I've noticed a pattern in my own life. When I'm not sleeping well, it's often because I'm not at peace. And when I'm not at peace, it's usually because there's a decision I keep putting off.

It follows me around all day. It's still there when I turn off the light.

Almost every time, the decision inv...

You've rewritten the email four times. The presentation has been "almost ready" for two weeks. There's a decision you keep circling because you can't be sure you'll get it exactly right.

If that sounds familiar, you're not lazy, and you're not broken. You may be dealing with perfectionism, and it's ...

Making choices between potentially good options can be one of the biggest challenges in life. Getting stuck in indecision leads to lost opportunities, leadership failure, damaged relationships, and tremendous anxiety.

Few things bring as much relief as getting decisions made. With practice, you c...

Many people wait until the end of the year to set goals. That’s a great practice, but goal setting throughout the year is needed to make a positive transformation. Goal setting works anytime, and momentum is built by starting. The best time to begin is today.

To make progress, it’s important to und...

Decision making can be one of the biggest challenges in life. Getting stuck in indecision leads to lost opportunities, leadership failure, damaged relationships, and tremendous anxiety.

Few things bring as much relief as getting decisions made. With practice, you can improve your ability to make qua...

Most people procrastinate because they fear failure, and psychologically, they view something that's not perfect as failure. Their avoidance, driven by anxiety, can make them appear lazy.

Clients share with me frustrations about not getting things done. They put off reading, exercise, eating health...

You can make meaningful progress in just 15 minutes. Real momentum comes from consistently making smart, imperfect choices—because progress doesn’t require perfection.

Over a decade ago, when I designed our logo, I chose a tree with seven leaves to represent our “Make it a 7” philosophy. On a scale...

Most procrastination is driven by fear. You avoid facing things because, subconsciously, you believe it keeps you safe (i.e. "I won't get hurt/rejected/judged, like in the past, if I don't engage").

Do you have tasks at home and work you keep avoiding? Think of these as "loose ends" or "mental clut...