Strategies for Managing Daily Tasks
No, it’s not another task manager Most productivity advice treats your brain like a filing cabinet; neat, organized, infinitely expandable. But neuroscience proves this is wrong. Your working memory can hold only a few things at a time. Your attention operates like a spotlight, not a floodlight. Understanding these limitations should changes how you should approach […]
Aligning Your To-Do List with God’s Purpose
There’s an interesting concept used by professionals who study counterfeit money: they don’t spend their time studying every type of counterfeit; instead, they immerse themselves in studying the real thing. By doing this, they become so familiar with the authenticity, that when a counterfeit comes along, no matter how convincing, they can easily recognize it […]
I’ve steered you wrong, and I’m so sorry.
Purposeful Productivity in a world of “get more done” We often hear about the importance of productivity — getting more done in less time, staying on top of everything, and pushing through our endless to-do lists. But what if we shift the focus? Instead of asking how we can be more productive, let’s ask why we’re doing these […]
Consistency and mental health
Navigating Productivity with Bipolar Disorder As a mother, freelancer, and someone diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I’ve faced challenges in maintaining consistency. Many productivity gurus emphasize the importance of consistency, often referencing books like “Atomic Habits” that advocate for small, incremental changes. But for those of us dealing with mental health issues, this approach can feel unrealistic […]
Using Sunsama to consolidate my tasks
One dashboard to combine 10+ task channels I wear a lot of hats. I’m a student working toward my bachelor’s degree, a mom of two, a business owner, and a contract worker. I have grocery lists and home tasks that live in ToDoist, projects and school assignments that I manage in Notion, client work that uses […]
Apps and Tools I’m Paying for in 2024
A list of the subscriptions that are worth the price. I have tested and sifted through hundreds, if not thousands, of apps and software over the last few years. These are the 11 tools I will be paying for in 2024 that are well worth the cost for my needs as I run two businesses, further […]
SetApp — Is it worth a subscription?
Setapp gives you access to hundreds of other apps for one low subscription price, but is it actually worth subscribing to? Full disclosure, I am an affiliate, but you do get a 1 month free trial with my link. I had seen SetApp recommended by a few people, but I never really considered a subscription […]
My Productivity Stack
I’ve been on the hunt over the last few months for pieces to my productivity puzzle. I have a strange combo of apps and tools I use for work because I’m a content creator and have a regular office job as well. I try to find apps that can work with BOTH positions and make […]
5 Mac Apps that streamline my workflows
For a very long time, I just used my mac as it came. I didn’t bother setting up focus modes, customizing settings, or adding apps beyond what I needed for work, but as I’ve been working on my own personal project more, I found myself wanting keyboard shortcuts and actions to be faster. These are […]
Stop trying to be productive, do this instead (Second Brain Setup)
Be more productive, produce more in less time, and become more efficient. While these can all be good things to strive for, the drive for productivity is surrounded by toxic environments, unrealistic goals, and overwhelming systems. What if we set aside productivity and instead tried something simpler? BUILDING A SECOND BRAIN. A second brain is […]