I just finished Brene’ Brown’s Rising Strong. In the book, she encourages her readers to think about “the story I’m making up” and explore other perspectives. What does she mean by that? Read the story about the total disconnect she had with her husband while taking a swim …
I recently read a great book called “The Organizing Sourcebook” by Kathy Waddill. As an organizer, the entire book fascinated me, but Chapter #5 drilled home the point on how labeling can give us direction, but it can also hold us back. Even before reading the book I …
I needed to have what I perceived to be a tough conversation with a health care provider recently. I wanted a specific course of treatment that I wasn’t sure she was going to be in favor of. I did the research to support my request, but still worried …
Historically, “get organized” is in the top ten New Year’s Resolutions. I’m not a big believer in resolutions, but I’m a big believer in goals. And I think getting organized is a fantastic goal. As you might imagine, I get a lot of calls this time of year. …
Last year, for the first time, I selected a “Word of the Year.” I’d heard many positive things about this process so I thought I’d give it a try. But, to be honest, I wasn’t sure why I was doing it. What was the benefit? How did it …
I’m hearing a lot of stress-related comments from my clients right now. “I need six more gifts and have no idea when I can shop.” “I don’t have my caramels made yet.” “I still don’t have my cards in the mail.” “I have three more parties to go …
Many of us will welcome guests into our homes this time of year. I find it joyous to open our home to guests, but it does require a little preparation. Here are five quick suggestions: Ask about food preferences or allergies: I like to pre-purchase whatever food items …
Well, the holidays are officially off and running! The local NBC affiliate, KING-TV, asked me to come in and speak about how to organize all the decorations, gifts and events that happen around the holidays. After leaving the studio I thought “hmm, that might be good information to …
When working with clients, I hear a lot about how there just isn’t enough time or energy to do everything they want to do. In actuality, it’s not really a time or energy issue . . . it’s more about decisions around where to spend their time and …