Work Risk into Your Everyday Life

Are you wanting to make some changes in your life, but fear is holding you back? Find the confidence to take that big leap by making one small change every day. Even small changes like changing the route you take home every day, wearing an outfit that's a little outside your comfort zone, or getting a new hairstyle, is enough to awaken the risk-taker in you and give you the confidence to make more important changes in your life. With each small change, and the risk that comes along with it, you will improve your confidence until you are finally able to make the big changes you've been dreaming about.

Set Yourself Free from Past Obligations

If you've had projects on your "to do" list for weeks or months, then it may just be time to let those tasks slide, and resign yourself to the fact that they just aren't going to get done. If you have not yet found the time to finish, or even start them, give their priority serious reconsideration. Let yourself let go of the guilt and enjoy the peace of mind of setting yourself free of the obligation.

Tip for Tackling Procrastination

Instead of focusing on the task itself, focus on how you will feel once you have completed it. Think about how you will benefit from having it done, or how will improve your life. If you can think of 2 or 3 compelling ways of how your life will be better, you are much more likely to find the inspiration to take action.

Become a One-Minute Master with Quick Tasks

In just a minute or two, you can weed out old business cards from your wallet, you can shred a few old documents, or you can streamline the pens in your drawer with only ones that actually work.

These things can be done while on hold, while downloading software, while waiting for something to load, or while waiting for a conference call to start. Take advantage of those 60 second pockets throughout the day. You will be amazed at what a difference it can make on improving some of the frustrating elements of your day (like grabbing for pens that don't work!). It is also a super quick way to give yourself brief breaks throughout the day, and it can make a huge difference on how productive you feel.

Purge to Make Room for Inspiration this Spring

Renew your conscience and your space by purging all that is old to make room for things that inspire you and allow you to enjoy your space and time. If it does not make you feel great when using it or looking at it, then there is no place for it in your home or life.