Comments on: Microburst Your Way to Success

By: Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross — Tue, 29 May 2018 21:42:29 +0000

In reply to Kathryn. I like the little encouraging statement you tell yourself, Kathryn! :-) Good idea. Thanks for sharing this.

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Mon, 28 May 2018 18:24:22 +0000

I frequently do this with cooking or cleaning. I usually mark it in tasks instead of time. I talk myself off of the couch after a long day with a “I’m just going to unload the dishwasher, that’s it.” Usually I end up unloading, reloading, and wiping off the counters as well. It just takes a little mental trickery to get started!

By: Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross — Mon, 28 May 2018 15:43:46 +0000

In reply to Cat. That's a great idea, Cat. I bet you can get a lot done in one album, especially if it's great music! xo

By: Cat

Cat — Mon, 28 May 2018 04:31:51 +0000

I have a similar technique which does date me a bit. When there’s something I don’t want to do, I put on a favorite album and tell myself that I only have to work on whatever it is that I’ve been avoiding until the album is over. It’s closer to 45 minutes, but it’s basically the same concept.

That being said, I think I’ll take 15 minutes and go clean up the kitchen. :)

By: Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross — Sat, 26 May 2018 23:46:23 +0000

In reply to Tony W. Now you know that your technique was actually at the cutting edge of productivity - ha! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Tony.

By: Tony W

Tony W — Sat, 26 May 2018 23:17:27 +0000

This is interesting. I have noticed when I work on a project I get bored and do something else and then come back to the project.
I guess you can call that a microburst. I never really thought about incorporating the technique into other parts of my life.
Thanks, I will give it a try ;-)

By: Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross — Sat, 26 May 2018 15:47:55 +0000

In reply to catherine. Catherine, I'm sorry. When you're recovering, I bet it's tough to manage those tasks. Good for you, for tackling all those chores in short increments. I hope you continue to heal and regain your energy. xo

By: catherine

catherine — Fri, 25 May 2018 23:02:31 +0000

housework. yardwork. filing. exercise. had bypass surgery last July, still have no great energy reserves. 15 minutes at a time sort of keeps me up to date on most things.