Are You Letting Your Outer Critic Steal Your Time?

Your outer critic is a lot like your inner critic. Both drip with negativity. Both are big time wasters. And both are nearly invisible, until you notice them. So, we’ve focused on the ways that your inner critic steals your time and energy in some recent blog posts. And we’ve shared tips about how to…

Guilt Sapping Your Energy? Whether You’re 30 or 70, This Helps

Guilt is a huge energy drain. Whether you’re embarking on your career or looking back on your life, there’s no good purpose served by feeling guilty. But lots of us do just that, and the consequences are truly devastating. Maybe that sounds like an overstatement to you. But if you think about the cumulative effects…

Scarcity Mentality and Self-Criticism-Time Wasters Extraordinaire

The scarcity mentality coupled with self-critical messages are two of the biggest time-wasters going. Why do I say that? Well, a scarcity mentality knocks you off-track and puts you in a reactive stance that’s fundamentally dis-empowering. Then your Inner Critic drones on, undermining your confidence as it points its shaming finger at you. What’s needed is a…

Your Inner Critic Needs to Go – 1 Big Fact and 3 Timely Tips!

Everyone has an Inner Critic. It’s an internal voice that I struggle with as much as the next person. So here’s the first thing I want to tell you: Your Inner Critic has NOTHING useful to say to you. That’s so important that I want to repeat it (and I hope you’ll click to tweet…

Inner Critic Got Your Ear? Quiet That Voice Now!

It’s a question we all need to ask ourselves: Has your Inner Critic got your ear? The voice of your Inner Critic is one of the most destructive voices you’ll ever hear. We all have that voice inside – and I’ve got practical ideas that really work, when it comes to quieting the cacophony!

To-Do List Power! Todoist Integrates Tools for Finding Time

To-do lists are powerful time management tools. Unfortunately, many people avoid using to-do lists because when used unwisely they can easily become overwhelming, discouraging and guilt-provoking. There are lots of on-line apps for creating and maintaining to-do lists. Or, if you prefer, there’s always the paper and pencil option.

Procrastination Prison-What is Keeping You Trapped?

Procrastination is a prison built out of denial, delay, frustration and failure. But you don’t have to stay stuck there. It may feel like a prison – but in reality, you ALWAYS have the key right in your hand! Overcoming procrastination requires more than efficiency tools. You need to go deeper to get at the roots of…