Intentional Living
I have a special treat for you today!! My sweet friend, Emily, from Small Stuff Counts, is visiting to share her fantastic tips for making the most of our time with a what not to do list so we can crush our week! This is seriously just what I need if I'm going to have any chance at successfully living my word for the year so I won't keep you in suspense any longer. Here's Emily! ...Continue Reading
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How to Write Smart Goals You Can Actually Achieve
Not sure how to write smart goals you can actually accomplish? This free smart goal setting worksheet collection takes all the guesswork out of creating goals so you can stop dreaming and start achieving! I can feel my heart beat a little faster with every number I yell. "FIVE!" This year will be different. "FOUR!" This time I'm prepared. "THREE!" I know I can do this. "TWO!" It's almost here! "ONE!" I don't want to fail again. "HAPPY NEW YEAR!!" I hope this goal makes it to ...Continue Reading
Odds N EndsNew Blog Name Revealed
Today's post is a long time coming! Truth be told, I ended up taking an unexpected hiatus from blogging this year, and I haven't really known how to get started back up again. I love blogging, but I'm currently working on a lot of things behind the scenes (including a complete rebranding and redesign of the blog!) so I've been in a weird limbo state. I reached a point where I'd been away for so long that I didn't know what to say. It kind of felt like trying to reconnect with an old best ...Continue Reading
My Word for 2017
Happy New Year!! As usual, I can't believe I'm already saying that, but here we are in 2017. Wow! I remember when the year 2000 sounded far away, and now almost 20 years have passed. Suddenly, I'm feel very old. I know New Year's resolutions aren't for everyone, but I'm the kind of person who is energized by a clean slate. I love setting goals and envisioning my future, but I'm usually a bit too optimistic about what I can achieve. I tend to set more goals than I can realistically handle, ...Continue Reading
How to Organize your Time for Maximum Productivity (One Room Challenge, Week 4)
It's update day! We're in the fourth week of the One Room Challenge, which means there are only two weeks to go! Eek! I'll be honest... part of me is wondering what I was thinking taking on this huge project halfway through my third trimester. I guess seeing a fun home challenge while in serious nesting mode is too much for an expectant mama to resist. ...Continue Reading
Blogging3 Reasons Successful Bloggers use Editorial Calendars and Free Printables
Blogging is my dream job, but it can also be a black hole of never ending tasks. When I started my blog three years ago, I struggled with staying on top everything I had to do. Worst of all, I found myself missing great opportunities to post about holidays and other special events because I wasn't organized. I knew my disorganized blogging strategy (or really lack thereof) wasn't working and something had to change so I started using an editorial calendar. It's been an absolute life saver, ...Continue Reading
How to Write 3000 Words in Only 20 Minutes
I have a confession to make. I've been keeping a secret from you. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you've already gotten a sneak peek at a couple of the things I've been working on behind the scenes, but I'm going to share one of them with everyone today... I'm writing my first e-book! ...Continue Reading
Things To Stop Doing When You Feel Overwhelmed
Today's post is from Katie who blogs at Organizing Moms. She sharing great advice on things to stop doing when you feel overwhelmed. Perfect advice for the holiday season, or, if you're like me, all year long! ;) We've all had times in our lives when we've felt completely overwhelmed. Whether it's work stress, bringing home a new baby, or dealing with a health issue, feeling overwhelmed can make us feel powerless and stuck. Although you might not be able to change all of your ...Continue Reading
How to Finish Everything on your To Do List and Free Printable
When I'm feeling anxious and overwhelmed about everything I have to do, nothing calms me faster than making a to do list. It helps me figure out my priorities and organize my brain, but I have a dirty little secret... I rarely used to get everything done. I'd end up making list after list, and I'd be lucky to complete even half of the tasks. Can you relate? Have you ever wondered how to finish everything on your to do list or if it's even possible? Thankfully, I recently figured out the ...Continue Reading
Filling the time jar: why you need to write down your priorities
With the distractions of day to day life, I frequently find myself veering off course. Between my kids, chores, this blog, facebook, pinterest, and what feels like a million other activities, it's not uncommon for me to end my day with a lot of things left undone. ...Continue Reading
