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Mastering the 21/90 Rule: How to Build Habits and Achieve Goals

November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Roya Bloom

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21/90 Rule
21 days to build a habit; 90 days to make it a lifestyle. Combine consistency with commitment for long-term change.

#2190Rule #HabitBuilding
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You’ve made the resolution. Again. You’ve set the goal, bought the planner, even downloaded the app. But three weeks later, your old habits are back—and your motivation has vanished. Sound familiar…

Rapid Planning: A Smarter Way to Get More Done by Thinking in Outcomes

October 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Roya Bloom

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Rapid Planning Method (RPM)
Start with Results → Purpose → Massive Action Plan. Tony Robbins’ RPM helps you focus on outcomes first, then map actions.

#RPM #GoalSetting

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You don’t need another to-do list.You need a why-to-do list. If you’ve ever looked at your long list of tasks and felt more drained than motivated, the problem may not be your workload.…

The 5-Second Rule: Interrupting Doubt Before It Starts

October 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Roya Bloom

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5 Seconds Rule
Mel Robbins’ rule: Count 5–4–3–2–1 and just start. It interrupts hesitation and sparks action.
#5SecondRule #TakeAction
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You already know what to do. The real challenge is getting yourself to actually do it.That’s where five seconds can change everything. The 5-Second Rule, created by Mel Robbins, is a deceptiv…

The Personal Kanban Method: Clarity in a World of Chaos

October 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Roya Bloom

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Kanban Method
Visualize workflow with columns: To Do → Doing → Done. Kanban helps you see progress, limit work-in-progress, and increase flow.

#Kanban #Lean

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When everything feels urgent, we need more than just a to-do list. We need a way to see our work, understand it, and move through it with purpose. The Personal Kanban method does exactly that. What…

Hofstadter’s Law – Why Everything Takes Longer Than You Think

October 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Roya Bloom

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Hofstadter’s Law
‘It always takes longer than you expect… even when you account for Hofstadter’s Law.’ Always pad your timelines.

#HofstadterLaw #TimeManagement

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You thought it would take one hour. It took three. Sound familiar? Hofstadter’s Law states: “It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s Law.” It’s not just…

The Pickle Jar Method: A Practical Framework to Reclaim Your Time

October 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Roya Bloom

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Pickle Jar Method
Big rocks (priorities) and pebbles (details) both fit—but only with smart ordering. Schedule big priorities first, then fill gaps with smaller tasks.

#PickleJar

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You’re not short on time. You’re short on structure. Time management often fails because we treat all tasks as equal. The Pickle Jar Method gives us a way to see and prioritize our time with purpos…

The Yerkes-Dodson Law – Why More Pressure Doesn’t Always Equal Better Performance

September 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM

Roya Bloom

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Yerkes–Dodson Law
Arousal boosts performance—up to a point. Too little or too much stress impairs focus. Find your optimal zone.

#YerkesDodson #PeakPerformance

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Pressure can make you—or break you. The trick is knowing how much is too much. The Yerkes-Dodson Law explains a simple but powerful idea: There’s an optimal level of stress for peak performance. To…

Kidlin’s Law – Why You Can’t Control What You Don’t Write Down

September 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM

Roya Bloom

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Kidlin’s Law
‘Progress is better than perfection.’ Kidlin’s Law reminds us action beats endless tweaking. Keep moving forward.

#KidlinLaw #Progress

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If you don’t define the problem, you’re solving the wrong one. Kidlin’s Law states: “If you write down a problem clearly, half of the work is done.” It sounds simple. Obvious, even. But that’s what…

Gilbert’s Law – Why Things Rarely Go as Smoothly as We Plan

September 23, 2025 at 7:15 AM

Roya Bloom

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Gilbert’s Law
‘The longer it takes to complete a task, the more it costs… in effort.’ Gilbert’s Law encourages quick wins and momentum.

#ProductivityHacks

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“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.” But what if we consistently underestimate them? Gilbert’s Law states: “The biggest problem at work is that we don’t think there should be problem…

Buffett’s 5/25 Rule: The Blueprint for Focused Success

September 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM

Roya Bloom

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Buffett’s 5/25 Rule
Write 25 goals. Circle top 5. Avoid the other 20 at all costs. It’s Warren Buffett’s secret to focus on what truly matters.

#Focus #BuffettRule

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What if the very goals holding you back… are the ones you think you care most about? That’s the uncomfortable truth behind Warren Buffett’s 5/25 Rule — a concept that sounds simple but asks somethi…

Wilson’s Law: Why What You Measure Shapes What You Become

September 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM

Roya Bloom

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Wilson’s Law
‘If you want productive meetings, let everyone leave at the same time.’ Wilson’s Law ensures efficiency and respect for participants’ time.

#MeetingEfficiency

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What gets measured, gets managed. But is that always a good thing? Wilson’s Law tells us: “We tend to prioritize what we can measure over what truly matters.” It’s a quiet force behind the way we s…

The 8-8-8 Rule – A Simple Formula to Reclaim Balance

September 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

8 8 8 Rule
Divide your day evenly: 8h work, 8h leisure, 8h sleep. A simple framework to balance productivity, rest, and fun.

