@mppllc via Twenty20 My journal used to be probably exactly what you picture when you think of a preteen writing in her diary. Pink and floral, it was sealed with a cheap gold lock and a key I kept around my neck. And, if you were to jimmy it open, you would find exactly what…
@sussialfredsson via Twenty20 The strength your thoughts possess to steer the course of your life is often grossly underestimated. It is for that reason you must take stock in your thinking process on a regular basis, whether good or bad. Not every thought that drops into the space between your ears is worth being allowed to…
You might feel inadequate when others flaunt the tantalizing places they go, the fascinating people they meet and the envy-worthy stuff they buy. But the voice in your head can land a worse blow to your confidence and your drive toward achievement. Related: The Art of True Confidence You know that voice, the one that traps…
@nateemee via Twenty20 For as long as I can remember, I have used an alarm clock to wake myself up in the morning, and although I despise the jarring beeping sound, it’s better than when my kids beat my alarm to the punch before dawn. Mornings have long been a struggle for me. I hate…
@annaelisabethsmith via Twenty20 How you start and end your day—and everything you do in between—can predict a lot of things: your attitude, your productivity, your success. Are you paying attention to your routine and the habits you fill it with? Don’t just float through life; be intentional with your time. Start with inspiration from these…
@alliecandice via Twenty20 If you struggle with managing your greatest resource, time, it is possible that you have not yet harnessed the power and leverage of creating daily disciplines. An ancient Proverb says, “He who neglects discipline despises himself.” The most powerful decision you will ever make in productivity is building rhythm and routine around…
@arinaerish via Twenty20 Heard the term “breathwork” lately? The practice of focusing on your breathing as a way to calm the body and mind is seemingly everywhere, from yoga studios to Goop to wellness influencers’ Instagrams. The idea is that performing a series of breathing exercises can lead to emotional and physical shifts—namely, letting go of stress. Most practitioners…
There has been much discussion recently on industry-leading publications about the effectiveness of video on social media. For example, did you know that video posts on Facebook receive at least 59 percent more engagement than other post types? Since our 2017 research with Animoto comparing square vs. landscape video, little has been published around the…
@criene via Twenty20 You are the sum of your habits. When you allow bad habits to take over, they dramatically impede your path to success. The challenge is bad habits are insidious, creeping up on you slowly until you don’t even notice the damage they’re causing. “Chains of habit are too light to be…
@creellauren via Twenty20 Although we tend to think of artists and innovators in terms of romantic words like inspiration, disruption and so forth, the lives of our most creative role models tell a different story. Maya Angelou, whose stirring words have moved so many readers, armed herself for writing with the same three reference books…