We live in a time when stress and being on the clock all the time has become the norm. In light of the pandemic, many people are still working from home. Predictably, many of our sleeping patterns have also been disrupted. If you thought it was difficult to leave the office at a normal time, it definitely didn’t get easier. Now, your home is your office. It’s not…
I’m currently homeless. It’s really not a good look when women ask me where I live. I’ve set foot in six countries so far this year and it’s only January 10th. Wtf, I ask myself? How do I stay sane? How can I create a home away from home that keeps me grounded, healthy, productive, and happy? It all comes down to habits. Forget your external environment– what is important…
Recently I interviewed an expert on the best ways for optimizing sleep. I was blown away by how much I didn’t know about this topic. As entrepreneurs, we tend to take the “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” approach more often than not. Before my interview with this expert, I knew better than to think that way about sleep. However, I had no idea how powerful effective sleeping was.…
I understand the title of this article is a little intense. That’s my point. Now that I got your attention, let me start by sharing a personal story hoping to inspire you to focus both on the journey and the destination of your dreams, as opposed to the destination only. I was one of those straight A students in high school who also had many jobs and scholarships…
People who have been in meetings with me have probably heard me say, “Let’s move on.” That’s how I tell people they’re on the verge of wasting my time. If they’re lucky, they’ve never heard me say, “Anything else?” That means they’ve already wasted my time, and I’m not happy about it. Time is the most valuable thing you have — and I’m not just talking about the…
Despite centuries of study, science doesn’t fully understand why humans, or other animals, need to sleep. Though there’s little to no explanation as to why we need to lose consciousness for a third of the day or more, what is clear is what happens when one doesn’t get it. The health impacts are far-reaching, ranging from decreased focus to higher risk of heart attack and stroke. There’s even…