How do you feel about routines? I think the thought of routines can be polarizing. Some people love routines and some people despise them. A lot of people thrive on routines and others prefer to live without them because they feel too confining. I believe routines can actually help us. They can help simplify our days and create more peace…
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Planner Tips
Happy New Year! The beginning of the year usually means the beginning of a new planner for me, and I love a new planner! I’ve been a paper planner person for about 20 years. Years ago I tried keeping track of everything digitally, but it was short lived. I love paper planners. Being the beginning of a new year, I…
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Simplifying Christmas
I can’t believe it’s already holiday time. This year strangely went by so fast! You would think it would’ve gone slowly given that we had to miss out on so much that we had originally planned. We’ve also had to stay home more than usual. Somehow it still went quickly – even faster than usual it seems. Nonetheless, here we…
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Accountability
I accomplish so much more if I know someone is going to ask me about my work. This is true at my job and in my personal relationships. Right now a good friend of mine and I are memorizing scripture each week. I know on Thursday morning she is going to expect to me recite my verse. Knowing she will…
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Milestones
Last month I celebrated a milestone birthday (50!). I’d be lying if I said I was super excited about this milestone, but I do feel better than I have in a long time. Turning 50 brought on some feelings I wasn’t expecting. Our daughter (the youngest) is a senior in high school this year and will leave for college next…
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