Digital vs. Paper: Choosing the Right Time Management Tool for You
If you’re struggling to make a decision or find the right tool for managing your time, check out the pros and cons of digital vs. paper here.
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The 5 Habits of Highly Organized People
In a world where chaos seems to reign supreme, there are some folks who navigate through life with an air of tranquility and orderliness. These highly organized individuals seem to have unlocked the secret to staying on top of their tasks, managing their time effectively, and maintaining harmonious spaces. But what exactly sets them apart?
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A Few of My Favorite Things
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Bright copper kettles and warm, woolen mittens, Brown paper packages tied up with strings, These are a few of my favorite things.” As we dive even deeper into the holiday season, I’m hearing this song ad nauseam on the radio and in stores (maybe at this point, it’s
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Juggling Chores and Catching a Nap: How to Get the Most Out of Your Weekend
How many of us regard the weekend as a time of rest, leisure and pleasant activities? Not many, I’ll bet. Most of us spend a huge portion of our weekend just catching up – on household chores, projects, and work. While getting a ton of stuff done on those two days is rewarding in its
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10 Easy Thing to Do NOW for Better Productivity in 2024
I was recently inspired by this blog from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist, where he wrote about ten things you can accomplish by taking small steps. He offers ten brief thoughts on how to make changes in your life in various ways by just taking one small, initial step. It made me consider what ten
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PLAN to Succeed (because spontaneity is overrated!)
As a productivity coach, when the topic of planning comes up, I often hear “I don’t have time to plan!” My response is always, you don’t have time NOT to plan! Looking ahead to the day and week ahead and making decisions about what your priorities are, and where you need to expend your time
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Five Things to Stop Doing Now
In the organizing and productivity world, there is a lot of advice on what to do and how to do it. Book after book, website after website, article after article, Instagram post after Instagram post, all telling us what to do to be our most productive and organized self. In all of that deluge of
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5 Simple Steps to Clear Your Messy Office
A few months ago, I discovered K.C. Davis, a licensed counselor, and the creator of the mental health care platform, Struggle Care. I found her podcasts about how to handle home tasks and self-care issues to be enjoyable, approachable, and non-judgmental. I’ve recommended them over and over to clients, and particularly enjoyed her book, How
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How To Hold On to That Vacation Vibe…Just a Little Longer!
As we head into the final month of the summer, many of us will be heading out for one last vacation before the headlong rush into fall, back to the schedule, routine, and other activities that come with the quickening pace of autumn. While we look forward to the respite and relaxation of time away
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I CAN’T SLEEP! 3 Ways to Wind Down After a Stressful Day
Winding down after a hectic day at work, or dealing with kids and home, or both, can be a real challenge. I’m sure I don’t have to remind you that good sleep is crucial to focus, productivity and general well-being (have you been paying attention to every single wellness magazine article, blog and post written
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