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A Guide to Reconnecting with People From Your Past
No matter who you are or where you came from, we can agree: 2020 was a doozy. Between a pandemic, remote work becoming the new normal, and a particularly stressful election season, it is understandable that our priorities have shifted toward a state of survival. But...
A Case in Point: Recharging Your Relationships with Big Goals
When you’re in a long-term relationship, it’s natural to get comfortable with routine and the status quo. While that normalcy can be reassuring and provide consistency, it can also make it difficult to accurately judge the health of your relationship. Even when a...
How to Recover from a Stressful Election
Just so we’re all clear, this post was written before election week. We don’t know who won, who’s winning, or what’s happening after Election Day. But, we’ve survived enough elections to know that a few outcomes are given: about half of us are excited and the rest are...
What It Looks Like When You Set Goals Together with Wendy and Jay Papasan
There are points in life that inextricably change your priorities. For Wendy and Jay Papasan that change came in the form of their children. “When we had two really young children,” notes Wendy. “There was probably some kind of disconnect between us and our priorities...
Proven Practices for Setting Goals as a Couple
Imagine what becomes possible when you and your most important relationships get on the same page about your future. Spoiler alert: Everything.
Using Planners Effectively – A TOT Community Spotlight
Paper planners have immense benefits. From helping us remember things better, to keeping everything in one place, or staying focused on the task at hand, writing down our goals and priorities in a physical planner does a lot of good. Today, we’re showcasing two people...
Buried Alive by Too Many Things: A TOT Tale of Terror
The alarm screams, jolting me awake. I wrestle the phone to silence and then lay, joints stiff, thinking about the day ahead. The kids Zoom with their teacher at nine, right? If I get them settled, then maybe I can go over the notes for my report. My chest constricts....
The 10 Rules to Follow for Happy and Productive Work at Home
Working from home can be great for productivity. You don’t have to deal with traffic. Healthy food, outdoor space and other comforts are close by. Many people, including the author of this New York Times article, note this rise in productivity, particularly for...
Regain Focus, Avoid Overload
You’re sitting at your desk when loud chirps from your cellphone make you jump – some app is sending notifications. The noise rattles against the cacophony of your coworkers talking over one another during your Zoom meeting. You can smell your coworker’s lunch heating...