You'd expect that as a neat freak and declutter coach I would have some systems & routines in place to make my own life easy. Of course, I do! They work for me and I keep doing them. I also have some routines in place that don't work for me. And I keep doing them too! This month my focus is on … [Read more...]
Recapping the downtime
This week I wrap up on managing downtime. I know we need it I just didn't know how much I baulked at having it! Re-framing how I see it has helped me realise it's okay, yes even for me, to have it! As is usually the way, it's also helped me re-focus other parts of my business and life. Here's … [Read more...]
“Me” time – a simple reframe
This week I'm in a much better place with downtime thanks to a simple reframe that's helped it's really time and with that there is no judgement, no questioning if the time is right or appropriate it's just about doing what I need to do in a way that works for me. Some examples: Having an early … [Read more...]
Downtime – it is okay to do nothing!
This week I've struggled with my topic of downtime. So many judgements about what I should be doing and when. Such contrast to last week's blog where I talked about the routines that give me structure. I guess I'm not as comfortable with my downtime as I am with my routine of work! My first big … [Read more...]
Managing the downtime
My focus this month is on downtime. Simplifying my life is about priorities and my health and well-being are big ones. Scheduling in some time out is a very necessary step to achieving this end. This is the time I need to switch off, to be with me, to socialise, to have some fun and just to do … [Read more...]
It’s about time – and managing the downtime
The Easter break has been an opportunity to enjoy a four day weekend. Even without going away the glorious weather over this period made relaxing an obvious choice. Two days in and there were still two days to go and as someone who always feels that I should be doing something I had to remind … [Read more...]
It’s about time – and managing the important things.
One of the impacts of procrastination is the time pressures that escalate. This month I'll be sharing my slant on time management. We all have the same number of hours in each day yet some seem to achieve so much more in the same time. I keep hearing that time is not the problem. The problem … [Read more...]
Resistance is Futile Part 2 – Procrastination & solutions
Last week I listed some of the ways procrastination shows up in my life. This week I look at some of the reasons/excuses/justifications and at least one possible solution for each because of course there are always more solutions than we first think! It's too hard - I'm daunted by the … [Read more...]