Is self-awareness a useful teaching tool? By being more mindful can were learn new skills or habits through awareness? It may sound simple but I say we can. In fact, I believe that learning through awareness is one of the most powerful tools we can use to change behaviour and develop new habits. The Issue: A Lack of Awareness Virtual…
Accountability and body doubling are two powerful strategies that can significantly boost productivity, especially for people with ADHD. As a certified professional organizer and productivity coach, I offer both services to help you stay focused and achieve your goals. But which one is right for you? Accountability involves setting goals and having someone (like me!) check in to ensure you’re…
Looking for the successful To-Do List? Does a successful To-Do List even exist? Yes, it does. However, there are key factors to make it successful. Many years ago, I prepared this list of seven factors as part of a “Where are they all” series. Here is how to check off all seven. 1. Are all your To-Do Lists in one…
When siblings help a parent downsize, all kinds of interesting things happen. Mostly often, family dynamics come to play and life can get complicated. However, its doesn’t need to be difficult. The Parent Downsize Backstory Both my significant other (SO) and I have had parents downsize in the past 10-12 years. My own father passed away four years ago and…
The reasons for procrastination vary. I call them procrastination gremlins. Many of us have our own reasons for procrastination or our own list of gremlins. You may be silently thinking of your own. However, just because procrastination exists, doesn’t mean it can’t be managed. Here are the top four reasons for procrastination that my clients encounter and how to combat…
Recently, I had an opportunity to simplify a few things in my own life. With a volunteer term completed, I transitioned responsibilities over to my successor. Although still in a related volunteer role, I was relieved of a handful of duties. My calendar was emptier and my time freer. That’s when I realized that to simplify is more than simply…