I can think of a million times I was nervous to start something, but once I got myself to do it, it was no where near as bad as I had made it up to be in my mind. The examples range from simple things like doing the dishes after a big feast or big […]
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My Intention for 2020 (aka: my new “word” of the year)
Last year, the intention I set for my New Year’s “goal” was very fancy, very high bar, and definitely something you’d expect from a professional organizer who should take goals very seriously. 2019: Get Dressed I’d like to report that I definitely got myself dressed and ready for the day way more than the year […]
Family Goal Making Board (to go with the New Children & Youth Program)
Admittedly, I think I went a little over-the-top colorful on this project. Sometimes I can’t fight my desire for so much color! Well, if I ever get sick of it, I’ll just re-do it. 🤷♀️ In January, our church is making a lot of changes to the Children and Youth program. We are excited about […]
A little thought about Setting Goals
I know goal setting is something that is talked about all the time and you are probably sick of it. I know I often tune out to so much of the talk about goal setting, because it always sounds like some version of: “By declaring these goals, I will achieve them and be on the […]
What to Organize for New Years
It seems like today is the day we’re normally starting the Declutter Challenge, but the first Monday of January is the latest possible date this year – January 7th! I almost thought of starting in December or even going one day shorter to 90 days just to start the challenge today, but ultimately it didn’t […]
2018 Resolution Worksheets
Hey y’all! I’m slipping in this quick un-planned blog post really quick. My husband told me this morning that he wanted to do New Year resolutions with the kids, so I created some worksheets this afternoon to help guide my older kids. We’ll do an impromptu family meeting today (or tomorrow if we’re too busy […]
Why Plan?
Why plan? Because planning creates a path to big changes and big successes. Winging it is a strategy that has its time and place to shine, but planning is a good idea most of the time. Can you imagine going in for a haircut and telling your stylist to start chopping and go wherever the […]
Tomorrow I’ll Be Perfect
It is 8:20 pm on New Year’s Eve. My kids are playing Just Dance on the Wii and I’m sitting down to try to write what has been on my mind leading up to New Year’s this year. I think goals are really important, like super important, because they set our direction. If you don’t know […]
Fresh Start Habits
A few days ago while I was at my desk, my five-year old was nearby at the kitchen sink. She asked if she could do the dishes. While I was writing, she put away all the dirty dishes back into drawers and cabinets … still dirty. Luckily there were not that many dishes to unload! […]