goal setting, intrinsic motivation, mindset, motivation, personal growth, procrastination, productivity, progress, self-improvement, success

10 Strategies to Use When Feeling Unmotivated

Feeling motivated is like an unpredictable friend. Sometimes, it’s energizing and abundant; at other times, it’s elusive and draining. We’ve all experienced moments when we are unmotivated and uninspired. Maybe you are trying to juggle too many tasks, are bored with a monotonous routine, or are overwhelmed by choices. 10 strategies to motivate yourself when ...

Nathan Machoka

An unmotivated-looking young man at his desk.

3 Ways the Pomodoro Technique Can Change Your Life

With the help of the Pomodoro Technique as a time management tool, you can work with your available time rather than against it. Using this technique, you can divide your workday into 25-minute halves and 5-minute breaks. The Pomodoro technique helps prevent wasting valuable work hours on distractions and alleviates the exhausted sensation that most ...

Viena Abdon

A timer set at 25 minutes.

6 Obstacles Preventing You From Achieving Your Personal Goals

Everybody has personal goals. You may need more money, a promotion, better health, or a more stable relationship. Whatever your end goal, the path to success has many obstacles. When things don’t go your way, your first instinct may be to blame external obstacles holding you back: the economy, the government, partners, friends, etc. Of ...

Nathan Machoka

Small chalkboard with the words 'dream big, set goals, and take action.'

Can Being a Perfectionist Be an Obstacle to Productivity?

Everyone can achieve amazing results, but being a perfectionist can stop you dead in your tracks. Being perfect can be a good thing, but it can also lead to unforeseen problems. If you are a perfectionist, you are guilty of being a procrastinator at some point in your life. In an effort to be perfect, you ...

Armin Auctor

Ambitious business team celebrating success in the office, smiling for the camera and pumping their fists in the air.

6 Ways to Deal With Procrastination

Even if a person has immense talent, bad habits like procrastination can weigh the individual down and rob them of a fulfilling life. If you too are plagued by a tendency to procrastinate and have been wondering how to deal with the habit, follow these six pieces of advice. Try these 6 ideas to control ...

Raven Montmorency

A Stop Wasting Time sign.