Your morning is your sacred space. It’s an opportunity to carve out time dedicated to you and your highest priorities. And when done with consistency—which is the whole point of a “routine”, after all—a successful morning routine can actually change your life. It will slowly shift your focus, your habits, and your attitude if you…
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…
Growing up, the Christmas dinner menu at my parents’ house was very similar to the Thanksgiving dinner menu at my Gran’s house. The staples included turkey, green beans, ham, a cranberry orange salad, and of course, dressing. My aunt would bring piles of cookies, and another aunt would bring a Jell-O salad. My dad was…
While I firmly believe in maintaining an attitude of gratitude year round, it is certainly fun to celebrate our appreciation for blessings this time of year. Surely everyone already knows I’m thankful for my husband, kids, family, friends, and even my iPhone (oh precious iPhone)… But I want you to know how grateful I also am for…
When I was sixteen, I picked up a book that changed my life. It was called Put Your Heart on Paper. The premise of the book was how putting your heart on paper could help you be a better writer. I liked it because I was sixteen and into emotional pontification, and anyone in that…
From the day I launched the Day Designer, the number one request we got was for tabs. Over the year, it’s been fun to see how people have dressed up their own planners with tabs. I found a set at Target, and have been using those on my own Day Designer for the majority of…
Press send. Post it to Facebook. Post it to Twitter. Post it to Instagram. Send out an email blast. Add it to Pinterest. Turn off the TV. Quit second guessing yourself. Step out the front door. With your running shoes on. Say yes to something new. Say no to something old. Tell the world. Go….
I grew up with a mother who was the ultimate Southern hostess. Her parties, while not legendary, were always comfortable, well-attended, and heart-and-stomach-filling. We are getting ready for a birthday party in our house in the next month, and I started making a checklist, which of course turned into a PDF printable download. I included…
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