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April 25, 2016
Earlier in April I was listening to my IRL friend Heather on a webinar. That’s right, I was multitasking (probably Pinterest) so I was listening instead of watching. Anyway, something she said was an “ah ha” moment and so I knew it would be perfect for a Motivation Monday post. I started texting her as soon as it was over letting her know ho much I enjoyed it and asked if I could use her purpose quote and if she...
April 23, 2016
I think weekends are a great opportunity to catch your breath from projects, spend time with family and friends, and just kick back and have some fun. It is also a great time for reflection, not only on how your week went, but also a chance to think about what you should do differently moving forward. The weekend is also a great opportunity to grab a cup of java and catch up on some reading. If you are at home...
April 13, 2016
Besides the obvious reason of being free, I wanted to share 3 quantifiable reasons why you need to sign up for my newsletter and receive my 3 Productivity Hacks to Take Life Beyond Work & School. These Hacks will Keep you Sane We are bombarded with so much information on a daily basis that it becomes impossible to remember everything we learn and recall the information we need on a consistent basis. With my first hack, I will share the...
March 28, 2016
Confused? Exactly! Without clarity, there is no focus. Clarity, by definition, means to have understanding, to see clearly. With clarity there is no confusion, there is no chaos. Clarity is a quality to be desired and had. It is a goal to attain. It is practically the first step to any project. But how do you spend clarity? Absence of Clarity While it isn’t the first definition and one not typically seen in casual conversation. Afford can be defined as...
February 3, 2016
The new year took off at a dead run as the kids began school again the first week of January so they could be ready for co-op. We got our oldest two moved back to UNT and the following week my classes were back in session. I only had two classes left to take this semester since I am graduating in May. Let that sink in for a minute. That’s right, 27 years after graduating high school I am finally...
February 1, 2016
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January 25, 2016
So many people, myself included, often complain about not having enough time to do things. Even better, is when I hear, “_____ has more time than I do”. Correct me if I am wrong, but don’t we all have the same amount every day? The better comment is, “My time commitments are currently full so if I want to do something new I will have to give up a current activity.” Time Wasters Confession: I can binge on Netflix. This...
December 16, 2015
Can you relate? I know I can’t possibly be the only person in a constant state of juggling life. Sometimes I feel like a juggler that is juggling so many plates that I can’t stop to actually complete anything, lest I stop and everything else falls. Email, paperwork, schedules, three things that seem to be never-ending. How do We Handle Juggling Life? There is a famous saying, “how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!” So how do...
December 9, 2015
An important aspect of productivity is being smart with your time. What Can You Do? Many times being productive depends on how you start your day. All too often our delays are because of avoidance. As suggested by Twain, when we tackle the big frog first, we can stop avoiding the difficult things, therefore allowing productivity to increase. I know this sounds easy in theory, but the reality is frogs are nasty! Chances are the task you have been avoiding...
December 2, 2015
Welcome OK, so the picture isn’t my new home, but I thought it was a great picture of my favorite style of home. You should go check out this photographer’s other work as he has an albums full of nothing but Craftsman style homes and other architecture. This is simply my new home on the internet! The Back Story It’s time for me to get back to blogging. I really missed blogging and haven’t been consistent since I completely messed up our...