One of the first discussions I have with my coaching clients is to ask them what their priorities are. I usually get some very thoughtful and compelling answers. “My family comes first. I want to make sure I spend enough time with them.” “I want to grow my business.” “My health is important. I’d like
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When we think about workplace productivity, we often focus on finding the perfect app, planner, or organizing system. But one of the biggest productivity drains is something much simpler: the habit of keeping things “just in case.” Every item we keep that no longer serves us creates a little more friction in our workday. It
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Have you ever remembered three things you needed to do, only to have a fourth thought pop into your head and suddenly one of the original three disappears? That’s not a personal failing. It’s how the human brain works. One of the most common issues I see with many clients is that they try to
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I’m often asked about what books I’ve found helpful in the organizing and productivity field. Here are my (current) top five favorites (because ask me next week and that may change!) Some have been around a while, and one is brand new. But in my mind, these are classics, or destined to be, and ones
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The start of a new year often comes with big intentions: This is the year I’ll finally get organized. This is the year I’ll manage my time better. This is the year I’ll stop procrastinating and get it all done. But lurking just beneath those hopeful resolutions is something far more powerful, and far more
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We all know the holiday commercials: sparkling lights, cozy families, matching pajamas… zero stress in sight. If only, right? In real life, the holidays can feel less like a snow globe and more like a snowstorm – hectic, chaotic (gotta get that bread and milk!), exhausting (all that shoveling…) and just something to suffer through.
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Recently I read Joshua Becker’s post (from Becoming Minimalist) about 12 things America already has enough of. It’s funny, but in its humor lies truth. If you’ve ever tried to fit just one more mug in your kitchen cabinet, you may have already realized that you probably have…enough! While Becker was writing about physical stuff,
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In his commencement speech at the University of Texas Austin in 2014, Admiral William McRaven spoke about ten lessons he learned in SEAL training. The first was centered on a very basic, required military task – make your bed. He said, “If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task
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When it comes to productivity, size doesn’t always matter—but organization definitely does. If you’re working out of a small office, you may feel like clutter creeps in faster and chaos multiplies quicker. But with a few smart strategies, even the smallest space can become a workspace that promotes focus, efficiency, and calm. Here’s how to
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Whether you work from home, in a bustling open office, or side by side with a partner, sharing a workspace comes with its own unique challenges. Noise, clutter, conflicting schedules, and different working styles can all get in the way of your focus and productivity. But with some thoughtful strategies, you can transform a shared
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