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“Willingness: The First Step in Making Positive Changes”
We are more than half-way through the year, so changing up some goals might be in store. But, when it comes to implementing meaningful changes in our lives, the key may lie in our willingness to make these changes. In this article, we explore how willingness serves as a bridge between inspiration and action.
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Resource Roundup! The Ultimate Guide to Finding Black-Owned Planner and Planner Product Companies
After the events of the past few weeks, many people are asking how we can be better allies to our Black neighbors. One way is to support Black-owned businesses. And, with the many Black-owned planner and planner accessory shops on the market, there are a lot of options when it comes to buying Black. Read on for ways to find Black-owned planner shops along with a few recommendations based on ones I have found.
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Week 10 of Quarantine- How to Refocus and Reset Goals: 10 Action Items that Work
Yup- we're talking about goals again. This time, let's get down to the heart of the matter- you're struggling with setting goals or feeling unmotivated to work on them. Why? You lack focus. During this very unsettling time, it's no wonder so many of us feel scattered. Read on for ways to center yourself so you can effectively focus on goals that will help you through this uncertain time.
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Quarantine Update- Week 7 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge: How an Organized Mind Creates a Hopeful Heart
We have pretty much been cooped up in our home for the past 7 weeks, and there is a big temptation to just let chaos take over. It's not like company is coming over any time soon. That said, there is something to be said for the positive vibes we get from have our space and minds clutter-free. This week's post explores the connection between organization and a hopeful perspective.
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Week 4 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge: The Less is More Spring Break Where We Found Joy
With our school keeping its regularly-planned spring break, I was tempted to go with the popular idea of crafting a week filled with special staycation ideas. That was until I realized that a more unstructured week with lots of down time would bring us some much needed joy. Read on to learn why doing less on spring break meant we had more time for ourselves and each other.
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Week 3 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge: Dealing with Loss During Covid-19 and Using A Goal Planner to Get Back on Track
It seems that grief was part of my current struggles with the "new normal" that we have in the age of Covid-19 and social distancing. In this post, I explore the losses I've experienced. I also discuss how goal planning and trying Rachel Hollis's #Next90Days Challenge is helping get me out of my coronavirus rut.
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Coronavirus Update- Week 2 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge (A Tough Gig for Working Moms)
It's week 2 of staying at home due to the Coronavirus, and we are starting to feel the strain. From paranoia about having the virus to learning to be more virtually social, here is a snapshot of our week and some of the lessons learned as we adapt to sheltering in place during a pandemic.
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15 Easy and Cheap Self-Care Activities
Moms do so much for their families, and some of it is hard to measure. All the mental energy it takes to keep up with schedules, plan parties or vacations, and remember every moving part of a family's daily life can leave us feeling run down. That is where self-care comes in. Read on for some ideas to ease the stress by doing fun things to take care of you.
