• Mental Health

    Get it Done Finish It

    Stop Beating Yourself up for not Getting Things Done You may have heard this advice from others: Get it done. Finish it “Get it done” and “finish it” both convey a sense of urgency and determination to complete a task or goal. Makes complete sense. These phrases can serve as motivational reminders to stay focused and follow through until the task is completed successfully.   I spend a lot of time going through life looking at what I’should’ be doing or what I didn’t get done. Instead, we (you and I) should acknowledge how much we have already done. I…

  • Journey

    2024 Expectations Vs Realities

    2024 Expectations Vs Realities At the end of 2023, I was all gung ho; this was going to be the year that I completed X, Y and Z. Okay I start most years like that and then, of course, things happen. So why do we end up disappointing ourselves by not meeting our own expectations of ourselves? Are we expecting unrealistic things?  I’ve followed productivity coaches for years, always trying different planners and apps to get myself organized and get it done.  I end up not following through. Why? because I never finish making my plan… Trying to not let…

  • Productivity

    organizers, planners, and calendars Maximize Productivity

       Maximize Productivity Using Organizers, Planners, and Calendars  Organizing your tasks, events, and goals is crucial for staying on top of things and maximizing productivity. Here’s a breakdown of how you can effectively use a combination of organizers, planners, and calendars:   Digital Tools: Calendar Apps: Use digital calendar apps like Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, or Apple Calendar to schedule events, appointments, and deadlines. These apps often offer reminders and the ability to sync across devices. Google calendar allows you to link with your teens calendar so you can integrate the two so you don’t end up scheduling a work…

  • Parenting

    Here Comes Summer – Lets Plan

      Here Comes Summer: Let’s Plan It’s time for a tough choice! Would you rather revisit your favorite spot again and again or explore somewhere new each time? Share your preferences, and let’s see where the adventure takes us! ✈️ #ExploreVsRepeat #TravelChoices #AdventureAwaits                                                                Its that time of year, school is getting close to being over,  15-mom-survival-tips-for-that-last-month-of-school Use this template at the end of the school year for your child…

  • Reading

    15 Minute Formula Program and Book by A Purpose Driven Mom

    15 Minute Formula Program and Book by A Purpose Driven Mom I am thrilled to be on the launch team for the 15 Minute Formula book. Cara Harvey founder of A Purpose Driven Mom and the 15 minute formula program is someone I highly recommend. Have you seen my friend Cara’s new book? It’s AMAZING and just for moms!   The 15 Minute Formula is a book about priority based productivity and just for moms. It’s about leaving hustle culture behind while also creating time to work on your goals – without always having to get up at 5am or…

  • Five Minute Friday - Linkups

    Five Minute Friday Linkup: Hospitality 8/2019

    Hospitality: I enjoy joining up weekly with writers at Five Minute Friday and free writing for five minutes on a one word prompt. Sit down with a mug of your beverage of choice and think about what the word hospitality means to you. Take a few minutes and go over to Five Minute Friday and read some of the other posts. This weeks prompt is Hospitality. Though when I first saw it in my email I thought it was ‘hospital’ and thought. “Boy, I spent plenty of time there in the last year or so. I have plenty to write…

  • Product Reviews and Recalls

    Productivity & Time Management : Cara Harvey’s 15 Minute Formula

    At the beginning of the year I was inspired to try to put together a course for skillshare.com .   I ended up not completing or publishing the course because I did not have the time management skills to be qualified to teach a course on productivity and time management. The Search for Productivity & Time Management Here is the slideshow I converted to video and posted on YouTube as part of that course challenge.

  • Product Reviews and Recalls

    Productivity: Feeling Productive or Not So Much?

    Productivity This post may contain affiliate links. That means I may earn a small commission if you click and purchase through the link, at no extra cost to you. Feeling Productive or Not So Much? Productivity has been a goal of mine in my journey to serenity and harmony. Let me tell you about a FREE upcoming webinar from Jennifer Roskamp about how to get more done in less time. As I mentioned in my post Successfully Complete Q4 of 2021 with Less Stress  I have am determined to have more harmony in my life and home. Yet I am trying…