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5 Reasons Why Astrology is the Ultimate Productivity Tool

July 14, 2023 | Renée Fishman

When I received my first natal chart reading in 2014, it piqued my curiosity, but I thought astrology was just a fun diversion. As I deepened my study of astrology, I’ve come to see it as a great tool for my personal development and productivity. Here are 5 reasons why astrology is the ultimate productivity tool.

Filed Under: Astrology, Productivity Tagged With: angles, archetypes, astrology, attention, behavior, focus, Houses, meaning, nature, patterns, personal development, perspective, planets, productivity, rhythms, time, vision

5 Questions to Help You Tame Distractions

June 18, 2023 | Renée Fishman

To effectively tame distractions, you must get clear on when and how it arises, and it what contexts. Here are 5 questions I use to get clear on what’s actually causing distractions.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: attention, distractions, focus, mindfulness, productivity

Distractions Are Not Interruptions. Here’s Why This Matters.

June 16, 2023 | Renée Fishman

The internet and the knock on the door are not the enemy. To effectively tame distractions, you first must understand the difference between distractions, interruptions, and distraction objects, so you know which you’re working with.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: attention, distractions, escape, focus, internet, interruptions, productivity, social media

Why You Should Stop Trying to Push Through Your Mid-Afternoon Dip

June 6, 2023 | Renée Fishman

Your mid-afternoon dip isn’t a failing of willpower. It’s a function of biology. Learning how to respect work with your brain can give you the boost of productivity you desire in a more sustainable way.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: attention, brain, circadian rhythm, exercise, focus, injury, mid-afternoon dip, muscle, productivity, recovery, rest, rhythms, ultradian rhythm

7 Reasons Why Flying Trapeze Has Kept Me Engaged for 20 Years

May 30, 2023 | Renée Fishman

When I first discovered flying trapeze, it seemed fair to assume this might quickly be another short-term love-affair. 20 years later, I’m as committed as ever. Here are 7 reasons why the sport keeps me engaged.

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: attention, commitment, consistency, dedication, engagement, fitness, flying trapeze, fulfillment, lessons, life, My Circus Life, patterns, practice, self-awareness

Can’t Focus? Try Zoning Out.

February 3, 2023 | Renée Fishman

When I can’t focus, my habitual conditioning is to “try harder” to reign it in. I’ve learned that this doesn’t work. It may seem counterintuitive, but zoning out is often the best way to hone in.

Filed Under: Coaching, Creating, Productivity Tagged With: attention, brain, distraction, focus, habits, haiku, mind, mindfulness, rest, thinking, zone out

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