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Personal Development

Resources for self-improvement and personal growth. Productivity tips, guides to career progress, goal-setting strategies, and more.

Routine Vs. Non-Routine: Balancing Familiarity With Spontaneity

May 20, 2022February 9, 2022 by Sam
woman waking up morning routine

So far this year, I’ve been focusing on three main goals for myself. Not exactly goals, more like principles I want to follow. One of these goals relates to my routine and its role in …

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Motivation vs. Discipline: The Ultimate Showdown

December 14, 2022January 24, 2022 by Sam
two women running with headphones

Motivation has always been like a kind of drug for me. I seek it out wherever I can find it. And when I do, I thrive on the rush it gives me. I feel like …

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Slow Down to Speed Up: Relaxed Living in a Chaotic World

July 14, 2022November 3, 2021 by Sam
slow happy relaxed sloth in tree

I took a few days off recently for the first time in a while. It’s funny because I often write about how important it is to let yourself rest and take breaks to heal. Even …

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WFH Burnout: 6 Mental Health Tips for Remote Workers

December 27, 2022October 6, 2021 by Sam
frustrated man at desk with coffee and laptop

There are many for whom the global shift toward remote work in the last few years has been the gift of a lifetime. A minimal commute, more time with family, and a lower-pressure work environment …

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4 Ways Minimalism and Productivity Make Great Friends

October 20, 2022September 9, 2021 by Sam
minimalist office computer desk by window

On this blog I dive into what may appear to be a sprawling variety of topics: from saving money to loving yourself, and from building better goals to (for some reason) a bunch of life …

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10 Employer Red Flags to Watch Out for EARLY

October 20, 2022September 2, 2021 by Sam
tense workplace woman on phone with laptop

At present, there is a sizable economic disruption going on, particularly in the US. Many call it a labor shortage, while others insist that labor is available and what we’re seeing is caused by a …

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4 Ways to Build Resilience and Better Navigate Stressful Situations

December 14, 2022August 19, 2021 by Sam
person stretching leg while out jogging

Resilience often distinguishes my proudest accomplishments from those moments when I most disappointed myself or came up short. Same thing when I try to figure out what I most need to accomplish something big. Resilience …

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3 Life Lessons From That Time I was Detained in Iceland

October 20, 2022August 5, 2021 by Sam
road and mountains in iceland

I’m not a travel blogger. I don’t travel all that much. And when I do, I mostly like to sit back and enjoy myself. That way I can soak in the far-reaching diversity of the …

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Self-Education: 6 Pivotal Skills to Become an Expert Self-Teacher

October 20, 2022July 30, 2021 by Sam
self-education man studying with laptop at desk

In my 20 years of formal education, I had a learning experience that I suspect was quite common. On paper, I always did fine, even pretty well from time to time. But I rarely enjoyed …

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How to Eliminate Decision Fatigue (for Good)

June 6, 2022July 8, 2021 by Sam
woman in white shirt red glasses thinking arrows

You have felt decision fatigue, whether you know it or not. Decision fatigue is something we all deal with from time to time, though we may not always recognize it by that name. It is …

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