A long time ago I learned the value of prepping ahead. Lately, I’ve started wondering how much prep is really necessary to make a difference. Some evenings I’m too tired to do anything that would help me get a jump…
Category: Productivity
Productivity Tip: The Meal Plan
I’d never really considered having a meal plan before this past year. Cooking is a creative outlet for me. I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of figuring out how to make something with what’s available. Even better if that something is…
The Universality of the Junk Drawer
Last week one of my reader’s commented that taking care of the niggly things is why we have junk drawers. And it’s true! Sometimes it takes too much brain power, or requires too much energy, or decision making to deal…
Digital Wellbeing: How to Take Control of the Tech in Your Life
I recently got a new phone. During the setup process, a notification flashed to customize the Digital Wellbeing settings. I investigated and discovered a whole app dedicated to monitoring and tracking my phone/app use. A dashboard summary neatly displays the…
How to Increase Capacity When You Have None
In 2013 I obtained a certificate in Business Process Management. A key lesson I learned was the difference between efficiency and capacity. Recognizing the differences is not always easy, or apparent. However, when you feel like you just can’t keep…