Habits and routines are a great way to simplify your life. What can happen though is that they become unconscious. It pays to check in occasionally and ask the question - is what I'm doing still actually useful? Why do I do it that way? Because I've always done it that way is usually a signal that … [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...]
It’s about time and managing the improvements
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...]
Resistance is Futile Part 4 – post procrastination
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 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...]
Resistance is Futile
This week I begin a series of blogs on procrastination. Yes, I'm late getting it out - I was procrastinating! Procrastination... A dictionary definition - the avoidance of doing a task which needs to be done - postponing until tomorrow what can be done today. (Have you noticed that you never … [Read more...]
7 things my children heard growing up that I still live by to simplify my life
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...]
The Thief of Time – Claiming back the lost minutes.
2014 is well under way. The break is over, school is back (and even those of us who don't have children are impacted by this) and life has returned to normal. With the pace picking up, I've noticed a few tell-tale signs of Time getting away from me and I'm not enjoying the all-too-familiar … [Read more...]