Ever wonder why Marie Kondo wakes up the books and does the prayer in the middle of the room in each episode of Tidying Up? It’s part of her Shinto belief system and practices. While my belief system is different, Marie Kondo’s methods have challenged my faith journey. Shintoism I read a bit about the…
Saturday I woke up feeling bleh. Nothing was really wrong, but the house was messier than I’d like, the kids were arguing, and I didn’t get enough sleep the night before. It’s not easy to choose to be grateful every day. Some days are just bleh and others are downright tough. But there is always…
This year I tried a new approach to setting goals. Instead of setting yearly goals, I decided to see if I could set the best goals seasonally. I’m nearing the end of the first season and this experiment has forever changed my goal setting. The idea of setting goals seasonally wasn’t something I came up…
This is a summary and review of the Ultimate Productivity Bundle for 2019. As someone who loves goal setting and planning, I was so excited to see that they added this category. I’ll review the Ultimate Productivity Bundle by summarizing what’s in it and then highlight some of the things I am most excited about….
Establishing your routines and setting aside time to plan are integral parts of success. If you haven’t read part 1 of how to simply and effectively plan your day, check it out first. Morning and Evening Routines How you start and end your day will have a big impact on how you feel and what…
Tired of being stressed and overwhelmed with housework and life? There are things you can do to take back control and manage your time and home more efficiently. Let’s talk about some ways to simply and effectively plan your day (and your week too!). Planning doesn’t feel fun sometimes. It can even feel like a…
It’s snowing outside today, which means my kids are home from school again. This doesn’t happen often here, but it’s meant adjusting my expectations for what will get done today. As a mom, I’ve learned to adjust my definition of productivity. Seasons of Life It’s funny how time changes things. I can no longer remember…
Clutter in your home is something people can immediately see (unless you hide it well). A quieter form of clutter people struggle with but isn’t as readily apparent is with your schedule. You need to reassess your commitments and then make changes. Reassess Your Commitments Before you begin to work to reassess your commitments, it’s…
Inside: Move over morning routines because evening routines are far MORE important. I’m sharing my evening routine to help you develop your own. Do you have an evening routine? If not, you should. Your evening routine is something you practice every night before you go to sleep. It will be different for each person. Use…
This is a topic that many of us want to avoid in decluttering. We keep boxes that we never open because dealing with sentimental items can be quite difficult. Let’s look at how to decide what sentimental items to keep in an effort to make the process easier. Timing The timing of when to work…
