Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen we discuss intentional living, we typically discuss topics like relationships and work. However, we can also be intentional in creating the type of environment we’re the most comfortable living in — our homes. Clutter Stresses Me Out Some people seem to enjoy living with lots of clutter, but that’s not me. I feel more …
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s quote, Adam Grant writes, “As consumers of information, we have a role to play in embracing a more nuanced point of view. When we’re reading, listening, or watching, we can learn to recognize complexity as a signal of credibility. We can favor content and sources that present many sides.” In our fast-paced world, …
Reading Time: 5 minutesI’ve been using an app-based morning routine for over a year now. I start out every day sitting comfortably on my living room sofa with my iPad Pro and a cup of coffee. Everything that I do in my morning routine is waiting for me in one place — the apps on my iPad. I’ve …
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 6th generation of the iPad mini is, without question, the darling of the Apple tech crowd. Recently I listened to yet another podcast discussing the iPad mini. All of the comments were positive, with not a single negative point coming up. Many Apple tech enthusiasts seem to be using the iPad mini as their …
Reading Time: 2 minutesHookmark is an app that enables you to link together all kinds of documents with easily applied unidirectional and bidirectional links. Its real value is that it works with almost any app, even many without a linking feature. I frequently use it to link research material to a blog post idea template on a topic …
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen I was a child, there was a period of time when my father would stop at the store every Friday on his way home from work and buy me a new toy. I was always excited and full of anticipation as Friday approached. Even though I had many toys at home, I wasn’t satisfied …
Reading Time: 2 minutesI purchased an Apple Watch Ultra a few days after the release date in October 2022. I’d had Apple Watches since the Series 1, but when I saw the features of the Apple Watch Ultra, I had to upgrade! I ordered a Trail Band watch band with my Ultra. It’s nylon and is adjustable with …
Reading Time: 4 minutesArtificial Intelligence has taken the tech world by storm. Almost daily, more and more developers announce the implementation of AI as a part of their apps. The sudden availability and popularity of AI have raised important questions for writers. Am I free to use AI in any way I can, or are there ethical limits …
Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite evidence to the contrary, we have a tendency to assume our levels of productivity, motivation, and focus will remain the same all day. As a result, we set ourselves up for frustration and failure by planning our work without considering our typical patterns of energy, focus, and productivity. We underestimate “how much our emotional …
Reading Time: 6 minutesRecently, I completed my Quarterly Review and Planning Session for the 2nd quarter of 2023. I typically go to an off-site location and spend a night, so I can focus. As a part of this process, I review how I did the past quarter. I ask myself, What are my wins? This gives me a …