Jim Eagar
Break Free from Someday Syndrome: Stop Waiting and Start Living Now
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Illusion of Future Fulfillment: Defining Someday Syndrome Someday syndrome is the trap of constantly pushing our personal fulfillment or contentment into the future. It’s based on the illusion we tell ourselves that we’ll feel like a different person once we’ve achieved a particular milestone. But the truth is, this mindset leaves us perpetually waiting …
The Hybrid Productivity Workflow: Combining Time Blocking and the Anchor Technique for Maximum Flexibility
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction: Exploring Two Proven Planning Techniques Have you ever felt your rigid planning system traps you, but total flexibility leaves you unfocused? I’ve been there too. After much experimentation, I’ve found a way to get the best of both worlds. On some days, rigid time blocking my day worked, while on others, the flexibility of …
Hear the Future: Apple AirPods Pro 2 as Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Reading Time: 4 minutesApple Announces Hearing Test and Use of AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids At Apple’s event on Monday, September 9th, a groundbreaking feature was announced as part of iOS 18: a built-in, scientifically validated hearing test. This test will allow AirPods Pro 2 to be transformed into over-the-counter hearing aids, offering a personalized solution for …
How to Read with a Critical Eye: Using Books as Tools for Thinking
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn a world full of information, it’s tempting to read books as mere sources of answers, accepting their ideas without questioning. But reading isn’t just about absorbing knowledge—it’s about using books as tools to challenge and refine our thinking. To grow as readers, we must approach texts with a critical eye, constantly evaluating, questioning, and …
My NotePlan Workflow — Everything I Need to Plan and Execute my Day in One App and One View
Reading Time: 6 minutesIntroduction: Why NotePlan Became My Go-To Productivity Tool Do you find yourself constantly switching between multiple apps to stay organized throughout the day? After a two-week free trial, I’ve fully embraced the NotePlan app. (I wrote about my initial experiences in Why I’m Making the Switch: A Two-Week Journey with NotePlan.) What drew me to …
Don’t Let Inactivity Speed Up Aging: Why Seniors Need to Keep Moving
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the number of people aged 65 and above continues to rise globally, we face an urgent challenge: how can we ensure that these extra years are filled with vitality and purpose, rather than letting inactivity accelerate the aging process? The Real Cost of Inactivity: How It Accelerates Aging in Seniors Staying physically active is …
Finding Our “Life Calling”
Reading Time: 3 minutesSelf-aware people think a lot about discovering their calling in life. Today’s quote highlights the challenges of finding one’s calling: “It is not easy to find one’s calling in life. Although some know what they want to do from an early age, for most, it takes many years to find their path.” The Things You …
I’m Starting a New Page on My Blog — Updates
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStarting today, I’ve posted a new page on my blog highlighting some things I’ve been working on or doing over the past couple of weeks. I see this as a way to update my readers about what I’m up to (for those who care to know). I plan to update it every couple of weeks. …