The Secret of Multi-Tasking
I’ve got a little secret about multi-tasking and being more efficient. Could it be that what I thought was saving me time was in fact wasting time? Get more done and be more focused by doing one task at a time. Multi-tasking is more like multi-distracting. The real secret to being productive lies within you!
Still get things done when your day gets hijacked
Do your days always go as planned? It seems to always happen that a day gets hijacked with little notice. I have my week all scheduled out, my days are filled with to-dos and appointments, and it’s inevitable that a day will get hijacked by unexpected plans or events. In my life stage, the hijacking […]
Do you feel you should be capable of doing it?
There’s a time in most of our lives when we wrestle with the frustration of why we can’t seem to maintain the organization in our homes. Why can’t I just get a handle on organization in my home?!? Things can spiral beyond what we feel is organized and sometimes we can’t stop the spinning. “I’m an intelligent […]
Four fool proof ways to organizing your home office
Did you know that your desk is the battle ground for paper? One day you walk in and realize the villain has declared victory…your desk is overflowing! But no more! Take control back of your territory and love your office again. Here are four simple, fool proof steps, to over take the villain and regain order and a […]
A simple trick for a productive week
The small hand on the clock goes around 168 times in a week. And no matter how we spend each hour, the clock keeps moving forward. It can feel like others have more time than we do, and as we ponder why that is…time keeps moving forward. Somedays we wish we could make it hold still […]
What to do with user manuals
Last week, I purchased insoles for my husband’s work boots and in the box were three pamphlets of details and instructions. They are just insoles, how many warnings or different ways could there be to use these things? As a gift, we received a Bose Speaker and the instructions were in 21 different languages. Holy […]
How many clothes are too many?
Clothes say a lot about us without even realizing it. Do you hoard clothes with an odd fear of parting with that shirt you’ve had for years? For me, clothes are a necessary evil. They can be an expression of my personality or a discouraging factor of my morning when it seems like I have nothing to wear. […]
How your perspective can make you more productive
Do you ever think that if you could just be more productive, life would be easier? Um, yes! But what if you realize it’s not necessarily having an improved filing system or balanced schedule that will make you more productive? Those things might really help, but it could be the power of your perspective that […]
Quick tips to Surviving the holidays in an organized fashion
It’s a busy time of year and there is so much to accomplish on top of the everyday routines. From my experience with the women I’ve worked with, it’s the small tasks and intentionality that can make your season merry and bright, and offer peace of mind amongst the hustle and bustle. After all, Jesus is […]
Quick Ways to Improve Organization in Your Kitchen
You’re prepping for the holiday season and the disorder of your kitchen is coming to the surface. You’re sick of having to take six things out of the cupboard to reach a bowl from the back and the holiday deadline is motivating you to get organized. You crave some organization in your kitchen. For six […]
When and How to save Receipts
If you have a love hate relationship with receipts, this one’s for you. I personally hate receipts with a passion. They seem so unnecessary. Why do I need record that I bought a cup of coffee? And 99% of the time, I don’t. But 1% of the time when I do need it, such as […]
How to feel organized enough for your lifestyle
Organization is a state of mind. It’s based on your perspective about what order looks like and feels like, to you. I always tell my clients, your goal is to be “organized enough.” Now, for some people [Client A] they want to be extremely organized, sub-categorized and labeled to the pristine level of looking like a […]