#888Rule #LifeBalance

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Ever feel like you’re always working, always chasing, and never fully resting? You’re not alone. The boundaries between work, study, and rest are more blurred than ever. That’s where the 8-8-…

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September 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

The 3-3-3 Rule: A Simple Way to Focus

Imagine sitting at your desk with ten tasks on your list.

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September 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

Falkland Law
‘Never plan further ahead than you can rebuild with your bare hands.’ Build in adaptability by staying hands-on and flexible.

#FalklandLaw #Pragmatism

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Falkland’s Law – When Doing Nothing Is the Smartest Move

Should you act, or wait? That’s a dilemma we face more often than we realize. Falkland’s Law offers an elegant answer: “When it is not necessary to make a decision, it is necessary not to mak…

The Charting Method – Bringing Clarity to Complexity

August 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

Charting Note Taking Method
Great for data-rich content: create tables with columns like dates, names, metrics. Charting method brings clarity to complexity.

#ChartingNotes #OrganizeData

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Ever feel like your notes are a tangled web of unrelated points? If you’re dealing with dense, comparison-heavy material—especially in subjects like history, law, medicine, or project meeting…

Mind Map Method – Unlocking Creativity and Clarity in Note-Taking

August 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

Mind Mapping Method
Start with a central idea, branch out with keywords and visuals. Mind maps help connect concepts creatively and clearly.

#MindMapping #VisualThinking

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Your brain doesn’t think in lines—it thinks in connections. That’s the core idea behind the Mind Map Method, a visual note-taking approach that mirrors how we process and recall information. Instea…

The WOOP Method – Turning Goals into Action with Clarity

August 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

WOOP Method
W: Wish
O: Outcome
O: Obstacle
P: Plan
WOOP turns wishes into actionable, realistic goals. Try it next goal-setting session.

#WOOP #MentalContrasting

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Why do so many goals fall flat, even when our motivation is high? Often, it’s because intention alone isn’t enough. We imagine the result, but we don’t anticipate what might get in the way—or…

August 14, 2025 at 7:26 AM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

Feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and digital chaos?

We’re looking for people to join a 6 month study to try it out. Whether you’re working, studying, or just need better balance in life — this could be for you.

DM us or check out www.royabloom.blog/mpr

#Productivity #TimeManagement #MPRstudy

Join the Morf’s Productivity Rhythm Study Discover a rhythm that helps you focus, breathe, and find more clarity in your daily life.Whether you’re a student, a professional, a parent, or someone se…

August 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

Feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and digital chaos?

We’re looking for people to join a 6 month study to try it out. Whether you’re working, studying, or just need better balance in life — this could be for you.

DM us or check out www.royabloom.blog/mpr.

#Productivity #TimeManagement #MPRstudy

Join the Morf’s Productivity Rhythm Study Discover a rhythm that helps you focus, breathe, and find more clarity in your daily life.Whether you’re a student, a professional, a parent, or someone se…

The Outline Method: Structured Notes for Structured Thinking

August 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

Outline Note Taking Method
Use headings → sub points → details. Outline method keeps notes organized hierarchically, perfect for lectures or writing.

#OutlineNotes #StructuredLearning

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Some ideas don’t need doodles or post-its. They need structure. When information comes fast—during lectures, meetings, or deep study sessions—clarity is everything. The Outline Method offers a clea…

August 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM

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Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

Feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and digital chaos?

We’re looking for people to join a 6 month study to try it out. Whether you’re working, studying, or just need better balance in life — this could be for you.

DM us or check out www.royabloom.blog/mpr.

#Productivity #TimeManagement #MPRstudy

Join the Morf’s Productivity Rhythm Study Discover a rhythm that helps you focus, breathe, and find more clarity in your daily life.Whether you’re a student, a professional, a parent, or someone se…

August 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

Feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and digital chaos?

We’re looking for people to join a 6 month study to try it out. Whether you’re working, studying, or just need better balance in life — this could be for you.

DM us or check out www.royabloom.blog/mpr.

#Productivity #TimeManagement #MPRstudy

Join the Morf’s Productivity Rhythm Study Discover a rhythm that helps you focus, breathe, and find more clarity in your daily life.Whether you’re a student, a professional, a parent, or someone se…

Climbing Back Down – How the Ladder of Inference Shapes What We Believe and Do

August 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

Ladder of Inference
We interpret reality based on assumptions, not facts. The Ladder of Inference reveals how we jump to conclusions. Climb it mindfully.

#CriticalThinking #LadderOfInference

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Why do two people look at the same situation and walk away with completely different interpretations? The answer often lies in a cognitive shortcut called the Ladder of Inference—a mental model tha…

The Cornell Note-Taking Method: Structure That Sticks

August 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM

Roya Bloom

@royabloom.bsky.social

Cornell Note Taking Method
Divide your page: cues, notes, summary. The Cornell method structures learning for review and active recall. A timeless study classic.

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#CornellNotes #Learning

You’ve filled notebooks, highlighted articles, and scribbled across margins—but when it’s time to recall information, your memory falls flat. Sound familiar? If so, you might not need more no…