It’s about time and managing the improvements

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Over this time of sharing my slant on time management I've become aware of what I need to do differently. It's been very much a time of, if anything can go wrong with my own time management then it's shown up in all colours this month! Despite my very best intentions, I'm not as good as I think I … [Read more...]

It’s about time and managing the expectations

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Daylight savings has ended and for a little while I can enjoy that the mornings are light again. I have to admit though, the changing perspective messes with my head. This week I want to talk about managing time and expectations. Time issues have been showing up for me in many strange ways. Being … [Read more...]

It’s about time – and managing the downtime

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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...]

Resistance is Futile Part 4 – post procrastination

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Over the past few weeks my series on procrastination has covered a few points: What it is and how it might show up Some reasons/excuses/justifications and some suggestions to get you moving again The costs of procrastination. This week I wrap up and talk about life without … [Read more...]

Resistance is Futile Part 3 – The costs of procrastinating

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This week, in part 3 of my series on procrastination, I look at the hidden (and not so hidden) costs of procrastination. It seems the more I procrastinate the worse things get: Stress - I know it has to be done and the closer the deadline the more stressed I get. The distractions can also add … [Read more...]

Resistance is Futile Part 2 – Procrastination & solutions

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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...]

How did it get like this again?

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This week I've been working with a client who has taken the opportunity to use her recovery time to sort out her husband's office. She does this every year! Part of the de-clutter process is maintenance and routine clean outs. Spring clean. There is a natural energy with this activity and spring … [Read more...]

7 things my children heard growing up that I still live by to simplify my life

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I've had a bit of fun with this one today! I wonder how my children remember these! These are the 7 things that my children heard growing up that I still live by to simplify life: 1. It's not much; it's just the way it's spread. Stack things into manageable piles then deal with one pile at a … [Read more...]

Overwhelmed by the Declutter Project? Simplify Your Life Step by Step

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You've decided! You know exactly what you want and how great it will be! And then you see the size of the job. Simplifying your life now seems a really daunting project. What about simplifying that process? 1. Chunk it down by starting small. Pick one area and start with that. Taking small steps … [Read more...]