Watching Tim Urban, a self-proclaimed master procrastinator, present his hilarious TED talk on the subject of procrastination gave me hope for resolving procrastination in my own life. If you missed the video watch it here. I have spent the last two years asking why I can’t organize my days and accomplish what I want to accomplish…
Time Management
My Instant Gratification Monkey Meets Dr. Gabor Mate
OK, maybe I am late on the scene. I just watched the Tim Urban TED talk on procrastination. This is a must see into the amazing mind of a master procrastinator and his instant gratification monkey. (Please watch the 13 minute video. Without it the next 3 articles will be a challenge, plus its funny.)…
Win the Battle with Your Time Wasters
Time wasters are serious business for a work-from-home mom. They rob us of the one commodity we must have to be successful–time. Battle Strategy Against Time Wasters #1 Know your enemy Time is not your enemy, but how you choose to spend it is. Write down the three biggest time wasters in your day. Examples:…
5 Reasons Why You Already Know How to Be Your Own Boss
Be your own boss. Sounds good huh? It is good, really good, most days. As I send my kids off to school I have a plan, not to get distracted. To create! All day! At the end of the day, I want to feel like a famous painter, writer, dancer, or producer leaving their studio…
One Pot Meals for Thanksgiving Week Guests
Thanksgiving is not just one meal when entertaining out of town holiday guests. The family time that Thanksgiving provides often last 3-7 days. Delicious, ‘prepare ahead’, one pot meals are essential. Try a few of these recipes this week–be sure to make a double batch to freeze and serve. Having soup on the stove or…
Does Your Sleeping Space Define Who You Are in the World?
“Your sleeping space, does it define you as a person? Does it suggest more power or less?” asked TK Devine aka The Office Hobo who spent over 500 days living undetected in an office where he worked. What Does Where You Choose to Sleep Say About Who Your Are? Speaking at the Simple Living Expo in…
Want More Free Time With Your Family?
I want more free time with my family how about you? When I add up the school/work day and see how many hours I truly spend face to face with my kids I feel sad. Before school, I spend about an hour with them and after school about 4 hours which includes dinner, homework, preparing…
Make Road Trips with Kids More Fun with Free Podcasts ( you might just learn something too!)
Road trips with kids offer family learning and fun on the run. Add to this by including a fun discussion sparking kid’s podcast. Just yesterday, my youngest son and I learned (via podcast) that camels, those desert beasts of burden, are not uniquely fit for sand storms and harsh winds–no, that actually come from a…
Confessions of a Constantly Late Mom: Margins in Time Management
My time management skills are faulty from birth. Confessions of a constantly late mom are not entirely true. Most people want to give me grace because I am a mom but I have been this way as long as I can remember. Time management has been an issue for me all my life. I…
Organize Your Holiday Schedule In 15 Minutes
Holiday schedule organization in as little as 15 minutes keeps a busy home from turning into chaos. You can use a simple wall calendar and 15 minutes at a family dinner to create a plan for attending holiday parties and performances. (This post does contain affiliate links to help you find items and support the…
