Sometimes efficiency morphs into automatic behaviors (or habits) that no longer serve you well. Changing habits takes a time investment!

Nicole's picks for the best of 2021 from books to streaming shows to YouTube channels to a surprising December discovery that's a new fave.

The phrase that is both doable and actionable

Trello is a great tool because I can always answer the question "what do I need to focus on next?"

Are you feeling a little "blah" or like you are stuck in a rut or like you are languishing? Turns out many are feeling that same way!

motivation comes from taking action and not the other way around! Action leads to motivation.

Our brains are always thinking: that's what they do. Once we recognize this, we can begin to shift it.

This past year, I have experimented on my own productivity strategies. Here are the top 3 lessons that have stuck.

Email seems like a constant flood of information, news, updates, to-do items, calendar invites, project updates.

Checklists can help in accuracy and efficiency as well as saving aggravation and time.

How do you start your morning or spend a day off or when you have 5 or 10 spare minutes?

Have you ever had an a-ha moment? Maybe it's been something that you do (or don't do) and a slight shift in perspective or someone says...

Any fellow people-pleasers in the room? Saying no is a learnable skill!

As you bring awareness to your energy levels throughout your day, you can start to see patterns. The goal is to minimize what drains you and

I used to think that a routine wasn't for me because I love being spontaneous. My simple routines actually provide a springboard.

It seems that busy-ness has a certain status attached to it. We have a finite amount of hours in any given day, but energy is renewable.

Stop waiting to find your joy

An interesting study found that people who make resolutions are more likely to change their habits.

When you want to make a change in your life, there are times that it can feel difficult. Ask anyone who has made a New Year's resolution...

The beginning of a new year seems to prompt a lot of "favorites" and "best of" lists. Here are mine!