Last week I got fitted for a new pair of orthotics. I haven’t had a new pair in about 10 years. When I got my first pair, around 2011, the experience was very different. I remember stepping on some kind…
Category: Productivity
Taking Care of the Little Stuff
Why does it always seem that we become more productive leading up to a major deadline, event, or vacation? What is it about these occasions that makes us change our habits? Even if the change is only temporary, it serves…
The Simple Magic of a To-Do List
I spent my time leisurely on Saturday doing fun activities. Sunday morning my thoughts felt scattered. I was having some (mild) panic about how much I had to get done. Cleaning, weekly preparations, laundry, grocery shopping, yard work (it was…
Finding a Home
I often think my biggest barrier to tackling clutter is finding a home to put something. A friend of mine visited the other week. She had recently moved to a new place and ended up downsizing in the process. One…
Lists and Why We Love Them
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to “Lists” on This American Life. As a life-long list maker, I could relate to the topic and the stories. Lists are so heavily incorporated into my daily life, I rarely stop to consider their significance.…