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by Aubrey Patterson

Do you find yourself in meetings that are chronically late to begin? 

To the punctual majority who are often pressed for time, being late is like saying, This work is importan...

by Aubrey Patterson

Do white bears sometimes show up to ruin a perfectly good evening or keep you up at night?

Ironic process theory, or the white bear problem, says that attempts to suppress a p...

by Aubrey Patterson

Just time block it.

People seeking organizational help all too often hear this well-intentioned advice from people whose own calendars display a collection of events and other...

by Aubrey Patterson

A great many swear by their to-do lists, and with good reason. Psychologist, author, and film-maker David Cohen maintains that a completed list greatly reduces anxiety.

Indivi...

by Aubrey Patterson

We all have good ideas.

And we should share them and hope our teammates elevate them into something remarkable.

When we have an idea but don’t act upon it, at best it’s just ...

by Aubrey Patterson

Many of us rely on willpower to actualize our biggest goals.

When we want to lose weight, we access willpower to prevent us from eating a piece of cake. 

If we want to save m...

by Aubrey Patterson

When scheduling priorities into your calendar, how often do you place a time block on Someday?

Someday Doesn't Exist on the Calendar

There are seven days in a week and Someda...

by Aubrey Patterson

Not all moments are equal.

By preparing ourselves and truly tuning in to what the world is saying, we can take advantage of timing.

Many don’t account for time; they believe ...

by Aubrey Patterson

You're going on vacation this Friday so you're busy crushing your things-to-do lists, sending quick and clear emails, and crumpling post-its like a pro!

Why?

Meeting with Mys...