How 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?

Do 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.

How could you benefit from deciding what you're going to focus on right now? From accepting that you don't have infinite time, and instead choosing to use the time you have effectively? If you feel like you can't choose... If you aren't sure how to break things down in a way that fits with your capacity... If you feel torn between focusing on professional versus personal projects... I can help.

Do you ever open up your inbox in the morning and vow that this is gonna be the day you get caught up Getting to inbox zero would be like sitting on top of the world. EVERYTHING else would be easier. Nothing would slip through the cracks. Your mind would finally be at ease. Let's pretend dreams do come true and you actually read, respond to, and file every email in your inbox. You get caught up! Woohoo! 🎉 But, because email is a conversation, all of those emails you send get responses. And tomorrow morning there will be more emails to read and respond to. And they'll continue coming in... today and the next day and the next. Now, this is the moment where you choose one of two camps…

Whether you're in the market for a new planner or just want to use the planner you already have more effectively, here are 7 questions to consider before you click purchase and start using your new planner. 

When you've tried all the things and still don't follow through, it's time for some external accountability. For someone else to create the deadline and hold you to it. To hold the space on your calendar for you to do the thing you've said you want to do. There's nothing wrong with asking someone to help you do the thing you can't seem to get yourself to do.

When I help clients set up systems and routines around the house, it's to free up more time, with the hope that they'll use that time for fun, enjoyment, and relaxation. But those same routines also serve you in seasons of survival. They make it easier to keep things running when you're low on energy, motivation, or health. Whether you're in a season of enjoyment or a season of survival, here are 5 of the routines that keep life running and free up time and space for whatever it is I need.

A second brain can be a great way to share household responsibilities by making information readily available. With a shared school second brain, any adult in your household can call your child in sick or send an email to the teacher with a question about that project that's due! Here are some other categories or notebook pages that I'm in the process of creating (just to give you some ideas).

Instead of being this thing that felt so hard and so outside my reach, I narrowed my focus to what was within my reach. Some people call them "lead indicators" and the larger goal itself, the "lag goal". I love this concept and have been thinking a lot about that with other goals in my life and the goals that my clients are working toward.

Are you taking "photos" of your life? Are you taking snapshots and notes so that someday in the future you can look back and celebrate how much has changed? How much you've changed and grown? And are you taking the time to dream about what it is that you want to "plant" in your life? Being able to see and celebrate your progress is a skill and it’s not one that most of us are taught. But it’s crucial to feeling good in your life.

Ready to radically simplify your life? Do a time audit and pick ONE area to simplify. Brainstorm ideas and then decide how you’re going to do that (automate, eliminate, or change how you think about it). Commit to it for two weeks to start and then evaluate - is this working and do you want to continue?

It takes effort and energy sometimes to do the mundane, adulting chores that are just a part of life. When you batch, it means less energy spent "getting the wheels turning". Once they're rolling, you just keep rolling. And that to me is worth it. As you're thinking about what chores or recurring tasks you can batch, here are a few tips that I've learned over the years that make for a successful batching session, regardless of whether you're batch cooking or processing paperwork.