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    Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt

    Free to Focus takes you from defensive to offense with your tasks and commitments at the office. Further, it makes a strong case why unplugging from work is important and should be intentional. The system is comprised from Michael Hyatt’s years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience.

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    On Improving,  Observations

    One Small Goal to Restart

    Over the past four-five months, I’ve felt unsuccessful with my health goals. I gave up on my running and exercising goal (surprise) and apparently, it’s been weighing on me unconsciously. To get out my slump, I tried to replace the abandoned goal. However, I kept listing bigger goals, goals I should do, and bucket-list goals. The result? No goal was pursued and I remained frozen. This is the first lie that perfectionism tells you about goals: Quit if it isn’t perfect. ― Jon Acuff, Finish While pondering my dilemma for a few weeks, I kept noticing and trying to maintain the little streak counter on my Headspace app. The app…

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  • At Home

    Clean Bathroom Goals

    Question – With the three-day weekend coming, are you also trying to clean up and clean out your entire home?! Personally, it helps me relax to just get it all done so I’m not cleaning all weekend. Not think about a dirty pile of dishes to come home to when I come back from break is probably the best part of being proactive. 🗓 📦 🤹‍♂️ But seriously, I use great, natural, award-winning cleaning products that make my cleaning a breeze. Or at least not take as long. Now, if they did all the cleaning for me. Ok, I’m off to get some cleaning down before the weekend starts! 🚿…

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  • Observations

    The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide: 5 Ways to Make Her Feel Seen

    Mother’s Day is about one thing: recognition. Regardless of how the day is structured, every mom wants to feel seen for the invisible, constant labor she pours into the family. Whether the date has passed or you’re just “late to the game,” the best gift isn’t necessarily a physical object; it’s the message that you notice and appreciate her. Here is a guide to showing her love, tailored to the five love languages. 1. Acts of Service: Give Her Time Back The most precious commodity for a mom is time. These gifts remove a burden from her plate. 2. Quality Time: Undivided Attention She doesn’t want to spend the day…

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  • On Improving

    How to Put Your Phone in Black and White Mode

    I had forgotten completely about this feature, I was thankfully reminded by Becky Simpson, who is a wonderful illustrator that I follow on Twitter. She was even gracious enough to reply back with the answer. Basic Instructions Settings > general > accessibility > color filters > grayscale Original Conversation on Twitter.

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