No one likes to think about an emergency occurring, but it’s important to be prepared. Since September is National Preparedness Month, I thought I’d share a few things I’ve learned about how to prepare for an emergency situation and ensure you and your household are safe.
Do you have a project you’ve been avoiding because you’re overwhelmed, don’t have time, or aren’t sure how to get started, or a dream you haven’t taken action on because you’re afraid it’s out of reach? This week we’re talking about how to figure out what’s holding us back and come up with strategies to…
Early childhood education profession, mom, and author Autumn McKay talks with me about mom guilt, practicing gratitude, and keeping kids engaged and happy during hectic times.
Productivity is more than just crossing things off a to-do list. How would you define a life well lived? It’s easy to get absorbed in our days and lose sight of the bigger picture (those things that matter most) unless we intentionally make time and opportunities to remind ourselves why we’re doing the things we do.
Professional organizer Lisa Woodruff returns to the podcast to talk with me about how we can increase our productivity and happiness by conquering paper clutter in our homes and offices using the system described in her excellent new book, The Paper Solution.
Having an overachieving “do it all, all the time” mindset can lead to burnout, discouragement, and missing out on what’s really important. This week we’re looking at ways to overcome the paralyzing, discouraging effects of perfectionism and move forward on the goals that matter most to us.
To achieve a goal, we have to keep saying yes to that priority when we want to say no. This week Elizabeth Benton and I talk about setting, and living by, intentional priorities.
When normal activities are suspended, whether during a pandemic or due to some other change in circumstances, we might find ourselves with unexpected free time. How can we use that free time in positive and productive ways?
