Can being overwhelmed kill your productivity? Absolutely. But maybe not the way you think.
Tag: personal
Goodbye 2020. Hello 2021.
2020 - What. A. Year. There was a lot to deal with, wasn't there? I won't mention the big events that have been talked about over and over. We all know what they are. Instead, here's a quick recap of my year, personally. Early on in 2020, work got overwhelming. My very first post was… Continue reading Goodbye 2020. Hello 2021.
Officially On Hiatus
You may have noticed that I haven't made a post at all so far this year. There are a few reasons for that, but the main one is that my day job is keeping my extremely busy lately and will continue to do so for the next few months. So, the plans I have to… Continue reading Officially On Hiatus
One Word 365 (2020)
The purpose of One Word 365 is to put aside the usual New Year’s resolutions that we never seem to keep. Instead, you pick one word. Just one word that you want to spend the year focusing on and living out… whatever that may mean for you, personally. My One Word for 2020 is focus.… Continue reading One Word 365 (2020)
The Reading Rut of 2019
I go through at least one reading rut every year, and I'm currently in one. Part of the reason is that my job is keeping me busy and mentally exhausted. The other reason, I believe, is that I'm reading St. Augustine's Confessions, which is not light reading. The little bit of time I get to… Continue reading The Reading Rut of 2019
A Slight Shift
Right off the bat, let me say that the focus of this blog is not changing. Being a writer, reader, and Christ follower is still what will drive the content here. But I will be making some changes. My personal and professional goals demand it. But I still want to provide content for you guys.… Continue reading A Slight Shift
The Long-Distance Race
"The Christian life is not a series of 100-yard sprints; it is like a cross-country race. It’s a long obedience in the same direction." - Alistair Begg I realized long ago that I'm not a very patient person. I sometimes wonder if it has something to do with the era I've spent my teens and… Continue reading The Long-Distance Race
A Slight Change in Plans
I had meant for A.D. 30 to be the last book I read in 2014. I didn't get to it before the year ended, and so it became my first of 2015. I'm taking that as a sign. I enjoyed this book so much. It encouraged my faith, and reminded me just how much I… Continue reading A Slight Change in Plans
Jess Boudreaux 