Technology has become so integrated into our everyday lives that our phones, tablets… even fitness trackers are now able to send and receive text messages and emails, make calls and keep us on task with calendar reminders and alarms. But I am here to offer a friendly warning. Before you are tempted to use your … Read more
Are your mornings hectic? Or are you able to approach them gracefully? If you’re trying to get your children ready for school, make sure the dog has gone out, and pack everything you need for the day all at the same time, your mornings can certainly feel overwhelming. Mornings are tough for a lot of … Read more
Before I had a child, there was one thing that I really didn’t like about going on vacation–my morning routine had to be improvised. Post-child, my whole life seems to be improvised for the time being, but I remember those days where I valued my morning routine so much that I would do whatever I … Read more
If you want to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity, a checklist can be one of your strongest allies. The simplicity of a checklist is what makes it one of the best tools for managing your daily routine and helping you get things done. Many professionals are encouraged to use checklists to accomplish tasks and minimize … Read more
There are a ton of benefits to taking up a hobby that you enjoy. These extra-curricular activities that you choose to fill your free time will boost your individuality and increase your sense of satisfaction with life. You can choose hobbies that fit your personality and lifestyle, and there are a lot of hobbies that … Read more
Are you able to get up and go in the morning? Or do you press the snooze button several times and eventually go flying into work on two wheels? I’ve always done things on the early side, so while it’s easy for me to wake up in the morning, I’m usually also the first one … Read more
The following is an excerpt from my book, Habit Stacking™: 127 Small Changes to Improve Your Health, Wealth, and Happiness. We all know it’s not easy to add multiple new habits to your day. But what you might not realize is it’s fairly easy to build a single new routine. Read on to learn the … Read more
If you’re a parent, chances are your mornings can be a bit hectic… not to mention, stressful. But this doesn’t have to be the case. You have the power to make mornings a bit easier on yourself. How you ask? By simply adding a little structure. No matter what age your child is, you are … Read more
If you’re reading this, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say you want to be better. A better person. Better eater. Better organizer. Better sleeper. Better exerciser. Better parent. Better employee. Better student. Better planner. What you strive to be better at isn’t as important as actually doing it. And developing … Read more
I’m sure you’ve heard that waking up early is one of the keys to being successful. And you may have wondered, “Why? I thought getting sufficient sleep is an important part of being your best self!” But when you hear that there are benefits to waking up early, these perks aren’t related to cutting your … Read more