1. We say yes to things we find difficult to squeeze in our schedule. The key is to commit to less, and be committed to the task we say yes to.
2. We move around, fiddling with one task or the other, habitually keeping ourselves busy, because we aren’t familiar w...

1. Prioritize high-impact tasks that actually matter. These tasks should be 80 per cent of what we do.
2. As for choosing a task, find the meaning and purpose behind it, and then connect to it.
3. Focus on one small task at a time,...

We have a standard rationalization for not honouring our commitments, not spending quality time with our family, or for not meditating or working out. We claim to be too busy.

• Practice with meaning, purpose, gratitude, peace, focus and full presence.
• Physical reminders and cues work best to help us remember our tasks or the way we have to do our tasks.
• If we see a reminder, we generally have a tendency t...