Here's an organizing idea that's easy to remember… Casey's eTip: When in Doubt, Throw It Out When deciding what to keep and what to delete when it comes to your digital and physical-world items, recognize that doubt means that there's no strong reason to retain something. You wouldn't hesitate to…

It's human nature to assign wishful or hopeful due dates to specific tasks. These fake deadlines can get in the way, however, because you need to… Casey's eTip: See Your Real Due Dates Clearly Your to-do system only works if you can fully trust it to alert you when a…

There is a reason major religions advocate for a weekly day of rest and laborers fought (and died) for a couple days off per week--you thrive when you... Casey's eTip: Rest from Your Labor We don't need rest and relaxation simply as a way to recharge our batteries for more…

Some decisions are worth agonizing over. Others, not so much. To spend your time wisely… Casey's eTip: Make Decisions Proportionately Some decisions are mountains, others are hills and the majority are molehills. Spend your time pondering options, etc., in proportion to the size and impact of the decision in question.…

There is one common denominator that all my highest-performing clients share: they exercise regularly. Starting an exercise habit takes effort, though. You need to… Casey's eTip: Outsmart Your Brain to Exercise We are designed to conserve our energy. Exercising disrupts that natural tendency. As this Time article explains, simply knowing…

Focusing on screens (computer, phone, watch, tablet, etc.) for long periods of time can lead to eye strain, which diminishes productivity. To prevent such strain… Casey's eTip: Take Care of Your Precious Eyes The American Academy of Opthamology offers tips to keep your eyes healthy. Here are a few… *Remind…

Human beings are not built to sit staring at screens for hours on end. Our energetic batteries can get low quickly, so it helps to… Casey's eTip: Recharge with Mindfulness Mini-Breaks Taking a 2-minute mindfulness break every 60 minutes (or more often if needed) is a free, discreet, ever-available way…

Taking handwritten notes during meetings focuses your attention and engages multiple parts of your brain, improving your memory. Instead of keeping these notes or transcribing them, however, you might... Casey's eTip: Take Notes Then Let Them Go Ideally, there will be meeting minutes that briefly identify the decisions and action…

US workers receive an average of 120 emails a day (BR.org 01/2019). If your phone or laptop notifies you when they arrive, you may be getting interrupted every 4 minutes of an 8-hour day. It's time to... Casey's eTip: Turn Off Your Email Alerts "You will never forget to check…