“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) …
Do you know your Love Language?
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 …
Do you know your Values and Needs?
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 …
Why did the chicken cross the road?
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 …
The Kondo Conundrum
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 …
Focus Words and Vision Boards
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 …
Head Brain. Heart Brain. Gut Brain. What?
“Let me think through that.” Mental processing referred to as the head brain. “Follow your heart.” Intuition referred to as the heart brain. “My gut told me no.” Instinct referred to as the gut brain. Did you know your body contained three “brains?” If so, which brain should …
What kind of planner are you?
Where did 2018 go?! The realization hit me that 2019 is right around the corner when clients wanted to start booking into January . . . yikes! Fortunately, I’d purchased my 2019 planner and was up and running, but the realization of how quickly we will be in …
Motivation and Acceptance
I’m usually pretty good with motivation, but I have to be honest, I’m struggling today. Yesterday was a tough day. I received some news I didn’t want to hear and now have some hard decisions to make. Consequently, I needed some motivation so I went looking. Here are …
Conquer Negative Self Talk
“I’ve never been able to do that, why even try?” “I’ll never get that job, why apply?” “I can’t do anything right.” “No one wants to spend time with me.” “I’m never going to be as fun (pretty, smart, successful, etc.) as my friends are.” Every thought we …