by Nicole Havelka | Aug 10, 2022 | Change Leadership, Community, Mindfulness, Time Management
It’s been about a year since I launched the Defy the Trend community. I had a strong sense of purpose, but not yet a clarity of vision. The purpose was to gather as many people as possible into a vibrant, growing community committed to turning their lives and the...
by Nicole Havelka | May 26, 2022 | Creativity, Mindfulness, Self Care, Time Management
You are worthy of rest. As I started to think about the long holiday weekend, it occurred to me that we tend to fill these days with one activity after another. Particularly since many of us spent a couple of years refraining from in-person social activities due...
by Nicole Havelka | May 14, 2022 | Change Leadership, Community, Mindfulness, Time Management
My instinct always is to rush to judgment. I love pondering what someone else’s ulterior motives might be, making up an entire backstory as if I’m going to play that person in the TV adaptation of their life. I shut down and believe that they can never change or won’t...
by Nicole Havelka | Jan 26, 2022 | Antiracism, Change Leadership, Community, Self Care, Social Justice, Time Management
Are Time Management Problems Really Your Fault? Debunking the Myth and Finding Solutions for Burnout In this article, we’ll explore the root causes of burnout and offer practical solutions to help you push back against the social forces that exacerbate your time...
by Nicole Havelka | Jan 12, 2022 | Antiracism, Change Leadership, Self Care, Time Management
When I was young, I must have thought time was infinite. I mean – time is infinite in the grand scheme of the universe – but my ability to use the time I have available is very finite. When I was young, I would say yes to every activity and commitment that I wanted to...
by Nicole Havelka | Jan 5, 2022 | Change Leadership, Mindfulness, Self Care, Time Management
You did it. You set an intention (or resolution) for 2022. You had all that nervous, bunny-like energy to get started, but how do you feel now? You likely feel like you totally failed on your intention or you forgot it entirely. Here’s the thing about starting a new...
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