Entries by Ellen

ADHD Guide to Happier Holidays

  Time is not your friend during the holidays. There’s so much more to do. If you have ADHD, time challenges are part of what you face during the year.  Here’s a simple guide to a happier holiday for you and your family.   Keep self care at the top of your list Holidays are […]

Choosing Time Management Tools

  Say the words time management and we say how can be manage time?  We can’t really. What we can do is track how we use time, understand how long a tasks takes, and prioritize what we spend out time on.   Time management tools help us track and record how we spent our time.   By […]

4 Surprising Ways to Use a Planner

“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.”  ― Allen Saunders “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”   ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”   ― Benjamin Franklin   It’s all just a wish until you make a plan! Whether it’s home, work, meals or exercise, […]

How to Fix Holiday Glitches

  As holidays approach, we’re thinking of twinkling lights and not last year’s dry stuffing.  Even worse, last year we may have spent much time preparing, yet not feeling that holiday joy. Heading into the holidays is the best time to think about the big picture of the holiday season.  It’s time to assess what […]

How many clothes do I need?

  I am asked this question a lot by my clients. How many clothes do you need per person in your home?  How many clothes do I need? It’s not an easy answer. Too many clothes can cause chaos in your home.  Having too many clothes makes it difficult to get ready in the morning, […]

Family Mottos with Meaning

    In our 21st century lives, families are transforming daily.  Families are adding members, refashioning who is a family member and reinventing family structure.  Just how do we keep sharing our family values, inviting inclusiveness and minimizing destructive and hurtful conversations?  Having a family motto helps all your family define what’s important.   Family […]