There’s a part of your brain that only worries about day-to-day tasks and whether they are getting done or not. I call this your ‘butler-brain’. Here’s why you should train it, and how.
Category Archives: Living
Letting Go of the Old … To Welcome the New
The last day of the year marks a time for reflection. What served you well in 2020? What do you want to leave behind? This post gives you a short exercise and small ritual to let go of the old and welcome the new… to try out by yourself or share with your loved ones close or far away. Happy New Year!
My 7 Strategies For a Perfect Christmas With Kids
Holiday times with kids can be amazing, and challenging. Here are my 7 strategies to make the most of these times.
20 Lessons 2020 Taught Me
2020 is coming to a close and I’m taking the time now, before the holidays kick off and the children take up most of my time, for a lengthy reflection and 20 lessons I’ve learned this year. Feel free to add your own lessons learned in 2020 in the comments. I know you must have some!
Why My Kids Decorate the Tree: 5 Good Reasons (and 2 Bad Ones)
I love Christmas and I can’t get enough of Christmas decorations in stores, in magazines and on TV.
Yet, the tree in our home looks nothing like that. Our tree looks messy and chaotic, and wonderful. This post tells you why.
Getting Organized: Why Is It So Hard?
Why is it so hard to get organized and why do I keep putting off my routine cleaning tasks? I’m constantly stressed and irritated by the state of my house, and yet I can’t seem to get up and do something about it…