Blocking Time Works Blocking Time is SMART because there is a huge difference between writing out a list of to-do’s and writing them in time blocking format. Taking 15 minute, 30 minute, or 1-hour time blocks to plan tasks and projects make the tasks and projects more manageable. It is that simple. Or, so you […]
A Morning And Evening Routine Is Important
Create A Routine According To Your Personality Challenge This is the first post in the Create A Routine According To Your Personality Challenge. It’s an eight week challenge in a private Facebook group. Routine Is Important I love mornings. Each new day brings new opportunities and a chance to start fresh. You get a do-over. […]
6 Rules of Decluttering – Decluttering Series #4
Decluttering Continued When it comes to getting organized, decluttering is a must. However, just the thought of getting rid of possessions strikes fear into the hearts of many. As with any other process, it often helps to have some rules. Consider these six rules of decluttering to help you take steps toward living a clutter-free […]
Organizing Your Office Again – Okay, Mine, Not Yours
Okay, so I’m organizing MY office again. Actually, I’m done (cept for putting a few certificates on the wall.) But I’m sure you are going to be organizing your office again at one point. After all, it’s what we do. Organizing Your Office I write often about organizing your office and desk because it’s a […]
6 Steps to Making Your New Year’s Resolution Stick
Happy New Year’s Resolution It is that time of year when many people are offering time management, organizing, scheduling, or get into action training. You need help making your New Year’s resolution stick. So, you either pay someone to mentor or coach you or you buy a program thinking you can do it on your […]
Helping You Get Organized
I remember back in the 1980’s helping other moms get organized and teaching them how to be strategic in their planning. Something happened when I got older and after moving several times. It became more difficult to settle in and get organized. Problem For those of you struggling with finding your rhythm, sometimes you just […]
The Relationship Between Habits and Willpower
Difficult, but not Impossible How often do we try to create a new habit or stop a bad one only to realize months later that our willpower faded when we weren’t looking? It’s hard to keep up willpower for any length of time. Sure, we can stick to a low-fat, 1,000-calorie diet and go hungry […]
Create New Habits in 3 Steps
New Habits We all have times in our lives when we want to change our behavior for the better and create new habits for ourselves. This could be getting in the habit of eating healthier and drinking more water. Or, it could be moving more and taking the dog for a daily walk. Or it […]
Five Multitasking Tips to Help Busy Women Stay Sane
Guest Blog Post By Katie Horner When you hear the word multitasking, do you envision being run ragged, or maybe just not getting anything done because you are frantically doing a little of everything and never finishing anything? This is a common view of multitasking, and for good reason. Trying to do a bunch of […]
EMAIL Purge – Yes, Purge That Email!
If you’re a fan of The Busy Woman on Facebook, you probably saw my post about purging thousands of emails. It has been about a year-and-a-half since I did an email purge. I guess I waited too long. It took me many hours of deleting, filing, and writing down lists I’m truly interested in. After […]