One of my favorite feelings in the world is turning the page to a brand new, crisp, blank page in my planner to start planning for the next month. You might not feel that way. Maybe planning for the month ahead has you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You look at your calendar and there’s just SO much to do that you simply don’t know how you’re going to be able to fit it all in. There are A LOT of months in my life that feel like that. Like there’s no downtime. No margin.
Read MoreWe all do it… Someone asks us how we are doing, and our immediate response? “Good. Busy. But, good.” Y’all… we wear BUSY like it’s a badge of honor. Like, if we’re not busy, what are we actually doing with our lives?! Believe me, I am 100% guilty of this as well. I hate being bored, so I find reasons to be busy - to the point where I get completely overwhelmed and then this wave of depression takes over me. It’s a vicious cycle…
Read MoreEvery year during the 40+ days of Lent, I try to “sacrifice” something. Over the years, it tends to be food related, giving up things like chocolate, all sugar, or just eating after dinner time. But, as I’ve learned more + more about the Bible (you can check out the Bible reading plan I did last year here), I’ve come to find that my sacrifices like chocolate, sugar, and desserts is more for ME than it is a reminder of what this time of year is supposed to mean for Christians.
Read MoreI am always on the lookout for ways to save time and be more efficient and focused with my work. But, when I learned about batching tasks a few years ago when I was working full time, I thought no way was that ever going to work for me. I had to many different things and what about all those random things that would come up throughout the day that didn’t fit into my batching schedule.
Read MoreI’ll be honest with you… Boundaries can be REALLY hard for me. Of course, my biz bestie and clients might say otherwise, but there’s something they don’t know about the boundaries I set for myself… There is a fine line between boundaries and avoidance. As an Enneagram 9, I like to “keep the peace.” So, when things start to blow up in my face, or I start to get overwhelmed, or I feel some sort of conflict coming up, I will put up a GIANT wall.
Read MoreI feel like it’s been awhile since I shared more of a “personal” blog post. Typically, my blog posts are educational, helping you with your mindset, your goals, and - of course - your time + productivity. But, since we’re at the start of the new year, I thought instead that I would do more of a “hybrid” post, not only educating you on how I personally set my goals, but also sharing my goals with you.
Read MoreI decided to try something new this year… To actually take the time and look back on my calendar over the last year to see what worked + what didn’t for me. And let me tell you, I learned A LOT. I’ve made several changes when it comes to my calendar, schedule, routines, and boundaries this year, but the good news is all the changes I’ve made has gotten me closer to the person I want to become.
Read MoreAs we are heading into the last month of the year, you are probably being inundated with posts and emails all about how to set goals for the new year. Well, surprise… here’s yet another one of those posts. But, there’s ONE THING I need you to know about your New Year’s goals + resolutions… They don’t matter. Now, hear me out… I’m not saying that you shouldn’t have goals to shoot for in the New Year. But, it’s not actually your goals that matter…
Read MoreWhen I first started my business, I had one goal… To get my time back. At the time, I was working 40+ hours a week as a Physical Education + Health teacher, I was coaching (which added an extra 10+ hours per week to my schedule), and I had an hour round trip commute every day. I was burning the candle at both ends already, so why would I decide to add a business on top of that?! Well, friend… because it was something that I desperately wanted.
Read MoreTomorrow is my 37th birthday… and as I get closer + closer to 40, I feel like I’m learning so much more about MYSELF. I remember LOVING being 27… I had just had our first child and I felt like I had everything in the world life could ever offer me. Little did I know that my 30s would be a whole new life experience, where I’d go through depression, anxiety, loss, harassment, etc…
Read MoreDo you ever feel like your life is out of control? Or like you’re one of those “hot mess” moms who just can’t seem to get herself together? You want to be able to work out, start a side hustle or business, clean your house, AND still have time for your family. Plus, working full time or running a business, it’s just not easy, is it?! Here are my 3 tips for creating a schedule that works for YOU…
Read MoreDo you ever feel like your life is out of control? Or like you’re one of those “hot mess” moms who just can’t seem to get herself together? You want to be able to work out, start a side hustle or business, clean your house, AND still have time for your family. Plus, working full time or running a business, it’s just not easy, is it?! Here are my 3 tips for creating a schedule that works for YOU…
Read MoreI’ve had some new habits + routines in place for a few weeks, so it’s time to go back + revisit to see how these are actually working for me. I wanted to walk you through what I look for when it comes to adjusting my habits + routines so you don’t have to give up or quit when something might not be working for you…
Read MoreI’ve been wanting to implement Summer House Rules for awhile now, but just never could stick with it or get anyone else on board with me. But, I decided this summer was going to be different. We’ve created 3 Summer House Rules that we started implementing from Day 1. Here are the 3 Summer House Rules we’ve set for the summer…
Read MoreI LOVE the start of a new month because it means getting to start over - especially with a new plan of action! I like to spend time at the beginning of each month doing these things because it helps me get refreshed, refocused, and ready to conquer the month ahead. Here are the 8 ways to start your month off on the right foot...
Read MoreI like to think that I have it all together all the time, but in reality, there are A LOT of mornings when I lose my crap on my kids. And it’s totally not their fault. It comes down to my morning routine and how I’m actually setting up my day to be my most productive. Here are 5 steps to have a more productive morning…
Read MoreHaving a plan is going to keep you accountable for all the things that you need to do and get done. I know especially as a business owner this is important to the people who are paying me for my services. But, if you work for any employer or even if you’re a stay-at-home-mom, having a plan is going to keep you accountable for your productivity each and every day.
Read MoreYou’ve got 5 days during the week. What if you just spent 20-30 minutes cleaning those 5 days? Think of how long you spend cleaning your house on the weekends? Does it take you more than 2.5 hours? Probably not… (and if it does, your house is A LOT bigger than mine or you are way more detail oriented than I am.) So, don’t think you can’t spend 20-30 minutes a day cleaning when you’re already spending that amount of time on the weekend. You CAN do it… it’s all about making it a priority during your day.
Read MoreOur society sees “busy-ness” as a badge of honor. The busier we are, the better person we are. But, should it really be that way. You can still be PRODUCTIVE without being busy 24/7… and that, my friend, is the SMART way to live your life. Learn my 3 time saving hacks and grab my FREE Productivity Planner!
Read MoreWhat should a morning routine include and how do you make it work for YOU?! There are a few principles I truly believe can make or break your morning. This is how I create a morning routine that leads to feeling happy and NOT rushed every morning before school.
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