I love time management (and I’m not even that good at it)

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...

Birthdays, New Years, and Mondays

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...

The annual reset

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...

Go ahead! Get your hopes up!

“Don’t get your hopes up.” is well-intentioned advice designed to protect you from disappointment. You:  “I hope I hear back on that job application.” Them:  “Don’t get your hopes up in case you don’t hear back.”...

Why “Just do what you love” can be bad advice.

Do you find yourself feeling discouraged when you hear. “Do what your passionate about, and you will never work a day in your life”. It seems like such well meaning and great advice. Unfortunately that advice can create a belief that we are somehow doing...