Wish you had more hours in the day? Want to be more productive and efficient? Looking for new ideas for time management? I highly recommend Tell Your Time by Amy Lynn Andrews. And … this e-book is on clearance for ONLY $2 (regular price $12). Click here to buy now. Two dollars, people. That’s less… Read More »
I discovered something last week. No truer words have ever been spoken than: A stitch in time saves nine. You see, I have fallen off and on the wagon of daily routines and housekeeping “maintenance.” I have been a FlyLady devotee—and I have wallowed in my dirty laundry. (I’m great at exploring all places on… Read More »
One of the most obvious benefits of “looking in our houses” is the ole “shop from the pantry” technique. I’ve found that if I keep a few staples on hand, I can whip up a tasty meal in a few minutes with little to no planning. Challenge yourself to see your pantry, fridge, and freezer… Read More »
If there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s multi-tasking. I can drive, talk, listen, drink, eat, and chew gum. I can watch TV, blog, monitor Twitter and Facebook, and check emails. I can referee fights, cook dinner, and do laundry. I’m really good at multi-tasking. But I’m not so sure if it’s really good for… Read More »
I realized something cool the other day. I have a built-in check to evaluate whether or not I’m working within the parameters of my true gifts, skills, and talents. In my previous business pursuits—everything ranging from data entry and broadcast journalism to school teaching and direct sales/referral marketing—I’ve tried super-hard to convince myself and everyone… Read More »
Announcing A New Weekly Link-Up: What Do You See When You Look in Your House? Since this blog’s beginning, I’ve been exploring this question with you through blog posts and podcasts. I have a simple vision here. I want to encourage women to “look in their houses” to find the potential for purpose and meaning… Read More »
When I’ve looked in my house this past week, you know what I’ve seen? Lots of kids—mine and others’. Lots of strewn mittens and coats and scarves. Hunks of wet, cold snow. Christmas stockings still hung by the chimney with care. Boxes of tissue and bottles of hand sanitizer. We’ve spent this past week as… Read More »
I’m a waffler. There. I said it. I admit that I’ll make a decision then look for the back door “out” of it. The Myers-Briggs personality profile would tell you that’s because I’m a “P” and want to keep all my options open. I’m afraid I’ll miss some great opportunity if I’m stuck toiling away… Read More »
Modern-day women are too often overworked and overwhelmed, yet we find ourselves piling on more and more responsibility. We commit to time-sucking activities that take us away from our goals. Our culture of excess has fooled us into believing that more is always better. Full is always better. Busy is always better. If we’re overbooked… Read More »
Happy New Year! How are you going to start 2011? I’m going after two words: focused simplicity. So that’s my first of my 31 Ways to Give Your New Year a Fresh Start: 1. Determine what focused simplicity looks like for you. Boil it down. What do you love? What do you need? Who do… Read More »