Productivity
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 7. I should sleep more in 2026, and so should you.
I write this with a total of beautiful 8.7 hours of sleep. Yesterday I was extremely tired, and I had to use all of my willpower not to take a nap in the afternoon. I went to bed at 10… Continue reading
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Planning for the next year is… challenging
I’m currently in Venezuela, and I’m supposed to continue working for my clients as a Virtual assistant and accountability partner, writing in WordPress (I try to post once per month), renew my passport, plan my 2026, and enjoy time with… Continue reading
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I thought Vision boards were wishful thinking… then I read the Science.
I initially dismissed vision boards as superficial, but research reveals their potential when designed correctly. Effective boards should focus on “Process Visualization,” acknowledge obstacles, and incorporate personal values to energize action. Following these principles, vision boards transform from mere decorations… Continue reading
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I use these tools every day to increase my productivity :)
Here I share productivity tools that enhance time management, including Fathom for AI note-taking, Grammarly Premium for grammar and tone-checking, Gemini for expense tracking and script creation, and Stayfree for app usage management. These recommendations are personally tested by me,… Continue reading
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Level Up Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to the Gamification of Self-Improvement
Hello there! I am not used to publishing “long” articles… but I’ll give it a shot 🙂 Why? Well, I know we’ve all been there. You set a new goal, and maybe it’s learning a language, starting a fitness routine,… Continue reading
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My Productivity Hack? One Thing I don’t like.
You know those days when your brain is all foggy and not cooperating? I know them well. As someone who helps people streamline their lives and businesses, I’m always looking for that next great productivity hack. Lately, I’ve found it… Continue reading
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Setting up alarms can be a real game changer.
Here I share my transformative experience with my alarms, where they turned from a source of annoyance to a beneficial tool. Initially dreading the jarring sound, I changed to a gentle alarm that increased in volume with nature sounds. Introducing… Continue reading
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