How to make time
You're busy. I'm busy. We're all freaking busy. At any given moment countless tasks are vying for your attention. There's a lot going on, and you're having a hard time balancing it all. Overwhelmed. Still, you have a dream in mind. There's a little nagging thought...
Coffee catch up!
Well hello there! I've got my coffee cup and no agenda. It's just me and my thoughts today--who's ready for a little catch up? Apparently I'm a 90 year old because I hurt my hip. I've been hobbling around since Friday. How did I hurt it? Your guess is as good as mine....
Squash the overwhelm! Calendar Blocking: A Fresh Approach
Is it just me or does anyone else feel like a little elf came into their house in the middle of the night and swapped out their coffee with decaf? Regardless, it's been one heck of a productive week around here, and praise be--it's FRIDAY! I gave a little presentation...
Just stop.
Stop making yourself small. Stop holding yourself back. Stop selling yourself short. This life you're living? It's yours. All yours. You get to decide what you want to do with it. You have the power and the ability to do anything you want. Stop believing that voice...
Productivity Pep Talk: The Boundaries You Need to Protect Your Productivity
It’s Friday. Thank God, right? I’m 100% on the struggle bus this morning after foolishly trying to reintroduce the 5AM wake-up habit the week of Daylight Savings Time. Seriously, what is wrong with me? I’m already dreaming of climbing into bed tonight at 8PM happy as...
Lifeboats are temporary transportation
Have you ever held on to something that no longer felt right in your life because it was once either really important or served a meaningful purpose? Maybe you're still holding on. Maybe there's someone in your life who once rescued you from a dark period who has...
The truth about multitasking & why I don’t do it
It's likely true that at some point in your career you've boasted about being a fantastic multitasker on a resume or in an interview. I did. It was my number one crowning achievement, or so I thought. My ability to handle all the things at any given moment is what...
Why adults should read young adult novels
When I was sixteen, I penned a promise to myself in my journal. I'll never forget what it feels like to be a teenager. This promise was the product of feeling misunderstood and dismissed by the adults in my life. I don't blame the adults. You see, there's this thing...
What I learned from accidentally quitting social media
I'd been toying with the thought for a while. I just feel like I need a break, I confessed to a few friends. My head felt full but empty at the same time, exhausted without exerting effort. My energy would slowly drain throughout the day with every Instagram login, my...
From workaholic entrepreneur to boundary boss
Finally, the dream was going to become the reality. I’d been working quietly behind the scenes for months. And the day after I worked the final day of my notice, I hopped a plane to NYC to celebrate my 30th birthday with my husband. To a new stage of life, we toasted....
