Posts Tagged ‘to-do list’
How to Design Your Weekend
One day I was scrolling social media and came across this: Hang on. Why should being a mother mean that your weekends feel just like any other day of the week? Yes, the early stages of motherhood can be a sleep-deprived, relentless monotony of doing the same things day in, day out with it all…
Read MoreVideo Training: Learn How to Master Your To Do List
My survey of Project Me subscribers and social media followers has revealed that the #1 life area that drags you down is your Productivity and Time Management. Improving your productivity not only brings you more calm, it’s also a natural way to free up more time and energy for the people and the things you love.…
Read MoreHow Smart Mamas Get It Done While The Kids Are In School
This article is also featured in the Huffington Post. Dreaming about all of the extra hours you’ll have with the kids back in school? Determined to get on top of your to-do list and have space in your day to do more of what you really want to be doing? Here’s the truth. Those ‘extra hours’ will disappear into…
Read MoreArianna Huffington’s Personal Advice for Busy Mothers
I recently had the pleasure of attending an inspirational talk in Madrid by Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post and author of the wonderful book ‘Thrive’. The subject of her talk was one very close to my heart: Balance & Mindfulness. When she asked if anyone had any questions, my hand shot up. Before…
Read MoreTame Your To Do-List Today
Looking at your massive to-do list and feeling like everything has to be done now? How do you prioritise? Where do you even begin? I’ve got a magic wand to make it better – my Magic Matrix Action Sheet! This is a new spin on an old favourite (by productivity guru Stephen Covey) and it works every time. You’ll…
Read MoreAre You A Pro Procrastinator? Read this NOW. (Not Later)
Got stuff on your to-do list that’s been hanging around for-ever? Half-started projects lingering around indefinitely? Are you the Queen of Putting It Off? A recent Project Me survey found that procrastination is a top struggle we all face. It either induces guilt or puts you under a stupid amount of pressure by leaving things until the…
Read MoreHow To Say No With Confidence
Do you find it hard to say ‘no’? Commit to things just to be nice? Say ‘yes’ without thinking it through – and later regret it? I hear you. I’m a natural ‘yes’ person. I’m up for almost anything and always love to help. This makes me prone to overcommitting and begrudging the very things I said…
Read MoreOfficially Overwhelmed? A Busy Mother's Instant Fix
It can come out of the blue. You might be on top of your day, but just one curveball can throw you completely off kilter. Before you know it your head’s pounding, your mind’s in a jumble, you’re doing too many things at once – and getting nowhere fast. You’re officially overwhelmed. You’re not alone.…
Read MoreStop Being A Slave To Your To Do List
Always running around like a mad woman, trying to squeeze it all in? Frustrated that you never get everything done? Focusing only on your to-do list is stressful and crazy-making. Even if you do manage to achieve everything on your list, you may never actually accomplish anything meaningful. We get so caught up in getting…
Read MoreRevealed: The Secret to Becoming A Fulfilled Mother
Are you on autopilot, going through the motions day in and day out, putting out fires and dealing with everyone else’s needs? Have you lost sight of your goals and dreams? Do you crave something more, but can’t quite put your finger on what? Does it feel like something’s missing? If you’ve slipped into becoming…
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