I’ve noticed three common time leaks in overwhelmed people’s weeks. Here's the first one: Equating availability with value. Believing this leads you to allow all kinds of interruptions. You actually invite them in because you think you're being helpful. Reliable. Responsible. "Got a minute?" "Quick question." "Can I pick your brain?" You say yes because: You want to be seen as a team player You don't want to seem difficult It really will only take a minute... right? Nope. Her

You're bad at disappointing people... ...at handling the discomfort of the possibility of disagreement, judgment or criticism about your decisions. ...at creating a solid foundation of confidence in your own judgment and decisiveness. And that's why the days run away from you. Why you can't find time to think and plan. Why you finish the workday feeling like you're not doing anything well. Why you have to drag your laptop out at 8 p.m. instead of enjoying some couch time with

There's one thing that makes people stand out this time of year. It has nothing to do with what they're doing right now. Most people have been heads-down all year, cranking out deliverables, diligently attending back-to-back meetings, striving for inbox zero and indiscriminately putting out fires as they pop up. Working hard, for sure.  And not tracking their impact.  So now they're in panic mode, knowing they put in tons of effort but at a loss for how to demonstrate the val

Ever heard of popcorn brain? It's the effect of always looking at our phones. We're constantly checking for updates - in line at the...

Hard work got you where you are, sure. And we're taught that hard work pays off. So of course you're busy from the moment your feet hit...

Do you spend weekends with your stomach in knots and your mind spinning about work? You may be on the second-guessor's treadmill.