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Is a Tidier Desk Your Secret Weapon for Well-Being and Productivity? efficiency productivity simplicity well-being

I spent a lot of time at the end of last year tidying and organizing. “Out with the old, in with the new,” as they say! And that’s continued into the new year - I’m trying to take some time every day to sort through old papers, files, books, and other stuff that I just...

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The fastest, easiest, and cheapest way to calm down growth habit simplicity

Full confession: the last few weeks have felt a bit more harried than usual, and even though I try to be a good role model in all things well-being (you know, “walking the talk” and all), sometimes I have to remind myself of the very things I speak and coach about.

This time of year...

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A few words that could change everything health mindset simplicity

Sometimes we all need a little boost, especially this time of year.

It seems like most people are dealing with a host of demands right now:

  • Welcoming new students or associates

  • Planning fall programming

  • Preparing for 2024 budgets

  • New billing years around the corner

  • Fall or annual...

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The surprising power of simple pleasures happiness mindset simplicity

Happy Monday! I hope you had a terrific weekend!

It’s hard to believe that summer is basically over. Many of you with school-age kids have already taken your “first day of the new school year” pictures and put your kids on the bus for their first day of school.

Here in...

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Saying “no” to the good to pursue the great mindset simplicity

How are we in the last few days of May? Is it just me, or has May simply flown by?

May is always a full month - I’ve learned that over many years, but I usually forget until it sneaks up on me. So when I find myself more overwhelmed than usual this time of year, I have to remind myself that...

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Why you should be playing more - no matter what your age! having what matters simplicity well-being

I love a good obscure, little known “holiday”! 

Some are a little over the top, like “Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day” (January 22, in case you want to celebrate it next year.)

But some of those “holidays” get me thinking about something that I...

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Is clutter getting in the way of your well-being? health simplicity stress

I have to admit, I have never heard of it until someone I follow posted:

April 26 is “Get Organized Day”!

What does being organized have to do with your well-being? More than you know!

Research shows that physical clutter can cause stress, feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression,...

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Decision Fatigue: 9 Ways to Give Your Mind More Space decision fatigue having what matters simplicity

At the end of a long day, we often feel fatigued, both mentally and physically. But “decision fatigue” is a specific kind of fatigue that causes us to make unhealthy choices for our bodies, our work, our habits, our relationships, and our productivity -- basically any area of our...

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