Have you heard of the 80/20 rule? It’s also known as the Pareto principle. The concept is that roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. It’s seen as a short cut to being more focused, more organized and more productive. Here’s some statistics that show the 80/20 rule. At home, we […]
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined. This quote by Henry David Thoreau may be the start of something amazing for you! Have you thought of how your stuff may be holding you back? Have you thought about how with less you can start a project of […]
As a devoted Hamilton (the Broadway show) fan, one of my favorite quotes is “Talk less, smile more.” In the play, Aaron Burr is sharing his leadership philosophy with Alexander Hamilton. It refers to a national leader’s philosophy, but the leadership concept of “talk less, smile more” can apply to all of us […]
It may not surprise you about my obsession with timers. A timer is a vital tool for time management. It’s a monitoring device as well as an accountability tool. There are so many uses for a picket timer. A slim, digital, easy to set timer can help you in a myriad of ways. […]
Fall has started and we are ready for a fresh start too. With the routines of back to school, vacations complete and holidays approaching, we look forward to a fresh start. It just feels right to get back into routines. According to Scientific American, Fall is a “temporal landmark” or date that sets our […]
So many projects, so little time! A project is an “individual or collaborative effort that is planned with a specific aim.” Project management is the “discipline of planning and executing the work of a team to complete a goal.” As Walt Disney said, “Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is […]
According to the Economist the average American uses the paper equivalent of almost six 40-foot (12-metre) trees a year. That’s a lot of paper! While we would ideally have less paper in our home and office, frankly we need to find great strategies to create filing solutions and more efficient strategies to find what […]
Have you wondered how you can manage all the paper that comes into your home or office? It’s coming in at a rate faster than you can process. Parents have often said, “why do the teachers send so much home!” As an ADHD parent, it’s especially hard to pare down all the school work, […]
Have you heard the buzz about minimalism? The concept started just after World War II and has exploded in the 21st century. Minimalism is paring down to a minimum and living with less. It’s no surprise that according to a 2011 study, 90% of Americans admit that unorganized clutter at home or at […]
Look around at kids in your home or neighborhood on vacation! The joy of longer days to swim, the fun of time off, and time to do whatever they want spontaneously keeps their spirits and energy high. We can have that too! We can be healthier, happier and more productive with a vacation and […]
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