Simplicity & Elimination

The fastest path to more isn't addition, it's elimination. These posts explore what happens when you ruthlessly remove what doesn't serve your mission. You'll find micro-action strategies, 20-minute approaches that compound over time, and permission to do less while creating more impact. Complexity is easy. Simplicity takes courage.
Aug 14

Protecting Momentum When Your Routine Changes

Have you ever returned from travel, family time or group events feeling drained? As an introvert, I sure have. And
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Aug 11

How to Get Out of Bed When Your Alarm Goes Off (The First Time)

I can count on one hand the times I’ve been late to softball practice, work shifts, or meetings due
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Jul 31

8 Ways to Have a Thriving Work Culture For Your Remote Team

With benefits like greater employee productivity and engagement, lower employee turnover and cost savings, it’s no wonder that more
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Jun 20

4 Steps to Help You Stop Working On Your Next Vacation

Today’s technology may make it easy to keep in touch with friends and family, but it also can make
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Jun 19

7 Ways to Convince Your Boss You Can Work Remotely

With perks like extended travel opportunities and flexible hours, more and more employees are asking their bosses to work remotely—
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May 16

7 Ways to Stay Productive in Times of Crisis

This past month has been one of the most challenging balancing acts of my life. My partner’s mother was
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Apr 27

8 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Stressful News Cycles

Forty years ago, we didn’t have access to news coverage 24 hours a day. People read their local newspaper
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Nov 25

Black Friday 2016 at Ridiculously Efficient

One of my superhero skills is creating freedom by helping big thinkers, ambitious professionals and world-changing entrepreneurs effectively communicate their
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May 12

Thursday Thought: Batch To-Dos for a More Productive Day

A long to-do list an be daunting, but this little trick might make all the difference. Rather than creating your
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Feb 04

Improve Attention and Anxiety by Staring at Nature

Feeling anxious and unable to focus? Staring at greenery and nature in general can help that. A recent study from
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Dec 23

Ed Sheeran's Social Media Hiatus Inspires Others to do the Same

Ed Sheeran recently announced to his fans that he would be taking a leave from social media to spend the
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Oct 09

Team RE's Full Digital Detox: Billy

Each member of Team Ridiculously Efficient was tasked with spending one 24-hour period in September without using any screens. That
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