We're often told to remedy overwhelm with productivity "hacks" and time management systems. But what if the answer is to prioritize your basic needs: food, water, rest, movement, and connection. I recently dreamed that while climbing a mountain I got stuck in the middle. I couldn't progress up or down until someone helped me climb … Continue reading Overwhelm Remedy: Nurture Your Basic Needs
There are real obstacles that can keep you from having time to work on your Big Vision (long work hours, family responsibilities, illness, etc.). And then there's perfectionism. The desire to be "the best" and to do it "right" takes a lot of time. And energy. Physical energy to go the metaphorical "extra mile" and … Continue reading Release Perfectionism: Have More Time for What Matters
If the cumulative effect of the last 6+ years has broken your idealist heart, this is for you (and for me too). It's time to turn our idealism into practical idealism. We have visions for positive change: to heal individuals, groups, societies, and the planet. It's good to have a vision. Vision motivates us. People … Continue reading Broken-hearted idealists: Time to turn our idealism into practical idealism
I've been having a lot of conversations recently with midlife women about their Big Vision for their work in the world. As the newest "sandwich" generation, we are stretched between caring for elderly parents and children, the demands of career and home, and the need for money and the meaning. Some trends I noticed during … Continue reading 5 Tips for Midlife Women at Work
Productivity tools, systems, and methods have become a huge moneymaking industry. Getting as much done as possible and "hacking" the limits of your 24-hour day is now a symbol of a "successful" person. Over the past almost 25 years, my work with Big Visionaries has involved helping them bring their visions down to earth. Setting … Continue reading Redefine What Productivity Means to You
