I'm sure you can think of dozens of examples of when you felt completely alone, overwhelmed, or exhausted. I'm curious if your initial instinct was to ask for help. If you're anything like I used to be, you're probably really good at thinking up excuses as to why you don't really need to bother anyone else. Instead, you suffer through the overwhelm and exhaustion on your own until things get better.
Read MoreDo you ever get stressed and then feel stressed about being stressed?? 🤣 You know you're "supposed to" keep stress levels low. High stress impacts your health in all kinds of ways. So, stressing about how stressed you are is not helping. You know this, but it's so hard to stop! I get it. I'm right there with you.
Read MoreDoes your family create a summer bucket list? You know me - I love going into a new season (literal or figurative) with some intention. Whether that's the holidays, Maycember, the start of school, or for those of us in the northern hemisphere - summer. Transitioning with intention simply means thinking ahead and choosing how you want to spend your time as opposed to letting life just happen to you.
Read MoreDo you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next? Grabbing your to-go mug of coffee while putting on your shoes and asking everyone if they've gone potty while you rush out the door with zero seconds to spare. Or slamming the laptop closed as soon as you hit send on that last email as you rush to not be the last parent at pick-up today. It's not that you mismanage your time. It's that there's just so much to squeeze in. And you want to get as much out of your time as possible.
Read MoreThe best time management strategies won’t make a difference if you don’t first know how to set boundaries. I know, I know. It's not what you wanted to hear. You wanted to hear that implementing Trello for your to-do list is going to change your life. That time blocking is the best way to get more done. Or that I have a strategy for keeping up with your inbox so that nothing falls through the cracks. And while I do have ideas and proof of tools that I've seen work for the hundreds of women I've coached, before any of those things will work for you, you have to learn the skill of setting and maintaining boundaries.
Read MoreDo you have a garden that you're getting into this time of year? I come by my love of plants and gardening honestly. My mom has the greenest thumb of anyone I know. Her garden and landscaping at my childhood home are seriously jaw-dropping. It's magical to be there during the summer. But I always used to tease her about the pictures she would take of her landscaping.
Read MoreHappy Maycember! The month that rivals December in the number of activities, events, and commitments, especially for parents. IYKYK. This is the time of year when everyone realizes that it’s almost the end of the school year and so we rush to fit all the things into the calendar while also juggling the holidays and other events that are fixed in May.
Read MoreDo you love your job? I'm curious if that answer has changed over the years. I know it has for me, especially after having kids. Before I had my oldest child, I worked because frankly, I was ambitious. After working hard for my degree and taking risks to get internships and move to new cities, I wanted to put it all to good use.
Read MoreHow do we move stalled projects from in-process to completed? How can we focus and see something through to "done" before starting something new? And when you're a parent who's managing not just your own work and life but the lives of your family and your home, how much choice do you have in whether or not you start new things before finishing what you've already started?
Read MoreI never used to describe myself as a "fun mom". Or even just a fun person! That just wasn't me. I've always felt like I was more serious than others, even as a kid, and grew up feeling "blue" more than not. After my first child was born, I was diagnosed with postpartum depression and I remember worrying that he would turn also out to be a serious kid because he rarely saw me smile. And that broke my heart.
Read MoreDo you sort or categorize your to-do list? Sorting is certainly not required, but it's something I want you to consider because it can make things easier when it comes time to plan. But there's one overlooked, yet particularly useful filter that can really make a difference in how efficient and effective you are with your time, especially as a parent...And that is sorting your tasks by those that are interruptible v. those that require focus.
Read MoreThe way I coach on priorities is that they are just another tool that can help you be intentional with your time. In the same way that a planner or project management app can help you manage your time. If you want to have fun with it, start by asking yourself a few simple questions.
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