Have you ever been asked in a job interview, "What's your biggest weakness?" For years, one of the most popular answers was, "I'm a perfectionist." As someone who spent more than two decades in Human Resources interviewing candidates, I heard that response countless times. People offered it because it sounded like the perfect weakness. It admitted a flaw without really admitting one. Being a perfectionist almost sounded admirable. Today, I see perfectionism very differently. As a life and...

I still remember a fascinating presentation I attended at the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) Conference 5 years ago, where one concept has stayed with me.  Andrea de Paiva, creator of NeuroAU, explained that our physical environment influences our behavior, habits, and mental state in two important ways: it reinforces existing patterns and nudges us toward new ones. Even though we are influenced by many external factors, we often think we make our own decisions. We tell...

Last month, I hosted eight Momentum Body Double sessions. The purpose of these sessions is simple: to help clients turn their intentions into action. During each session, participants work independently on their own projects through two focused Pomodoro work periods, followed by a brief reflection. What struck me was how often I heard comments like: "I should have gotten more done." "I didn't finish." "I only worked for 25 minutes." "I still have so much more to do." Rarely did...