A good morning routine doesn’t guarantee a good day, but it sure makes it more likely! I know there are elaborate morning routines out there, and for anyone who successfully manages a complicated sequence of morning tasks: you don’t need to read this. No need to fix what isn’t broken. Mornings aren’t my favorite. I’m […]
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Time Management Tip: Group Your Roadblocks
What happens when you are driving and suddenly you are stopped by big orange cones and a detour sign? You have to leave your path for a while before you get to where you’re going. It isn’t the end of the world, and you do eventually arrive. During our day, we get several detour signs […]
Stop Lying To Yourself
Procrastination can be a powerful tool. Sometimes I’m so busy procrastinating something I don’t want to be doing, that I get a ton of other tasks done in the meantime. And it is true, there is something about deadlines that makes our adrenaline rush and in the last minute frenzy, we work hard and fast, […]
Make Time Matter! {Productivity How To}
Whether you work at home or in an office, we all work. Sometimes we have to fit our work in between this and that, but sometimes we can carve out a bit of time. What do you do when you’ve got 2 hours to get stuff done. If you’re like many people, you spin your […]
Daily Schedule FREE Printable
The best to do list is one that is given a timeline. This is why my very favorite kind of to do list is one written out on a schedule. This helps me mentally step through how I will accomplish things and plan things to be more efficient logistically. All that makes my time more […]
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! […]
Uses For A Timer!
I love my timer! It is one of my most versatile household tools. Here are the uses I’ve found for a timer: Time-out: Rule of thumb is one minute per year old. I think if you’re a mom, that is how long of a nap you should get to take … one minute per year old […]
Your Guide To Planning Each Day
As a professional organizer, one of the services I offer my clients is life management consultations. I help clients sort through the demands on their time, identify priorities, and develop a plan that will reduce stress and increase peace. Most moms I work with suffer from feeling overwhelmed. I’ve noticed a few things these moms […]