A Simple Life Habits reader asked: "Why is time management so important?" I will be the first to agree that time management has gotten somewhat out of hand. We can take the idea of productivity out of balance to unhealthy levels. This is why I am such a proponent of "pace." I think pace is the ...
I was recently asked "what are 3 habits I can use to make a simple life?" It seems like simple is the theme in recent years. I think anytime a culture goes through a recession they begin to think about the excess in life that really doesn't matter. Don't get me wrong, it is fun ...
I know first hand how stressful school day mornings can be. At the time of this writing, we are getting back into the school day routine. Some parents dread the start of school. All they see is grumpy kids, angry parents, and late arrivals. A few years ago, that was a typical morning for us. We ...
The Bible is an amazing book. It contains wisdom, guidance, inspiration, and the purpose for living. As parents of two kids, my wife and I are focused on preparing our children for life's opportunities and challenges. What I often see is a huge gulf between those that desire to read the Bible and those who actually ...
Do you ever get frustrated when you start something and don't finish? Maybe you were really excited about a book - only to stop halfway through. Maybe you started a home project - only to leave it half done. There is nothing more discouraging then being surrounded by unfinished tasks. Is there any hope for me? ...
Being busy doesn't mean you are productive. How many times have you arrived at the end of your work day only to wonder what it was you accomplished? Most time management gurus always focus on how to cram more into your day. The more you process the more productive you are - so they say. In ...
Having a new baby is a stressful time in anyone's life. Not only do you have to get used to sharing your home with a new little person, you are likely facing at least 18 years of expenses. While there's nothing you can do now (except save!) to prepare for the field trips, new cars, ...
I recently hiked a section of the Appalachain Trail. It was beautiful and quiet. The section of the trail we hiked was mostly uphill. The trail was covered in big rocks, which required you to pay attention to each step along the way. It reminded me of a quote I heard at a recent talk. ...
Many of you know how much I love using Evernote. I have been an avid Evernote user since its inception. Over the years I have changed my system to better adapt to my workflow. Who knows. In the future it could even begin to evolve some more. I thought I would share with you my ...
When I was a young girl, my father taught me how to work with wood. We built an intricately detailed wooden dollhouse, a small rocking chair that I’ve now given my own daughter, and tens of hundreds of little items like that. Now, I have a my own woodshop in my garage, and even though I ...
