by Ellen Lyman | Jan 9, 2023
So many of us think time management creates rigid constraints and that if we manage our time, we must stop being spontaneous and creative. But I think the opposite. Time management is self-love. It lets us honor ourselves and gives us freedom. It opens us up to be...
by Ellen Lyman | Jan 2, 2023
What do a Birthday, A New Years’ celebration, and a Monday have in common? For me, they’ve all happened within the last seven days. For all of us, they are an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and decide what we will accomplish next. I use...
by Ellen Lyman | Dec 26, 2022
I love a good solid routine and a well-thought-out plan for getting things done. BUT This week throw all that away! From December 25th through January 2nd I do as little planning as possible… Every year. Yes, I do attend pre-planned family events...
by Ellen Lyman | Dec 18, 2022
I thought I had a great work ethic. I worked hard. I ended every day exhausted. I felt stressed about work and had a hard time unplugging from my day. I wouldn’t stop until either the work was done or I would collapse. I thought, “I have to do more, but...
by Ellen Lyman | Oct 30, 2022
From the Oxford dictionary: Perfectionist: a person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection. The definition of perfectionist implies that your life is perfect if you are a perfectionist. That is not the case. Perfectionists are often the worst...