Affirmations are a powerful tool to relieve stress and anxiety when used and repeated several times daily. I didn’t really understand the power of affirmations until I experienced my own bouts of work related stress. Closing my eyes and repeating a short and encouraging affirmation had such an immediate effect on my mind and physical state. Words are powerful but… Read More
Tips for Working From Home Success
Working from home has a lot of benefits in terms of flexibility and our work life balance. For working mothers, it can mean being available for homework help or being able to take your child to after-school activities. But with the benefits, there are challenges to be productive. It’s easy to get distracted and off-track. Here are a few work… Read More
MORNING BRAIN DUMP TO DECLUTTER YOUR MIND
Why Declutter? We all need to declutter our minds first thing in the morning. The brain dump is a perfect way to achieve clarity so you can organize the random thoughts plaguing your mind and keeping you from being more productive. If you’re anything like me, a mom, wife with a full-time job outside the home, you understand busy. … Read More
Why I use a Daily Priority Sheet
I use a daily priority sheet and it increases my productivity. Over the years, I’ve tried all sorts of productivity tools. Most were digital. As a tech gal, I’m always looking for ways that technology can make my life easier and give me more time for fun. Oddly, things have been swinging in the opposite direction these days. You’re likely… Read More
How to avoid the procrastination bug
Hello! I’m Michelle and I’m a recovering procrastinator. I hate to admit it but sometimes I have the procrastination bug especially when it comes to doing something that I don’t necessarily enjoy – like taxes or budgeting. One of the biggest obstacles to getting started is a cloudy mind. Too many ideas swirl around and you don’t know what to… Read More