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Tired of wondering where the summer went year after year?

Hello Reader, My husband is a teacher, so every June we're full of grand plans--see family more, tackle side projects, plus everything on the extremely long honey-do list. And then we get to August, realize most of it is still on the "to do" list, and wonder why this always happens! This year I...
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5 days ago • 1 min read
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Break free from time-sucking phone habits!

Hey Reader! Did you know we unlock our phone at least 150 times a day? But adults only laugh about 15 times a day. That seems backwards to me! I know which one of those things actually improves the quality of my life, and I bet you do too. If you're ready to take back time from your phone, join...
15 days ago • 1 min read
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Maximize your time & energy with upcoming events (including tomorrow!)

Hello Reader, I wanted to pop in your inbox and invite you to tomorrow's free weekly body double event (aka virtual coworking). Having another person in the virtual room with you can help you focus and make a terrible tedious task less miserable. Personally, I need to work on my taxes! (Cue...
26 days ago • 1 min read
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Maximize your time with 2 upcoming events

Hey Reader! Feeling stuck in a rut lately? Dreading the idea of "networking" but know you need to do it for work? Got a terrible tedious task you've been putting off & want some support to just get it done? Join me for two productivity events happening this week! If you're local to Kansas City,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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Even time coaches struggle with time management

Hello Reader! Maybe I'll feel like it tomorrow." I don't have the energy for that today." I look like crap and didn't put on makeup so I can't." So many excuses for why today, why NOW, isn't the right time. When do you just have to suck it up and do it anyway? I'm struggling with that today. I...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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Why is "ease" so hard?

Hi Reader! How's your January going? Are you the type of person who makes news year's resolutions? Do you assess how the past year went? Does it feel like a fresh start, a clean slate full of possibilities? To be honest, this January has been a bit of a struggle for me. I was sick during most of...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
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Do you recall the 3 techniques to bring intentional peace and joy to your holiday?

Hello Reader, Let's recap my 3 techniques to de-stress your holidays this year: Visualize your perfect holiday. Be as selfish and idealistic as you want, but then make an achievable plan. Make a plan to prevent extra stress. Know your boundaries and stick to them, even when the guilt trips...
3 months ago • 1 min read
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Do this when holiday stress threatens to overwhelm....

Hey Reader, The ho-ho-holidays aren't always so so happy and easy breezy are they? There's so much going on, it can make us feel like overstimulated children! (And let's be real--I'm basically a 2 year old in a middle age body anyway. I need plenty of sleep & I never leave home without...
3 months ago • 1 min read
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Make a plan to prevent holiday stress

Hello Reader, Here's a tip to reduce holiday stress: make a plan! Before the holiday season gets too far along, set some ground rules. How many events a week do you want to attend? How late will you stay? Are there any actions or comments that are non-negotiable and mean you'll leave...
3 months ago • 1 min read
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What would the perfect version of your holidays look like?

Hey Reader, If money were no object, nor time, nor obligations or other schedule constraints, what would you do to make this the best holiday season ever? Take a minute, right now, to really see, feel, hear, and smell what you want to experience. You need to know what your version of success...
4 months ago • 1 min read