Do You Have Too Many Hobbies?
I discuss the dilemma of juggling too many hobbies, signs it's time to quit some, and tips for doing so without guilt or regret.
Things You Can Do For Another’s Crisis
In this article, I offer practical ways to support someone facing a crisis. From providing childcare to cooking meals, I emphasize how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. I also stress the importance of accepting help, as it benefits both the giver and receiver.
How To Resist The Next Shiny Toy…And Why You Should
In our rapidly advancing world, it's easy to get caught up in the latest gadgets and trends. However, constantly chasing the new can distract us from our goals and drain our resources. I provide strategies and tips on how to resist these distractions and stay focused on what truly matters.
How To Give Yourself A Break
In this document, I share my experience of feeling desperate for a break and how I dealt with it. I noticed my energy levels were down due to stress, lack of exercise, poor sleep, and nutrition. Instead of forcing myself to rectify these issues, I decided to assess my energy on a day-by-day basis. I also cut down on my tasks, asking myself if each task was absolutely necessary or could wait. Finally, I gave myself permission to take a break, something I often struggle with. I emphasize that it's okay to step back and take a break.
Reflections on Tranquility By Tuesday
In this article, I reflect on my experience following the rules laid out in "Tranquility By Tuesday". I found many of the rules valuable and easy to incorporate into my weekly planning, such as planning on Fridays, creating a backup slot, and taking one night for myself. However, there were a couple of rules, like giving myself a bedtime and moving by 3 P.M., that I struggled with and hope to improve on. Overall, I've noticed less stress since I started following these rules and I'm motivated to continue integrating them into my life.
Tranquility By Tuesday #9: Effortful Before Effortless
In this article, I explore the concept of "Effortful Before Effortless" from the book "Tranquility By Tuesday". I share my personal journey of how I identified my effortless activities, like playing word games on my phone or reading for pure entertainment, which were consuming my time. By using the principle of "Effortful Before Effortless", I've been able to engage more in meaningful activities without giving up my effortless ones. This has led to a more enriched life. To keep this going, I've made a list of these activities and make sure to engage in one of them before moving to my effortless activities.
Tranquility By Tuesday #8: Batch the Little Things
In this blog post, I explore the concept of "batching" tasks as a means to improve productivity. The idea, taken from "Tranquility By Tuesday," is to group like tasks together to create efficiencies and reduce wasted time. I share my personal experiences trying to implement this approach, including the challenges I've faced and the ways I've adapted the method to my own context. I also discuss the impact of "little stuff" or small tasks that often take up more time than they should. Ultimately, the goal is to make my life more tranquil and less dominated by unimportant tasks.
Tranquility By Tuesday #7: Take One Night For You
In this article, I discuss the importance of taking one night for myself amidst the busy week, a principle I learned from the book "Tranquility By Tuesday". For many years, I've been participating in a choir every Wednesday night - a routine that gives me a refreshing break from my responsibilities. This commitment has not only given me the chance to express myself musically, but also serves as a valuable respite from my intellectually demanding job. I delve into the reasons behind this practice, the challenges I've faced, and how I've managed to stick to it.
Tranquility By Tuesday #6: One Big, One Little Adventure
In this issue of "Tranquility By Tuesday", I share my newfound philosophy of incorporating adventures into my life. This realization came about from my weekly conversations with my stepfather, where I found that my life had become too routinized, with the days and weeks melding into one. To break this monotony, I decided to embrace the challenge from Tranquility By Tuesday of one big and one little adventure every week. These adventures have made my life feel more meaningful and time pass with more attention.
Tranquility By Tuesday #5: Create A Backup Slot
In this piece, I discuss Rule #5 of Tranquility by Tuesday: Create Backup Slots. Despite planning my week, I often find myself derailed by unexpected changes. To combat this, I've implemented 'backup slots' into my schedule, especially for smaller tasks that significantly impact my quality of life if they are skipped, such as grocery shopping and housework. This approach has reduced my stress and increased my productivity.