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My musings, reflections and insights
Steal this: productivity booster
Working in 90 minute intervals appears to maximize our productivity, according to a study by K Anders Ericsson of Florida State University. In this study, Ericsson found that the best performers were those who worked in 90 minute intervals beginning in the morning, and took recovery breaks in-between. To maximize productivity, “individuals must […]
Getting creative with creativity
I’ve been pondering ‘creativity’ of late. What does it mean, exactly? If you were to ask me, do I consider myself ‘creative’, I would answer with a wholehearted and honest ‘No’. I don’t consider myself creative. To me, the creative types are those who are good with paint, sewing, pottery, jewellery etc. You know, the […]
She reached me. Did she reach you?
I watched this video recap of the events in Texas recently where Senator Wendy Davis staged a filibuster. Whether you believe in her politics or not is not for discussion here. That conversation is for another day and perhaps another blog. However, this woman reached me like only a handful ever has. I […]
Are you really listening?
Listening is a skill, some would even say a virtue. In my experience, people love to be heard. They enjoy when people really listen to them, and feel valued and understood. Most of us think we are good listeners, but I’m not so sure. Are we really listening to the speaker; focusing on their words; […]
Intuition V Reason: the eternal conflict
I like the science. I want to know the facts. Give me the statistics and I’m more at ease. As a girl who considers logic and reason essential for decisions, this niggling ‘intuition’ issue has always been a source of conflict for me. The stats, the figures, the science, the logic… they all make sense […]
Is it time to get off the fence?
Deciding one way or another can be especially challenging at times, and even harder for some of us than others. All too often, the easy option is to sit on the fence, and avoid making a decision altogether. Which can lead to a whole lot of anxiousness, And a heap of worry, And you […]