Working from home is an ideal scenario for many professionals and entrepreneurs, but if you’ve worked from home you know it’s not as idyllic as it sounds. There’s the dog barking at the mailman and last night’s dishes sitting in the sink. There’s your bed right there, all cozy and warm, and you’re feeling a little sleepy so why not … Read More
Declutter your digital life
Is your inbox out of control? Does Facebook steal hours of your life? Is your head naturally tilted downward from looking at your phone? Yeah, me too. Fortunately I recently had the opportunity to revisit a topic I’ve written about before when I was invited to facilitate a Lunch n’ Learn on decluttering your digital life. And it was a … Read More
Stop trying to do it all
This week I stopped trying to do it all. It wasn’t really a conscious decision to stop trying to do it all but a result of being in a peaceful place with myself and my life. I stopped being busy for busy’s sake. What that really looks like for me is moment-to-moment I simply started doing what feels right, instead … Read More
Time Management is a Waste of Time
I don’t know about you, but I am sick of reading “time management” articles touting to-do lists and prioritizing as valuable tools to help you get more done. What really bugs me is to-do lists and prioritizing are great tools, and I use them every day, but they don’t offer improved work-life balance, happiness, or success. I mean, really, how … Read More
7 Tips For Effective Time Management
Do you spend your time doing things you love? Do you usually get done everything you really need to do? Time management is a struggle for us on in this ever-connected, 24 hour world. I thrive on maintaining a busy life. I enjoy being active, challenging myself, and living a full and happy life! Working full time, blogging, holding a … Read More
Taking Breaks Can Help You Get More Done
Think you’re too busy to take breaks? Think again! Breaks are important to creating balance in your work-life, sparking creativity and innovation, and nurturing good health. I know because I take regular breaks. What happened when I stopped taking breaks. I have a habit of taking a break every workday and going for a short walk. The fresh air rejuvinates … Read More
How To Stop Overreacting To Life
I admit it! I’m an Over-reactor. Sometimes I take things personally. Sometimes I let my feelings determine my state of mind. I allow myself to believe that whatever just happened is erroneous, incorrect, offensive, or otherwise REALLY BIG DEAL! Sometimes I experience positive overreaction. I make people, places, and things outside myself bigger and better than myself. I think this … Read More
Simplify Your Digital Life
The key to time management isn’t really managing your time, it’s managing your efforts. We are bombarded with so much digital data, it’s easy to get overwhelmed keeping up with email, social media, videos and more. You can make the most of your efforts by focusing your time and energy on information that truly matters to you. The internet is … Read More
3 Misconceptions About Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is commonly defined as the prioritization of your work life and your personal life. I’ve read many articles addressing work-life balance that suggest it’s a concept of time management and resource management. My definition of work-life balance is living my best possible life! At certain times in my life I may be more focused on activity and progress, … Read More
An Argument Against Time Management
Time management isn’t about to-do lists, planning, or scheduling- it’s about focus.