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Time Blindness is Real – 5 Strategies to Help
Have you ever looked up and wondered, what happened to the last hour? Or scrambled to get out the door realizing you will be late again, even though you had plenty of time to get ready? Well, you are not alone – it happens to a lot of people. It is called “time blindness” and … Read more

The Sunday Reset
Do you love or hate Monday mornings? Sundays are my new favorite day of the week. Over the last 6 months or so, I have developed my own reset plan for Sundays. It helps me start the week off with clear goals and clean laundry. You can adapt this plan to fit your … Read more

Decision Fatigue is Real – Let’s Make it Easier
Tired of struggling to make the “right” choice? If you’ve ever stared into the refrigerator hoping that a dinner idea will magically appear, or struggled to decide which task to tackle first off of your to-do list-you are not alone. It’s not because you don’t know what to do, and it’s not laziness, it’s your … Read more

From Busy to Effective: The Art of Balanced Productivity
Personal productivity, is the art of getting things done or as ChatGPT defines it, “Completing tasks, managing time, and achieving goals in your daily life or work.” Are you happy or should I say satisfied with your level of personal productivity? Let’s take a closer look at that definition. The first thing it mentions is … Read more

Does Homework HAVE TO be a Battle?
The simple answer is NO! Homework does NOT have to be a battle. The purpose of homework is to help reinforce the learning from class. It is also to encourage responsibility, independence, the development of time management skills (which are really self-regulation skills) and practicing problem solving strategies. Sounds great, is that what is happening … Read more

Slow and Steady Makes A Productive Day
Every day in multiple ways we are bombarded with information. Whether it is auditory, visual or both, information is all around us even if we don’t want it to be. According to an article in the NY Times, in 2009, as quoted in Building a Second Brain, by Tiago Forte, “the average person’s daily consumption … Read more

That’s a Wrap On Another Year
As my friend and fellow Productivity Coach, Colleen, said recently, “and just like that it is December!” Yes, December is here, marking the end (almost) of another year. As we close the door and wrap up another year, do you think it was a good year? I hope so. If you’re like me, you might … Read more

Keep Calm and Celebrate: 5 Stress Busting Strategies to Use Now
It’s official, we are in the holiday season. With Thanksgiving falling at the very end of November, it seems everyone is getting into the holiday spirit a lot earlier this year. How about you? Do you feel your stress level increasing at this time of the year as you try to juggle multiple responsibilities? Here … Read more

ADHD Hacks: Empower Yourself with Strategies, Not Labels
October is ADHD Awareness/Empowerment Month. Each year the media, and the three national ADHD organizations, provide information on the latest scientific research to publicize and educate. The myths and misinformation continue to interfere with individuals seeking or getting help but, these three organizations are trying to help CHADD.org, ADDA and ACO. Does it matter if … Read more