Are you distractable? I'll admit that I'm highly distractable. I get distracted by my to-do list, distracted by fun projects, distracted by something someone said or an article someone sent me. Even though the things distracting me aren't necessarily "bad" and might not qualify as actual time wasters, they're still distractions that take my attention…
The following post is from Sherri of Serene Journey and Zen Family Habits: I'm sure we're all familiar with the saying "less is more". fewer commitments = more time less clutter = more space less time at the office = more time with family fewer thoughts = more peace These are all great, and I…
The following post is from Bernice Wood of Living the Balanced Life: In the world we live in today, it's very easy to be distracted by so many things. We have so many options available to us, it can be overwhelming to choose the most important things. I mean, have you tried shopping for disposable…
Memo boards, chalkboards and cork boards can be used for a variety of tasks, often interchangeably. Whether you're looking for a message center, a place to organize to-do items and notes or somewhere to hold bits of inspiration and memories, memo boards can be a pretty and functional addition to any room. Here are 9…
Last week I asked what you would do if you had more time. The answers were varied, from reading and crafting to spending more time with friends, but no one said they had enough time to do everything they wanted. (Not that I expected that answer anyway!) What I really want to know, though, is…
The following post is from Bernice Wood of Living the Balanced Life: Does that look like you in the morning? Mornings tend to be a rough time for many families. But we can create a foundation for a better day by preparing the night before. Below are 10 habits to incorporate into your nighttime routine.…
The following post is from Jamie Martin of Steady Mom and Simple Homeschool: Does a haunting skeleton of failure live in your closet? Does the fear of not succeeding paralyze you from fully pursuing your passion -- starting that blog, writing your book, enrolling in college? If so, maybe you need to reframe failure. Maybe…
The following post is from Jeff of My Super-Charged Life: Do you believe in yourself? I mean really believe in yourself. I believe in you. I believe you are strong enough, smart enough, and capable enough to achieve great things. I’m telling you this because I want you to reach out and grab the tiger…
Because my schedule for the last couple of months has included a chunk of time dedicated each day to writing the book, I'm really looking forward to turning in the manuscript and gaining several more hours in each day. I'm hoping that I don't fall back into the trap of taking on more projects and…
Many people have always wanted to learn a second language. Even though most of us have slogged our way through a few years of high school language classes, comparatively few are fluent in a language other than English, as opposed to countries in Europe where learning a second, third, or even fourth language is de…