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Just like a Ninja, stress will sneak up on you. When going through a stressful period there are biomarkers to warn you of the uncomfortable road you’re traveling. A biomarker is an indication of where you are biologically. When you are tired or sometimes nervous, your body might turn on processes that cause you to…

Procrastination can be an all-too-familiar problem that leaves you feeling unsatisfied with low productivity, missed opportunities, and increased stress levels. This article is Part 11, completing the Featured Series addressing procrastination. If you’ve been following the series, it’s likely that you’ve picked up new skills to see more productive days ahead. If you’re just now…

Have you ever felt stuck in life, plagued by fears, worries and lack of confidence? Are you ready for change and would like a way to embrace transformation? Do you yearn for a fresh start, but are unsure of how to break free from the shackles (and sometimes unkind people) that bind you? If so,…

Woks have been a staple cooking tool in traditional Asian cuisine for centuries. Recently, they have gained popularity in Western kitchens because of their versatility and efficiency. The carbon steel wok, in particular, is the quintessential wok for stir-frying, steaming, and deep-frying. Craft Wok has been crafting carbon steel woks for almost 40 years. Made…

As an author, publisher, Certified Coach, Board Certified Hypnotherapist, and content creator, I’m always looking for new writing tools to improve my writing and productivity. Previously, I’d used a half-dozen writing tools and often felt tied to my home computer because many other tools didn’t synch with each other, or allow me to work on…

Procrastination delays an assignment, or defers important decisions altogether. It’s not uncommon for people to put off important work or avoid it entirely. The results of procrastination can have physical, mental, emotional, and sometimes occupational repercussions. The stress and fear of not following through creates subconscious habits that lead to less and less productivity. Continuing…

Julie was a cute little girl with reddish-blonde hair and a few freckles that laced over her nose. She loved music, read books, and imagined herself living in the stories with a sense of adventure. If she only knew. She never felt loved by her mother, who, as a teenager, lacked the skills to be…

Procrastination is sometimes a common behavior, but also a hindrance to achieving one’s goals. Procrastination is the act of postponing or delaying a task or assignment to a later time or date. As we’ve seen in earlier parts of this series, fear of failure, lack of motivation, or simply feeling overwhelmed can each lead a…

A year ago, things looked different from today. I awoke on that Saturday morning, the 14th of May, and noticed a loss of functionality on my left side.   I was having a stroke. My speech was fading, and I knew I needed to get to the stroke clinic.   The Emergency Room The folks…

Mindfulness is a powerful tool to help us overcome procrastination that delays or postpones tasks. It’s easy to avoid completion of tasks when we feel overwhelmed, bored, or simply don’t know where to start. This is Part 8 of our series addressing procrastination, and how to move beyond it. If you’ve missed the earlier articles,…