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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Looking to get and stay organized in your office? Whether you work from home, from a business office, or a little bit of both, incorporating just a few habits into your routine will help you keep your work space organized and your day productive! DON’T depend on the visual cue of paperwork to remind you
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How are those new years’ resolutions going? Still holding strong? Or are you too sore, too hungry, or too frustrated to continue? Or did you just not bother to begin with? The change in the calendar year brings a spirit of renewal to many, but it can be short-lived. If you need some inspiration to
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Looking for a good planner to start the new year with? Maybe you’ve already got your task and time management system in place and it’s serving you well. If not, here are a few things to consider and some suggestions. A key component of managing your time well is having the right tools to work
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