Some tasks can be difficult to begin. They may evoke uncertainty, anxiety, dismay and even dread. It helps to… Casey's eTip: Set Your Timer for Five Minutes Promise yourself that you'll do what you can for five minutes and then you get to stop and call it a win. Repeat…

So many productivity apps (Outlook To-Do or Tasks, Monday.com, Todoist, Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Any.do, Podio, etc.), so little time to... Casey's eTip: Pick a Task/Project Management Software that's Right for You You may be required to use your company's software, e.g., MS Teams, for certain projects. But when it comes…

So many solutions to life's problems arise when we shift our perspective. It helps to... Casey's eTip: Rely on Your Wise Future Self One particularly effective way to shift your thinking is to consider how your wise, wizened 90-year-old future self might view your situation. Would that elder even think…

Getting feedback about our performance or how we're being perceived can be wonderful and/or hard to hear, but it's often quite helpful. You might… Casey's eTip: Solicit Feedback to Keep Growing There are many ways to invite information from those you trust and respect (or really need to work with…

If you attend lots of meetings each week, ask yourself: Are these meetings useful, pushing projects forward appreciably? If so, great. If not… Casey's eTip: Find Ways to Edit Your Meetings It might be time for a meetings inventory. Ask yourself questions like these for each meeting you "must" attend:…

If you have ever shot off an angry email that you later deeply regretted, this one's for you... Casey's eTip: Empty the To Line of an Angry Email If you receive an email that makes your blood boil, hit Reply and then remove all email addresses from the To and…

You have the power to change your own mood, which makes you more productive at work. So... Casey's eTip: Smile Yourself into Happiness When you smile (as genuinely as possible), your brain reacts by releasing the hormones dopamine and serotonin. Your stress decreases and the feeling of happiness increases. Other…

We engage with screens (phones, laptops, Kindles, TVs) all day long. We may not realize it, but it takes a toll on our eyes and our souls. Abstaining for a few hours (or a day!) can be nurturing. It might be time to... Casey's eTip: Rest by Going Tech-Free One…

To function as productively as possible, we need (paradoxically) to give ourselves regular rest. Resting doesn't always mean doing nothing, though. You can… Casey's eTip: Rest through Absorption When you allow yourself to be fully present in an activity that captivates your imagination or focus, it replenishes your energy. So…

We just started daylight saving time in the US and any change like this is a wonderful opportunity to begin a healthy new habit. Specifically… Casey's eTip: Go Outside First Thing in the Morning The research about the biological reasons we need early morning light is well known. The recommendation…