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The Tyranny of Constant Growth

January 2, 2026 | Renée Fishman

We have a deeply embedded cultural expectation that we should always be growing and pursuing more. But that’s not how real life works.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: contraction, cycles, expansion, expectations, nature, productivity, seasons

The False Promise of a Fresh Start

January 1, 2026 | Renée Fishman

A new calendar can hold the magic of possibility and potential. But without a crucial ingredient, the blank space creates the false hope of a fresh start.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: fresh start, hope, manifesting, new year, possibility, potential, productivity, trust

5 Ways Journaling by Hand Can Stop Rumination

December 30, 2025 | Renée Fishman

Rumination can keep you trapped in a prison of thought loops. Here are 5 ways journaling by hand — with pen to paper — can help you break free.

Filed Under: ADHD, Coaching, Productivity Tagged With: ADHD, journaling, mindfulness, productivity, rumination, strategies, thought loops, writing

5 Tips For Shoveling Snow Without Throwing Out Your Back

December 27, 2025 | Renée Fishman

Shoveling snow can be an invigorating full-body workout that doesn’t have to leave you in pain—if you approach it the right way.

Filed Under: Fitness, Productivity Tagged With: fitness, productivity, shoveling snow, strategies, tips, winter

Is It Complicated — or Just Hard?

December 23, 2025 | Renée Fishman

If you’re feeling stuck, it’s crucial to identify whether the thing you’re trying to do is hard, complicated, or both. Here’s why it matters.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: complicated, hard, productivity, simplify, skills, strength, support, systems

The Payoff of Practicing Techniques

December 22, 2025 | Renée Fishman

Practicing techniques isn’t always sexy work, and it can feel boring, but with time and repetition, you’ll get a big payoff.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: confidence, fundamentals, practice, productivity, techniques

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