What Your Calendar Silently Says About Your Priorities
Are you communicating what is important to you to your family? Take a look at your calendar to see!
When to Turn a Task Into An Appointment
Face it, you treat tasks and appointments differently. Because of that, there are times you need to treat a task like an appointment!
How to Avoid Training Overwhelm
Have you ever attended a training event or conference...left SO fired up...and then did nothing because you didn't know where to start?
My Superpower? Failing!
Failing is a massive part of my success. The real key here is my ability to fail FAST. The faster I fail, the quicker my superpower grows.
Is It Really Lack of Motivation or Just Lack of Clarity?
No motivation? You might not be struggling with motivation issues after all. There is a high probability that you just lack clarity on what you should be doing and how to get it done.
Pivot is Not Failure
Giving up is failure. Pivoting is not. Quitting is failure. Pivoting is creating a new plan.
Are You Wearing Two Hats
You Thought Were One?
I recently realized that a new “hat” entered my rotation and I hadn’t given it the proper welcome. And, because I didn’t recognize it for what it was, it turned my life upside down.
Quarantined Mompreneur Survival Guide
Here I sit...prepping for week 6 of quarantined mompreneur life. And, for the first time since this “new normal” started, I actually feel pretty good heading into the week.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Motivation is Gone
Is your motivation out the window? If so, I have 3 questions for you!
SQUIRREL!!
5 Tips to Keep you Less Distracted
Easily distracted? It happens...to a lot of us! Here are 5 tips to help you maintain focus..
To Serve or to Sell….THAT is the Question!
I’ll be honest...when the pandemic hit,
I wasn’t sure what the heck to do at first, either. I felt weird “selling” and wasn’t sure how to show up on social media.
How to Win the Battle of Perfectionism vs. Productivity
Done is better than perfect.
If you keep on tweaking and changing, nothing will ever get done. Ever.
Remember that “Time Freedom” You Were Looking For?
All network marketers talk about how we can “work anywhere…any time.” The harsh reality for so many is that this turns into “working EVERYWHERE….ALL the time.”
Embrace, Own, and Respect your Split Personalities
I recently introduced my daughter to all three of my personalities..and it has been life changing.
Why my Business Took Off When I Stopped Looking For An Accountability Partner
I have had many accountability partners over the years and they have never done anything to help me with my goals. Not once. Why? Read on....
Why I Hate the Word “Hack”
I HATE the word “hack." I have yet to see a “hack” that helped formed new, sustainable, awesome practices.
Goals Are Set…Now What?
Learning how to track your lead indicators tells you quickly if your plan is the right plan to help you hit your goals.
Why Your Morning Routine Might be Failing You
Feeling like a failure because your morning routine does nothing for you? You are not alone!.
Two Things I Will Never Compromise
No matter what, I have two things I will never compromise on and these two things keep me sane!
Asking for Help Should Not be So Hard
I love helping others..but I absolutely hate asking others to help me.
Is Self-Care a Requirement or Reward?
Do you consider breaks and self-care a reward or requirement? Boy have I learned a new way of thinking!
3 Steps You Can Take When You Are Completely Overwhelmed
Sometimes, the feeling of overwhelm is just so great that it prevents you from doing anything. Here is a 3-step process to get you back in action.
What I Learned from My 3-Headed Dog
Don’t give up before you even start. It is never ok to let the lack of knowledge prevent you from trying. Lack of knowledge is an opportunity to learn!
What Does Being Intentional Mean?
We have all heard the phrase "being intentional"....but you ever really thought about what that means?
How Structure Creates Freedom
Does the thought of a structured calendar stress you out? Check out how structure can actually give you MORE freedom!
What are Your Non-Negotiables?
If everything is important,
then nothing is important.
Are you trying to do too much?
Perhaps you need to identify your non-negotiables!
How to Effectively Time Block with Kids at Home
Implementing time blocking when you have little kids at home is a heck of a lot harder than time blocking in an office all day.
How Do You Define Success?
Do you feel successful?
I didn't...for a really long time. Maybe you need to re-think your definition of success!
Three Things You Need to Stick to a Plan
Why is sticking to a plan to dang hard? Let's dive into that topic and discuss the three things you need to help you STICK to a plan!
5 Times Multi-Tasking is Actually Beneficial
I am actually a strong believer in
multi-tasking; just in very specific situations.
How Your Type A Personality Could Be Sabotaging Your Success
Most people think having a Type A personality is a key to success. What they don't know is that being Type A can also sabotage their success.
It Is OK to Want More
Do you feel selfish for wanting more? Are you embarrassed for having dreams bigger than you can put on paper? Maybe you are made for more!
