Tiny Habits
To form a new habits, you need motivation, the ability to follow through, and a prompt to remind you to engage in your desired behavior. By »
Brainstorming with thick markers
Drawing with thick markers makes it hard to draw small details. But, often when brainstorming on paper, I would find myself using the same pen regardless »
Default to "yes"
If you're often plagued by indecision, make a pact with yourself t0 default to "yes". (Or you could just ask Shonda Rhimes.) In other words, you »
Checklists make us SMART
Setting SMART objectives makes us more productive. But, even those who advocate for this often end up with goals that are vague or amorphous. To prevent »
Mind maps
The more doodles I add to a mind map, the more useful it is in helping me understand how concepts fit together. Because mind maps explicitly »
Catching typos with text to voice
The longer you work on writing something, the easier it is to miss spelling and grammar mistakes that quickly stand out to a second pair of »
Removing mental friction
When possible, remove mental friction from things you (want to) do regularly, no matter how small. This may mean leaving work materials out, so you can »
Completing the set
If you're into collectibles, you know how frustrating or exciting (depending on the situation) it is to be one item away from a complete set. Or, »
Commonplace book
A commonplace book is a tool to catalog ideas, quotes, factoids, and other sources of inspiration. The act of writing them down helps me minimize the »
Office hours at work
Many people are shy about asking for other people's time, even if it's actively encouraged, especially when they're new. For those I work with regularly, I »