Counting sheep isn’t one of them — Did you pull all-nighters in school cramming for exams? Maybe you let that report slide too close to the deadline, or you're rehearsing how to ask for a raise. …

How to stop the train of thought before it derails you — Where are you right now? Not physically, but in your head. Are you fretting about something in the future? Ruminating about something in the past? Beating yourself over something you did or said or didn’t do or say today? The brain has a permanent “On” switch, which keeps you going…

Just fill in the blanks — The holidays are a busy time of year with lots of demands on your time and energy. …

3 sneaky leaks that drain your productivity and how to fix them — Are you tired of being tired? Do you ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels and going nowhere? Is time flying by faster than the speed of light? Most of us can probably say yes to at least one, if not all, of these questions. It’s frustrating and demotivating to…

Try these 3 tools that can boost your productivity and lessen your stress — Isn’t it frustrating to end the week feeling as if you have accomplished nothing even though you’re exhausted? How long has it been since you were able to catch up with everything? …

An easy way to pump up your motivation and enthusiasm You’ve probably heard of SMART goals and most likely have set more than a few over the years. I certainly have. But I’ve always found it hard to become motivated by them, especially when I hit a rough spot. …

Staying still means we aren’t growing and if we aren’t growing, we’re stagnating — In another month, we’ll begin to see a slew of articles on New Year’s resolutions — how to make them, stick to them, why they work/don’t work. It happens every year, but why wait for a new year to roll around before making improvements in our lives? Everyone is born…

Long-term success relies on sticking to a long-term commitment even when you can’t see the end of the line — Ok. I know. Lots of us are dissatisfied with Medium, but that’s not new. No one can please everyone all the time, and while I've done my fair share of bitching, I’m still here and sticking it out. Some people hit the jackpot when they buy their first and only…