In our quest for productivity, choosing the right tools can make or break our success. However, the search for the perfect tool is not a one-size-fits-all endeavour. That's why The S.O.S. Score is here – to guide you towards making ..read more

This piece was published on my 49th birthday. It's been a journey full of wisdom, growth, challenges, triumphs, and countless precious moments. To mark this significant milestone, I want to share 49 lessons I've gathered from my 49 years of life. Each of these lessons has played an instrumental role in shaping who I am today. The 49 Life Lessons Be patient with yourself and others. We're all doing the best we ..read more

I want to introduce you to a transformative concept that has revolutionized my approach to productivity. It's called "The Productivity Diet," and it's all about striking the delicate balance between quality and quantity in our daily lives. Just like any diet, it's not a quick fix, but a sustainable lifestyle that fuels our productivity over time. In a world that values constant busyness and the pressure to do more, we often overlook ..read more

Every week I have a daily theme where I give my overarching focus to planning. The key to planning isn't just making sure you have your external commitments locked down and taken care of in the days ahead. It's also to make sure that you've got your internal commitments locked down. You need to make sure you're balancing commitments. But, strangely, we often do this in reverse order. That means we are ..read more

Years ago, I scribbled this quote down on a sticky note and I've shared it multiple times: "Cope with what you can't control. Command what you can control. That's how you conquer the day." This simple yet profound idea invites us to reflect on the nature of control, how it affects our well-being, and how we can better manage our emotions and decisions in a world filled with uncertainties. By understanding the ..read more

I've spent years exploring the intricacies of time management. I've tried and tested countless techniques and strategies to help people make the most of their days. And what I've discovered is that we need to shift our mindset from "managing" time to "mastering" it. The secret lies in improving our relationship with time itself. It's easy to fall into the trap of believing that time is our enemy. We constantly feel like ..read more

On the surface, it seems logical to have an overly specific calendar when it comes to scheduling every minute of our day. After all, we cannot manage what we don't measure. However, there are risks associated with being too specific on your calendar. When we try to micromanage every detail of our day, we forget to leave room for the unexpected. We may become so focused on sticking to our plan that ..read more

I've made no secret about my night owl tendencies. But whether you're a night owl like me or not, it's important to begin your day before bed. Not sure what you can do to make that happen? Well, these 20 ..read more

As a society, we've been taught to glorify early risers. We look up to those who are up at the crack of dawn, feeling energized and ready to tackle their day. We associate waking up early with productivity, success, and even morality. But what if I told you that becoming an early riser might not be the best thing for you? In fact, what if I told you that it could be ..read more

Too often, we get caught up in the daily grind of our lives. We forget to take a step back and really examine how we're spending our time. We go through the motions: ticking things off our to-do lists, taking endless (and sometimes senseless) meetings, and going to appointments. But we don't stop to ask ourselves if we're really making the most of the precious hours we have each day. That's where ..read more