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A division of Managing Your Mind Defeating the 8 Demons of Distraction
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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Confessions of an Email Procrastinator…
It’s unbelievable. There were 737 emails in the inbox! Oh, the shame and irritation of it. Regardless of my efficiency, I let it happen. From December to June, the emails piled up as a result of distractions and procrastination. There … Continue reading
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Dandelions: A Positive Distraction
My dad, Charlie Ponte, was from Sicily and he loved dandelions. In general, cooking was a positive distraction for Charlie, but the use of dandelions was a special passion. The key was getting young, tender plants. My first encounter with … Continue reading