The Secret to Having It All
Guess what?
I have unlocked the secret to "having to all"...and you can, too! You just need to stop trying to have it "all" at the same time!
How To Create a Morning Routine For Your Personality Type
Quit trying to implement someone else's morning routine. A successful morning routine should be based on your personality type!
How to Stay Focused Working From Home
Do you struggle to stay focused working from home? It can be hard...but with these simple tips, you can soon master the art of a highly productive home office!
3 Things You Can Do Today to Stop Wasting Time
I’m going to blow your mind.
Are you ready for this? Hang on. Sit down. If you are exhausted and stressed out and busy….YOU ARE WASTING TIME. I'm going to explain why...
Overwhelmed? Been there.
I used to have my shit together.
Then I had a kid. Then the wheels fell off. Who knew that introducing ONE tiny little human into your life could change EVERYTHING? Really. Absolutely everything.
Why I Still Use a Paper Calendar..and You Should, Too
I firmly believe that part of the reason everyone is so stressed out and over-scheduled is because they keep their calendar on a tiny phone screen. They are scheduling their life on a screen that is 5x3 inches.
Embracing My Label as a “Working Mom”
Figuring out this whole “working mom” thing isn’t easy. But, I am making progress. In fact, I had a huge breakthrough last weekend.
Set Non-Working Hours, Not Office Hours
How many times have you heard,
“You need to set office hours!” Well, if you are like me and are juggling a business, motherhood, and a schedule that changes every single day, setting regular office hours is flat out impossible. However, you can set NON-working hours. In fact, I STRONGLY advise you to do that….ASAP.
I Don’t Fit In
I don’t fit in. I never have….and there is a good chance I never will. And you know what?? I’m totally fine with it. So, now that I have put that out there….I have to be 100% honest. This “being totally fine with it” was a long journey. A very very very long journey…and a lot of it was NOT pretty.
How to Create a Morning Routine
About 18 months ago, I was reading an article about high achieving people. It mentioned that the one thing EVERY high achiever they talked to had in common was a sacred morning routine. None of them were the same...but they ALL had one. Well...I want to be a high achiever….so I set out to create a morning routine for myself. I’m not gonna lie...it took a LOT of trial and error for me to find one that actually works for ME and my family.
What I Have Learned from My Shoes
Shoes. I adore them.
I am not married to one particular style or brand. I love them ALL! High heels, vans, running shoes, flats, boots...you name it. They are all fabulous. And you know what? I’ve learned a LOT from my shoes!
How to Invest in Yourself And Why You Need To
When I talk to people about the importance of investing in yourself,
I usually get an immediate response back telling me why they can’t make the investment...and it always boils down to two things: lack of time and/or lack of money. Bottom line….both of these reasons are an excuse.
Multitasking or Context Switching?
As women, we have an innate ability
to multi-task INCREDIBLY well.
Probably too well. Multi-tasking is what keeps me from drowning. I had a conversation with my husband recently about this and he informed me that he was the KING of multi-tasking. My initial reaction was to stifle a laugh. I thought, “He knows NOTHING about multi-tasking.”
10 Ideas to Work Less and Increase Your Productivity
Today I am going to share with you my Top 10 Productivity Tips.
These tips will allow you to work less...and get MORE done. They have helped me avoid burnout as an entrepreneur…and they are likely NOT what you are expecting!
Intentions over Resolutions
I LOVE the start of a New Year.
I love setting goals. I love reviewing the past year and thinking about what I want to keep the same, what I want to change, and what I want to add more of or remove. I love cleaning out closets, desk drawers, and file cabinets. I’m all about the fresh start.
Less
Less. This is my word for 2019.
That probably doesn’t send waves of inspiration over most of you….but to me, it is exactly what I need. I woke up with that word so clearly burned in my mind this morning and I KNEW it was “my word” for 2019.
Working Mom
Those two words bring up more feelings, thoughts, and emotions than
I can even count. Some good, some bad. Some joyful and some flat out heart wrenching. I could write enough to fill an entire book on just those two words.
It’s Not You….It’s Me
Our family NAILS vacation time. We go with the flow, laugh, relax, do spontaneous stuff, snuggle a lot, and just plain enjoy each others company. We ROCK at vacations. However, at home, it is NOT the same. At all. And I can’t blame them, either. I realized that I am a major part of this problem. Yikes. Sometimes self reflection really sucks.
Align, not Hustle
A dear friend and coach posted this image today. My first reaction was “uhhh….no. I’m all about the hustle…I don’t have TIME to align.”
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