For the past several years, I’ve been choosing a word to help me move into the New Year. This year, I decided not to. I didn’t feel like it did much for me in the past couple of years (though earlier words, like Brave in 2016 and Accept in 2015, helped me a lot). But […]
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How It Feels When Your Habits Begin “Tightening”
Last Friday night, around 8:00 PM, I was tired. It had been a full day for me and a stressful one for the world. I was ready to get into my pajamas and snuggle with my baby girl on the couch with a mug of tea and some mindless television. Instead, I cleaned the bathroom. Let […]
Tips For Achieving Daily Goals With An Unpredictable Schedule
In 2017, as in any other year, there are many things I want to accomplish. Last week, I posted my list of goals for the year. Those are big-target goals: abstract ideas, not concrete plans. How do I accomplish them, particularly as my schedule will be wildly different throughout the year? Right now, I’m home […]
November “What I’m Into:” Organization Systems and Bubble Bath
This month features a collection of very low-tech life hacks and happiness boosters! This month, I’m into… My Christmas gift organization system. I love nonfiction books that give me a new tool for improving my life. After I read The Organized Mind by Daniel J. Levitin, I changed the way I write to-do lists for work. […]