Peter Koehler
Save Yourself from New Tab Syndrome
The power of engaging with one thing at a time
The other day I was in the middle of emptying the dishwasher, and my phone buzzed.
I checked it, and there was a request for information.
I walked over to my desk to look up the information and sent it over.
Then I happened to see a new email. I read it and began to think about my reply.
I looked over and saw my journal, . . .
6 everyday things that bring me joy
1. Two Twin Comforters instead of one Queen/King (for couples)
This has been a game changer for my sleep. As someone who is sensitive to temperature and movement, having my own twin comforter instead of sharing a big one has made a noticeable difference. As a side sleeper, it’s also nice to have my own blanket I can pull and put between . . .
How to Build New Habits
As we close in upon the New Year, you might be thinking about your resolutions.
One of the best ways to improve in your area of choice is to focus on building habits rather than always relying on sheer willpower.
For example, I used to eat ice cream every night. Then I decided to break that habit by replacing it . . .
Posted in: habitsnew yearproductivityroutines
December 28, 2016
My Tactical Setup for Ultimate Productivity
the tools and methods that work for me
This is the 7th and final part of Productivity Week.
A quick recap of what we've covered so far:
Part 1: The problem with most productivity advice
Part 2: What is productivity anyway? (Hint - it's NOT getting to inbox zero)
Part 3: Time - we don't have that much of it. Do you know how you spend yours?
. . .Posted in: productivityproductsroutinestacticstools
June 26, 2016
Compound Yourself
When it comes to investing your money, one of the first principles to understand is compound growth.
We often hear things like:
"The biggest money mistake I ever made was not starting to invest earlier."
"Start investing even a tiny amount early, and you can be a millionaire by the time you retire."
and
. . .
June 25, 2016
Execution
how to be sustainably productive
This is Part 5 of 7 in my productivity week series.
If this is the first post you're seeing, please also check out Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
There is no separation between mind and body.
It's all one connected organism.
It took me a long time to realize that.
I wish I had realized it sooner.
Posted in: businesscareerexercisefightbackflowfoodmindsetperformanceprocessproductivitystrategythinkingweekly topicwork
June 24, 2016
Personal Reviews
and the power of prioritization
The Power of The Personal Review
On a sunny morning in April 2015 I woke up early, took a shower, and grabbed my backpack like I do everyday to go to work.
But on that Saturday, I wasn't going to work.
I was heading across town to Portland's St. John's neighborhood - a neck of the woods I don't visit very . . .
Posted in: careerlearningmindsetproblemsolvingprocessproductivitypsychologyreflectionthinkingweekly topic
June 23, 2016
