Viral Attention-Getters

June 18, 2024 s c

When we live in the noise, physical noise, mental and emotional noise, the hurdles are enormously distracting and potentially debilitating. The higher the volume, the more problematic. How do you get back on track?How do you change the dials to modulate the volume settings for a less painful experience? This month’s blog provides a start, the very beginning of a series sorting through chronic impediments to progress.

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Chronic Disorganization, Mousetrap, & The Rube Goldberg Effect

February 19, 2024 s c

Working your way out of chronic disorganization could look like Hasbro’s game of Mousetrap. Your efforts plagued by the Rube Goldberg Effect. What do you do? How do you satisfactorily conquer each of the steps along the way to achieve success? Read on.

If I Could Gift You This…

December 12, 2023 s c

gift box — Image by StockSnap from Pixabay

If I could make magic happen, I would give you, give myself, give anyone who needs it, one particular gift. It’s powerful, constructive, easy and at the same time oh so hard to manage. What is it? Why am I struggling to use it? How could it change our productivity, our spaces, our lives? Read on.

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Where’s Forward When the Universe Pivots?

November 16, 2023 s c

If you’ve ever felt like the universe changed direction, and you no longer felt like you knew which way is forward. Paths are blocked. One glitch after another impedes forward motion. I feel your pain. Lessons are being learned. Read on to see how to pivot when unanticipated change reorients your day.

When Monday Falls on Wednesday (And Other Silly Circumstances)

July 19, 2023 s c

Routine disruptions as a result of mid-week holidays, vacations, time zone differences, and similar situations can throw us off mentally, physically, personally and professionally. Here are some of the challenges I faced during the 4th of July holiday week and how I got back on course when my Monday began on Wednesday.

What We Don't Acknowledge, We Can't Fix

May 5, 2023 s c

When something is broken, it most likely won’t get fixed unless we acknowledge it’s not working. When it’s our own stuff, unhelpful emotions might block progress. What can we do to move forward when it’s painful? Here are a few ideas.

Systems: Friend or Foe?--Is your organizing being hijacked?

April 24, 2023 s c

Systems are the most amazing things aren’t they? They are there to help you get organized and stay organized. Except when they don’t. If your organizing efforts are being sabotaged by systems, find out what’s going on and how you can make them work better for you. Read on.

We Don’t Have a Handbook for This

March 20, 2023 s c

I have a self-diagnosed case of Senioritis, you may recall that from your last school year. It could also be post-pandemic malaise. Or a combination of both. Here’s what’s happening and how I’m addressing the symptoms. That might help you too if your struggling to get through each day with the same vigor of yesteryear.

The Inside Scoop on Multi-tasking: Does it Hurt or Help You?

February 14, 2023 s c

Too many things going on at once? Not sure if you’re coming, going or losing your mind? Is multi-tasking really working for you? What's the harm in doing multiple activities simultaneously? Learn what the experts have to say and ways to manage multi-tasking to work more effectively for you.

I Don’t Wanna!

October 24, 2022 s c

900 steps. Not like in walking 900 steps. I’m talking hiking up and down 900 steps on a staircase. Sound like fun? Not really. Do I want to do it? Not exactly. Do I need to? At times, yes. How do I psych myself up? Read on.

Going Nowhere Day After Day: Breaking the Cycle

September 19, 2022 s c

What happens when you’re stuck day after day? The page is empty, the canvas is blank. Frustration grows until the cycle is broken. How do you break the cycle? Here are a few tools that worked (and not so much) for me when this blog went nowhere.

Get it Done

July 22, 2022 s c

Are you’re a get it done kind of person? No struggling, no procrastinating, no resistance, completion satisfaction? Kudos if you said yes. If not, read on to accomplish more with less stress. Get your list done.

I Was So Wrong About Laziness…Mostly

June 20, 2022 s c

Are you dealing with someone who is lazy? What's going on? Why can't they just do what they're supposed to do when they're supposed to do it? Maybe that someone is you. What I chalked up to laziness for years, wasn't laziness at all. I totally missed the mark. See if you're missing the mark too.

3 Little Words

February 14, 2022 s c

Words have incredible power. In a split second, the can uplift or devastate. They can also be a catalyst for change. What 3 little words caused a dramatic shift in perspective and action? It’s all in here.

Get The Shift

July 19, 2021 s c

Sometimes a life based on strict discipline can benefit from a strategic shift to another mode of operation. Namely one inspired by the late Dr. Wayne Dyer.

Screw That: If it Works, It Works Even For ADHD

February 22, 2021 s c

How will this busy brain find time to listen to a compelling podcast? Tune out productivity experts because my ADD addled brain and determination found the answer. And it may not jive with standard recommendations.

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