Category: Routine
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Part 1: Why It Matters Think about the last time you couldn’t remember a password. You tried the one you always use — wrong. You switched browsers because that’s where you saved it. You checked the sticky note on your monitor. You scrolled through a notes app. And then, finally, the thing you were dreading:…
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I don’t have sound on my phone. No chimes, no buzzes, no alerts. That’s not an accident — it’s a decision I made when I realized I had handed my devices the power to interrupt me at will, and I was paying for it every single time. The ping of a notification — even a…
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Another year is coming to an end. Before we let the expectations of a new year in, let’s take a moment to intentionally end this year. Join me for an end of year reflection. Find a quiet place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for 5-10 minutes to answer the following questions Reflection: You…
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Have you ever lost a file you’ve been working on all day? A spreadsheet? A proposal? You get the blue screen of death and know that all of your hard work is lost. Of course it’s happened. It’s happened to all of us. Many of us turned into compulsive savers—hitting Ctrl+S (Cmd+S on Mac) every…
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The Reality Check Here on The Perch we talk a lot about change and improvement and how vital it can be to help you achieve your potential and to fully support your mission. The thing about change is that it can be hard to implement and even harder to maintain. We are not all in…
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The Cost of Reactive Days It’s almost 5 PM and you haven’t accomplished everything you set out to do for the day. You rush to gather your items so you can get on the road and beat traffic. The drive home isn’t relaxing—it’s full of negative self-talk. You’re already setting yourself up for a less…
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Creating routines that actually stick can be especially challenging for neurodivergent individuals. Here’s how one University of Oregon junior found a sustainable approach that works with her ADHD and autism, not against them. As a person on the spectrum, it’s hard for me to self-regulate, and change is difficult. Routines are calming, but my ADHD…
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The Email Trap: Why Your Morning Matters More Than You Think During discovery interviews with professionals across various industries, I hear the same story repeatedly: “I wake up, immediately check my email, and feel like I’m already behind before my day even starts.” Sound familiar? If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. This reactive approach…