“Stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel.” I’m not sure who first said that. Probably Shakespeare. But I get it. I think you get it, too. By now, I think we’re all familiar with the negative aspects of comparing ourselves to others. We know that it makes us feel bad about even the…
I turn 37 in a few weeks. Far closer to 40 than I’d care to admit. No offense to many of my dear friends who have already passed that honorable milestone, but as I inch closer to that milestone, I’m starting to understand the rumblings of mid-life crisis, and the complaints of achy bones and…
The word “systems” seems a lot more confusing and terrifying and super-official-sounding than it needs to be, don’t you think? At least, that’s the way I used to look at it. I was always a little intimidated by systems, and what seemed the near-constant, not-so-gentle suggestions that I needed systems in my business and in…
Ah, balance. It’s become a bit of a controversial topic, hasn’t it? I’m sure you’ve heard both sides of the argument: “Here’s how to balance it all!” and “Balance is impossible! Let’s ban the word from the lexicon!” I have, too. And I don’t want to get into an argument about semantics. Because I believe…
As we approach the New Year, I’m finding myself both reflecting on this year and anticipating the next. My thoughts are turning to how I can make this 2016 even better than 2015. (And 2015 wasn’t half bad!) That’s the beauty of this season, isn’t it? It’s the reason we all proudly proclaim our New…
I want to propose that we look at resolutions a little bit differently this year. And, unlike many, I’m not suggesting that we give up on them altogether. Far from it. I actually love resolutions and goals and plans. (If you hadn’t already noticed.) Instead, I’m suggesting that we look at resolutions with a fresh…
Here’s what I’m into right now, that I think you’ll enjoy too: SEE: Star Wars: The Force Awakens — Because Star Wars. (What other reason do you need?) READ: Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert — This book is beautifully inspiring in the creative, gut-kicking, hilarious way that only Ms. Gilbert can bring. HEAR: Disney’s Paint the Night Parade…
You will never be very good (or, at least, as good as you could be) at being someone else. I don’t mean to discourage you. Quite the opposite, actually. I want to encourage you to do the much easier work of being yourself—and showing up as yourself, in every facet of your life, including your…
I recently chatted with Amanda from Wild for Planners, a lovely site about organization, planning, and more. We talked about everything under the sun, like: how Day Designer is similar to Chick-fil-A what inspires me in life and business my typical Starbucks order how I started Day Designer the contents of my purse You know, the…
