“It’s so hard to get anything done with all these distractions.” Heard it. Felt it. Said it. Most workplaces are full of distractions, especially in the ever-increasing open office concept: Excessive noise (piped in music, printers, copiers, conversations, etc.) Lack of privacy (no more closing your office door) …
“Resilience is that ineffable quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back at least as strong as before.” Psychology Today. We’ve all probably experienced moments when we felt so strong, that we knew could take on any level of adversity. And other …
With snow on the ground today in Western Washington (although my crocus and tulips are poking through it) and over 18″ of snow over the last few days on the other side of the Cascades, “Spring” seems pretty far away. Nonetheless, this Sunday morning we “spring forward.” I …
“Never compare your insides to everyone else’s outsides.” ― Anne Lamott Have you ever caught yourself thinking . . . “I want to be like Susie, she’s so organized.” “I want to be like Kathy, she has great hair.” “I want to be like Janet, she is an …
My husband and I have been married for nearly 23 years. Considerably less than some folks I know, considerably more than others, but I’m feeling pretty darn good about it. What makes our relationship work are probably the same things that make relationships work for a lot of …
Some information to put this post in perspective: Several years ago I started a Professional Organizing business (I later added Coaching to my business model). I absolutely love helping my clients transition their homes and minds to create the lives they were destined to live. I foresee being …
So, why did the chicken cross the road? So the story goes it was to get to the other side. But what was on the other side? What was the reward? What was the motivation? Why bother? There is a lot of risk crossing the road. What could possibly …
Communication (from Latin commūnicāre, meaning “to share”[1]) is the act of conveying intended meanings from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs and semiotic rules. Wikipedia The word that sticks out the most in this definition to me is “intended.” I had …
Episode #1: Rachel and Kevin Kevin before: “I hope this will get out of the way the things that are keeping us from enjoying each other.” Kevin after: “We are happier. More at ease. Less tension.” It would be hard to miss the Marie Kondo explosion over the …
Like many of you, I’ve embraced focus words and vision boards to keep me anchored to my goals, desires, beliefs, and motivations for the upcoming year. (For the record, I’m not a firm believer in New Years Resolutions. But I am a firm believer in goal setting, planning …