The end of a month is a good time for reviewing goals and any resolutions you might have set for the new year. For some people, this can be a depressing exercise as they see all the things that they did not get done. Don’t get down on yourself! Use the progress you’ve made (or… Read More
This is the time of year when many people make New Year’s resolutions. I don’t do that anymore. Instead, I try to think more strategically about what changes I want to make and what I want to add to my life, not what I want to stop doing. After reading some great books, I have… Read More
Do you ever come across something that feels like it was written just for you? That happened to me this week. I wrote a post about how I plan and block my time in order to use time in the most effective and productive way. All of the tips I shared are tips I use because they… Read More
“Time management” is a tricky term. I used to think that time management was all about getting up earlier, staying up later and cramming as many tasks into the day as I could possibly do. Now I think that managing my time is more about being intentional about my use of time. It means doing… Read More
Even with all the busy-ness of the Christmas season, it’s worthwhile to spend time doing family activities for Advent that are fun and meaningful. You may be thinking, “Sure – how am I going to fit that into my busy schedule?”Read the list below and see if you can find a few things that both… Read More
It’s early in December. Have you already completed all your planning for the season and started on your holiday tasks? No? Neither have I. So let’s just make our peace with that and move forward into the most wonderful time of the year! Here are some tips for last-minute Christmas planning. First things first: let’s… Read More