I don’t know about you, but I’m not looking forward to losing an hour of sleep this weekend! I really, really enjoy a good 7-8 hours of sleep each night and cutting it back, even an hour, really messes with me. I hesitate to say, it may even …
Efficient Office Organization
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” — Alexander Graham Bell I work a lot in home offices and clients often ask me what it would take to make their space more efficient and functional. It all boils down to setting yourself up, physically and psychologically, …
Urgent vs Important
This morning as I was getting ready to head out on vacation I realized, yet again, that my “to do” list was longer than the hours I had left to do get everything done. What’s a girl to do? Many times in both my career and personal life …
3 Quick Tips When It’s Time To Pack It Up
The holidays are nearly behind us, but there’s possibly one more thing most of us need to do . . . . pack it up! Tackling this task can either be liberating or daunting, depending on how organized and prepared we are. Here are some thoughts on making …
Not Another Tie! Better Gift Giving Ideas
Thanksgiving Doorbusters. Black Friday Specials. Cyber Monday Madness. The holiday gift-giving time is upon us . . . along with the stress we put upon ourselves to find the perfect gifts. Don’t get me wrong, there is amazing joy in finding the perfect gift (when it happens …
3 Quick Ways to De-Stress the Holidays
It’s hard to believe, but it’s early November and the holidays are right around the corner! How did that happen? This time of year I hear a lot of stress-related concerns from my clients. In large part, they center around not having enough time to “get it all …
I’m Giving Up On My To Do List!
Let’s get this straight . . . I am not a quitter! When I start something, I almost always finish it. Recently, however, I’ve been stressing about some unfinished items on my “to do” list and it’s been weighing heavily on me. So rather than stress about it …
Already?! Preparing for Back-To-School
I’ve been seeing the commercials for quite some time, but it’s still hard to believe the kids will be heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Although I don’t have school-age children of my own any more, many of my clients do and they struggle …
Going on vacation? Then BE on vacation.
Several of us will be heading out for a long weekend or vacation over the next couple of days. We’ll be in the mountains, at the beach, or possibly just hanging out BBQing and having fun with family and friends. Wherever you are or whatever you’re doing, take …
Are you ready to hit the road?
Memorial Day is the official kick of the summer driving season. Whether you are taking a long road trip to visit family and friends or just heading out for a quick trip to the beach or mountains, you will want to make sure your car is in …