focus or “take aim” is a big piece of the program - providing a pathway for parents to begin passing that baton to their child and letting them fly.
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Clutter is hard - it creeps up on you, often to the point where you suddenly feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. Closets are the spaces that hide my dirty secrets, and thankfully closets are small enough to create big wins…
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The invitation to rethink your position, come at a challenging situation or struggle from a different angle often opens up your mind to possible pathways or conclusions that were not in your original menu.
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… And when I get the privilege of entertaining my nieces and nephews, they get a taste of Aunt Kate's version of loose structure. We build synapses, one giggle at a time.
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It seems that it was becoming harder and harder to keep up with all of the unsubscribe requests, and occasionally I would unsubscribe to a fake list, which added my email to several more lists that didn’t always get caught in my SPAM filter. Organizing my inbox was mission critical to finding and responding to the important emails.
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In today's modern age, it can be a challenge to completely remove screens without becoming a Buddhist monk in a mountainside monastery.
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That brain dump makes room for all of the other tidbits of data I collect in the day. I can't carry it all in my head without feeling a bit cluttered on the inside. Do I always keep those lists in check? Nope. But when I fall off that wagon, I know that getting right back on will set me straight.
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Environmental conditions can make or break productivity for difficult or unsavory tasks. Removing any possible distractions and gathering supplies before you begin can ensure the maximum level of attention can be given to a task.
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