Okay, okay! When I say “Type A Personality” I’m clearly referring to myself. “Hi, I’m Raya and I’m a recovering structure addict”. Like most Type A individuals, I thrive on structure, organization and time-specific tasks. I say that I’m a recovering structure addict because I’m working on not being so rigid. My need for structure […]
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It seems like 24 hours in a day are just not enough to get everything done! One popular meme on social media refers to how we have the same hours in a day as Beyoncé. This implies that if Beyoncé, a mother of 3, a wife, the most decorated Grammy-award winner, a brand, Queen of
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Every single person on earth has the same 24 hours in a day. But no matter what’s on your list of things to do for the day, week, or months ahead, it’s still easy to feel overwhelmed! When it’s time to buckle down and get serious about accomplishing a task or project, it’s best to
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Productivity is a force to be reckoned with—but so is procrastination. Fortunately, I’m not a procrastinator. I just can’t do it, because I wind up constantly thinking about what I need to get done. It’s easier for me to just get my task done, and then I can do whatever I want. With that said,
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For many of us, working from home is the new normal. Luckily, adapting to our new situation is possible—but no one said it would be simple. Working from home has its ups and its downs! On the one hand, it can be a blessing to have your commute reduced to the distance between your bed
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Calendar management isn’t always as simple as filling in your appointments and making sure there are no overlaps. It’s also helpful to use certain tips and tricks to keep that calendar running smoothly! Your calendar requires regular care and maintenance. Otherwise, you could end up swamped with menial tasks and devoid of time to focus
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There are two kinds of people in the world: those who have a planner to look like they are serious, and those who have planners because they take their lives seriously. Mind you, there is nothing wrong with not having a planner or better yet not seeing the need to use one. Believe it or
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Having a planner is important because it provides a sense of direction and outlines measurable goals. A planner is a tool that is useful for guiding day-to-day decisions and also for evaluating progress and changing approaches when moving forward. Planners can be effective if you use them properly, and most importantly, regularly. If you use
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The dictionary definition of discipline is action or inaction that is regulated to be in accordance with a particular system of governance. Discipline is commonly applied to regulating human and animal behavior. In the academic and professional worlds a discipline is a specific branch of knowledge, learning or practice. Being disciplined does not necessarily mean
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