Functional fixedness, also known as cognitive bias, is defined as “a cognitive bias that limits a person’s ability to use an object in more ways than it is traditionally used and affects an individual’s ability to innovate and be creative when solving challenges.” Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias that limits a person’s ability to be creative when solving challenges. This means that […]
Being able to focus on one task at a time will greatly impact your success in all areas. Strengthening your focus is the optimal and quickest way to being able to complete a task. Divided attention does not allow you to accomplish more tasks in an optimal amount of time. Carlson’s Law states that that interrupted work will take longer […]
In recent years, I have chosen a word of the year to guide me through all areas of my life. I use this word to set my intention for the whole year. I believe that having a word of the year has truly assisted me in accomplishing my goals and remain focused on what them. People usually continue with practices […]
During this year, I want to rate each day as it relates to productivity. My goal is to be more productive in the present year than I have been in previous years. I want to accomplish more meaningful things. Meaningful things to me. What is meaningful to you may differ from what I place importance on, so I am measuring […]
As a mother, mom guilt can be present throughout all the stages of your relationship with your children. It can have varying consequences to your relationship with your children, your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others. It can be a heavy weight that can compound your responses to certain situations. It can paralyze you from making decisions for […]
Carlson’s Law Introduced We all have experienced those days when it seems like you start with a long list of tasks to complete before the end of the day and then more tasks are added as soon as you begin something. Then there are those things that happen unexpectedly. Everything still has to be completed. Carlson’s Law states that interrupted […]
Laborit’s Law Also known as the Law of Least Effort Laborit’s Law is the principle that states people prefer to complete easy tasks first to gain immediate gratification, while delaying more difficult tasks. This delay results in levels of procrastination. Laborit’s Law is also known as the Law of Least Effort. Additional productivity and personal development laws Looking at the […]
Some people create resolutions for the year. Or develop goals they hope to accomplish. They begin to put in place a plan of success that will guide them for the upcoming months. I agree with doing all of these things. But for myself, I set my intention. I understand that attracting things to my life that I want more of […]
Prompt #2: November 2, 2021 Good morning! The beginning of something sets the tone for the rest of that thing. This is true for your morning routine and its involvement in the rest of your day. I am truly into productivity, planning, and prepping so mornings are definitely a time that I hold sacred. I am all about planning my […]
Parkinson’s Law is defined as the process by which work will expand to fill the time allotted for its completion. It was first described by Cyril Northcote Parkinson in an article in the Economist in 1955. It is a business principle that can be applied to other areas of your life as well. Parkinson’s Law really harms your progress and […]