by thetendingyear | Nov 20, 2018 | Habit formation, Mindfulness, Productivity, Project Management, Time Management, Workaholism
I had a little breakdown last week. I knew it was coming because I kept thinking, Is this the day where I finally cry in public? My go-to breakdown moves are crying in public or leaving work early because I am worried I will break down before I can make it to my car....
by thetendingyear | Nov 13, 2018 | Productivity, Project Management, Technology, Time Management, Workaholism, Writing
Two topics I return to over and over in The Tending Year are self development and productivity. Although on the surface they may seem disconnected, they blend together to help me to find balance in my busy life as a graduate student and blogger who works three jobs...
by thetendingyear | Nov 6, 2018 | Dissertation, Graduate School, Project Management, Writing
I usually open the semester by asking my students why they are taking my Composition course. A handful of students will share that they are genuinely excited to improve as writers, but the most common answer I receive is “because I have to.” My university requires all...
by thetendingyear | Oct 16, 2018 | Dissertation, Graduate School, Habit formation, Mental Health, Project Management, Slow Living, Time Management, Workaholism, Writing
Do you ever try to start your creative engine and feel like you are met with the mental equivalent of sputters, grinding gears, and high pitched screeching? Do you ever begin a project eagerly, only to find yourself saying “there is no way I’ll ever be able to...
by thetendingyear | Sep 18, 2018 | Dissertation, Graduate School, Project Management, Writing
My theme this month is a fun one: live the life I want to live. In brainstorming for last week’s focus, I asked myself two questions: What do I want? What do I need to do to get that thing? Unsurprisingly, my answers hearkened back to one of my main goals for The...
by thetendingyear | Sep 4, 2018 | Productivity, Project Management, Time Management, Workaholism
I learned a new productivity method last week that upped my efficiency, time management, and left me feeling positive and relaxed. I know it’s hard to imagine that a simple productivity tool could pack such a big punch, but the Must-Do Method really is that good. What...
