If you are following along in order, first, we made a little time. Second, we defined what having it together would look like. Third, we made a list of the things in our way. Now let’s pick a place to start. Baby Step 4: Pick a Place to Start What to tackle first? Between wherever… Continue Reading
If you are following along in order, first, we made a little time & second, we defined what having it together would look like. Now we’re going to look at what might be in the way. Baby Step 3: Identify Barriers in Your Way Barriers (or Enhancements). Here are some examples of things that can… Continue Reading
Here’s the question: If I had it together, what would that look like? Baby Step 2: Figure Out What You Want to See at the End of the Tunnel And what are the dimensions of “getting it together”? Here are some to consider: How about time? For example: this week, quarter, year. If I had… Continue Reading
Confession: I often try to do too much. If you feel like you’re in the same boat (or just plain have too much to do)—and you’d like to feel more on top of things, this post is for you. It’s the start of a series designed to help you systematically work toward “getting it together.”… Continue Reading
So… it was the exact time for writing the next post. Suddenly, here came The Procrastinators: email, Facebook, the news, YouTube, and that game with the bubbles. (The Procrastinators take many forms, these were just today’s temptations.) Up until this point in the day I was doing great with getting things done. But unscheduled disappearance… Continue Reading
I keep seeing advice about living a simpler life lately. There are any number of ways to do this, and a few of them include slowing down, purposefully being less busy, and being intentional about what we do with screens. So, what if we simplify the focus? It seems that there’s just… Too much information.… Continue Reading
I was telling my Book Club friends about Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. They asked me if it’s one of those many business books that should really be an article. Kind of a fun and ironic question about a book that is all about doing less to achieve more. Behind This Screen: Tips for Saying… Continue Reading
I hope you’re taking some time for yourself this summer. Even if you’re working, a few little breaks can make all the difference. Special evenings off. Dinner with friends. A nap on a weekend day. One thing I’ve noticed, if I don’t put vacation days on my calendar, then time off just doesn’t happen. Also,… Continue Reading
August is a great tine to take a little break, enjoy the scenery, and keep on walking. I’m taking it a little easier with posting, but I have some links below that you may enjoy. These roses kept me company as I walked by the other day. In case you haven’t seen them, see below… Continue Reading
I keep seeing suggestions for living a fuller, richer life without quite so much in it. But also, there’s tremendous pressure for many people to constantly do more. I was talking with some leaders recently who said that they are bombarded by ever-changing priorities. Make this a priority, but then make that the priority. They… Continue Reading
