Trust the Zeigarnik
The Zeigarnik Effect is that mental tug you feel when you have an unfinished task, it’s your brain working on it in the background. It’s why taking breaks when studying actually works, because your ... ...more
tips and exercises ,Time Management
February 10, 2026•2 min read
Winter is a Strategy
I have a client who takes that a bit further. For her, winter is a time of hibernating and information gathering. She spends the time around New Year’s figuring out her goals, but she doesn’t start wo... ...more
Resilience ,Intentionality &Time Management
January 03, 2026•2 min read
Stop Arguing with Strangers
My client has been examining his Time and Energy Sucks. He discovered a big one: Arguing with Strangers on the Internet. In the past, it was an intellectually stimulating exercise for him. ...more
Mental Health Hygiene ,Intentionality Flow State &Time Management
October 20, 2025•2 min read
Time Boxing is Too Rigid
As a leader, you can’t always stick to rigid plans. Your role demands flexibility. Sometimes, the moment you’ve blocked for deep work is the moment a teammate needs your time, or a client crisis pops ... ...more
tips and exercises ,Time Management
July 24, 2025•2 min read
Slacker vs Strategy
🧠 My client told me he was going to push through on the boring task of cleaning up his house — and force himself to do it. ⚡ He has a history of that not working. That’s neurotypical thinking that’s... ...more
tips and exercises ,Motivation &Time Management
April 30, 2025•1 min read
How to Zeigarnik your Pomdoro
The other day I was reading up on neuroscience. I planned to read for 25 minutes and take a 5-minute break—typical Pomodoro. 20 minutes in, my brain felt full. In the past, I would’ve pushed through ... ...more
tips and exercises ,Time Management
March 13, 2025•2 min read
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