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Why “Eat the Frog” is the Worst Productivity Advice

September 3, 2024 | Renée Fishman

In the canons of productivity advice, the advice to “eat the frog” — to do your most difficult task first — is the worst. Here’s why it’s flawed and what to do instead.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity Tagged With: ADHD, advice, coaching, effectiveness, myths, nervous system, overwhelm, priming, procrastination, productivity, strategies, tips

Not All Inaction is Procrastination — 3 Legitimate Reasons to Delay

June 19, 2024 | Renée Fishman

Contrary to popular belief, not all delay or inaction is procrastination. Here are 3 legitimate reasons to delay taking action, even if you feel like you should be acting faster.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: cycles, effectiveness, efficiency, procrastination, productivity, resistance, seasons, timing

How Astrological Literacy Freed Me From a Cycle of Shame and Blame

May 9, 2024 | Renée Fishman

In the moment I was about to spiral down the drain of shame and blame over another failed goal, I was saved by an insight thanks to newfound literacy in astrology. Here’s how understanding my solar return chart saved me from a cycle of despair, and how it can help you.

Filed Under: Astrology, Life Tagged With: astro-literacy, astrology, astrology 101, awareness, blame, chart interpretation, effectiveness, efficiency, empowerment, holistic productivity, insights, literacy, productivity, shame, solar return, timing

Is Breathwork More Effective Than Meditation?

February 25, 2023 | Renée Fishman

Is breathwork more effective than meditation? It’s a trick question, and one that reveals significant ignorance. Let’s break it down.

Filed Under: Fitness, Productivity Tagged With: breathwork, comparison, effectiveness, fitness, health, meditation, wellness

The Most Valuable Lesson I Learned From Tony Robbins

February 26, 2018 | Renée Fishman

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Since November 2010, I have attended 3 of Tony Robbins’ events as a participant and served on the event crew for his events 10 times. In that time, Tony Robbins has taught me many important lessons. One lesson stands out as perhaps the most important — and it wasn’t even something he said.

Filed Under: Business, Life Tagged With: Business Mastery, coaching, communication, effectiveness, skills, teaching, Tony Robbins, understanding

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