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One Life Changing Day
After the waking nightmare that was 2020, I wanted to enter 2021 focused and ready to reclaim some feeling of control in my life. If I learned anything from Covid-19 and months of quarantine, it is to be grateful for each day that I wake up in good health with the power to determine my own destiny. I graduated college and law school, but as I haven't won a Nobel Prize or a MacArthur Genius Grant (yet), I reckoned there was more I could learn about goal setting - so I decided to check out Achievement 21: Goalapalooza on January 2, 2021.
One Life Changing Day
As we welcome 2023…read the words of one past Achieve! attendee about how the workshop changed her life.
One Life Changing Day
After the waking nightmare that was 2020, I wanted to enter 2021 focused and ready to reclaim some feeling of control in my life. If I learned anything from Covid-19 and months of quarantine, it is to be grateful for each day that I wake up in good health with the power to determine my own destiny. I graduated college and law school, but as I haven't won a Nobel Prize or a MacArthur Genius Grant (yet), I reckoned there was more I could learn about goal setting - so I decided to check out Achievement 21: Goalapalooza on January 2, 2021.
When it comes to setting goals, 10 x 10 % ≠ 1
In the next few weeks many of us will write our goals for 2022. Unfortunately, though, many of us set ourselves up for failure before we even get started.
Apochromatik's Holiday Guide
The holidays are here! With the combination of work parties, family activities, an expanded to do list, and all the end of the year craziness, you may not have been sitting at your desk, hitting refresh on the Apochromatik blog. We’ve rounded up some of our resources on the holidays, both articles that have quoted us as experts, and our own blog posts that can help you end December with deepened work relationships, having advanced your career, and with time and energy left for your most important relationships.
ApochroMinute 66: Focus
Can you believe we are almost half way through the year?
When you have big goals, progress can feel insurmountable.
That’s why this week we invite you to take one minute to watch the power of Niagara Falls eroding away the rock below. Progress doesn’t happen over night; it’s the result of small steps (or drops of water) over time.
Then go to www.aposignup.com/goals and join us to commit (or recommit) to your goals for the second half of 2021.
ApochroMinute 65: Distraction
If you’re overwhelmed by a constant barrage of notifications, this week’s ApochroMinute is for you.
ApochroMinute 64: Summer Goals
This week’s ApochroMinute features summer advice from Calvin and Hobbes.
One Life Changing Day
After the waking nightmare that was 2020, I wanted to enter 2021 focused and ready to reclaim some feeling of control in my life. If I learned anything from Covid-19 and months of quarantine, it is to be grateful for each day that I wake up in good health with the power to determine my own destiny. I graduated college and law school, but as I haven't won a Nobel Prize or a MacArthur Genius Grant (yet), I reckoned there was more I could learn about goal setting - so I decided to check out Achievement 21: Goalapalooza on January 2, 2021.
ApochroMinute 63: Rewards
You’ve probably heard that rewards are an important part of goal achievement. If you’ve struggled with rewards, this week’s ApochroMinute will help.
ApochroMinute 61: Butterflies
What do butterflies have to do with your career? We’ll share the answer Thursday. But for now, this week’s ApochroMinute brings you a moment of calm to take a breath and maybe even reflect.
ApochroMinute 60: Dare Greatly
Teddy Roosevelt gave his “man in the arena“ speech 111 years ago this week. What can job seekers learn from it? Find out in this week’s ApochroMinute.
How a Mastermind Can Change Your Career
*OK, so maybe I’ve never had a direct conversation with TV character Leslie Knope of “Parks and Recreation." Or with Amy Poehler. But I’m pretty sure if I could, they’d both be in favor of masterminds. And, as we know, waffles.
When it comes to setting goals, 10 x 10 % ≠ 1
Just a few weeks ago, many of us wrote goals for 2021. Unfortunately, though, many of us set ourselves up for failure before we even got started.
You’ve probably heard the statistics: only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. To go from a goal setter to a goal achiever, start by remembering that 10 x 10% ≠ 1. In fact, when it comes to goal setting, 10 x 10% = 0.
7 Productivity Strategies During Challenging Times
It can be difficult to be productive right now, so we wanted to suggest seven strategies if you’re struggling.
10 Strategies to Keep Productive & Positive During a Crisis
Almost exactly 6 months ago — March 26 — we shared these 10 Strategies to Keep Productive & Positive During a Crisis. We’ve since heard from many readers how helpful they’ve been, so we’re sharing them again today in case you missed it the first time or could use a reminder.
2020 Has Really Been Something...Embrace Support
*OK, so maybe I’ve never had a direct conversation with TV character Leslie Knope of “Parks and Recreation." Or with Amy Poehler. But I’m pretty sure if I could, they’d both be in favor of masterminds. And, as we know, waffles.
7 Productivity Strategies During Challenging Times
It can be difficult to be productive right now, so we wanted to suggest seven strategies if you’re struggling.
10 Strategies to Keep Productive & Positive During a Crisis
I was recently on a panel asked to share strategies for keeping productive and positive during a crisis. (For the entire discussion on “Motivation and Resilience – Key Thoughts in a Complex World,” click here to listen.) Some of the ideas my fellow panelists and I shared might be helpful to you.
To be clear, we certainly don’t want to minimize the current – or any – crisis. If you are in the middle of a life and death crisis, these strategies will be of very limited use, and reaching out to a therapist or other support will be more helpful. But for others, I hope these ten strategies can help you keep productive and positive.
Apochromatik's Holiday Guide
The holidays are here! With the combination of work parties, family activities, an expanded to do list, and all the end of the year craziness, you may not have been sitting at your desk, hitting refresh on the Apochromatik blog. We’ve rounded up some of our resources on the holidays, both articles that have quoted us as experts, and our own blog posts that can help you end December with deepened work relationships, having advanced your career, and with time and energy left for your most important relationships.