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 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 […]
Does your Routine need a ReBoot?
We are always experiencing life transitions and there can be a sense of restlessness as we struggle to re-establish a routine and schedule that fits best for our life stage and situation. Life transitions are often times determined by uncontrollable events, such as going back to school, a birth, a death, or simply the changing of […]
Ten ways to make your week go smoother
Do your days and weeks seem to fly by? Your weeks don’t have to be running on empty. Here are are ten ways to make your week flow a little smoother & to help you feel more organized, day to day. DON’T PUT IT DOWN, PUT IT AWAY The cardinal rule of getting and staying organized […]
Is being disorganized costing you money & time?
Organization, or disorganization, doesn’t seem pressing until you realize your lack of order could be wasting your precious time and depleting your hard earned money. We all want more time in our days and more money in our wallets. Answer the following questions to see if your current state of mind and order is pressing into your pocket […]
Ways to Feel Productive in Only 10 Minutes
It’s important to feel a sense of productivity every day. On chaotic days — which in some life stages, is every day — it’s amazing what you can get accomplished by setting the timer for 10 minutes and powering through. Ten minutes fly by when you’re on your phone, watching TV, or sleeping, but when you’re pro-active, […]
How to Make a Good To-Do List
I’m queen of adding things I’ve already done to my lists so that I can cross it off. Anyone else? Though that makes me feel like I’ve accomplished more, I actually haven’t. I can have four different to-do lists and even if I’m crossing things off (or maybe not), I’m still not being as productive […]
Summer Survival Tips for Mom
As the grass turns green and flowers bloom, you are soooo ready for summer! Good-bye snow boots, hello sandals. But if you have school-age kids, you know that summer vacation can become more like summer survival. Here are some tips to help you turn your view of “survival” into three months of cherishing the days […]
5 ways to make your week less chaotic
No matter if we are working inside or outside of the home, we all have busy weeks and can find ourselves living day to day, working for the weekend. With a few tricks and a little planning ahead, you can gain extra time in your week and can be more prepared for the unexpected things […]