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[QW28] Checklists: a perfect non-overwhelm(er)!
Hey, now! Don’t roll your eyes at my idea 😊 I’m not talking about being one of those people with checklists for their checklists. I’m talking about the not-carved-in-stone worksheets you use to help you save time, stay focused, and add some non-overwhelm...
“Want my secret to non-overwhelming those bits-n-bobs tasks?”
I’ve always preferred staying up late and waking up late. Yeah ... that didn’t work well until I started my own business. But one morning a few months ago, I awoke at 5:00 a.m. (groggy grumble) and couldn’t get back to sleep. Thinking, “Howzabout getting...
“What is your strangest chaos-to-non-overwhelm story?”
Happy New Start! It’s 2024, and – as the Queen of Non-Overwhelm and your Goals Accountability instructor – I’m supposed to challenge you to: “Overcome the angst!” “Be the best you can be!” “Figure out another cliché phrase!” (I made up that one.) Ewwww!...
[Non-O moment #2] Dumping weekly schedule overload!
(A short message about my flagship issue: finding Non-Overwhelm!) I recently discovered a FamilyLife Today (FLT) article about our weekly schedules. You know this topic is near and dear to my heart if you’ve read my book. You’ll find FLT’s full article here …...
[GOAL 10] Get your ‘success steps’ ready
(Read or listen.) Over the past two months, you've been ramping up to January by herding New Year’s Resolutions ducks into rows. In October, you learned to think of ‘goal’ as Getting Organized and Leading. And – bless your heart – you let me bully you into using a...
[GOAL 9] Are your next-year-resolutions ‘workable’?
I goofed! When I wrote this post, I mentioned the year ... even in the title! Not a good idea for an 'evergreen' article, so I've updated the text. Will you please substitute the proper year if you listen to the recording? Thenk kew bery much. 😎 In...
[QW 27 follow-up] Think about each sheet of paper!
Hey, there! In September, I shared my "Well, DUH!" moment when I figured out how to find a stash of printer paper right under our noses. I was embarrassed I hadn't thought of this treasure hunt earlier. Click if you'd like to reread it. Remember this?...
[GOAL 8] Start on next year’s objectives n.o.w.
I goofed! When I originally wrote this post, I mentioned the year ... even in the title! Not a good idea for an 'evergreen' article that works forever. Will you please help me out by substituting the proper year as you listen? Thenk kew bery much. 😎 When...
[QW27] “Guess where I just found a bunch of printer paper?!”
OK ... an embarrassing "Well, DUH!" moment for me. Sheesh. But hey, it's a good one to pass on to you. Enjoy! [QW27] "Guess where I just found a bunch of printer paper?!" I'm always encouraging you to "Keep up with your paperwork!" You've heard my lectures...
[GOAL 7] Build ‘wiggle room’ into your schedule
A few months ago, I worked with a group on my 7 Steps to Non-Overwhelm. I mentioned how – to take advantage of an opportunity that suddenly presented itself – I moved things around to meet it. All without creating a blip on my calendar's radar, mind you....
[Non-O moment #1] Don’t forget the “No”
(A message for you about my flagship issue: finding Non-Overwhelm!) As the Queen of Non-Overwhelm, I had to send these two stories your way. A friend recently told me about trapping themselves into wwaayy overpromising their time. This is big stuff,...
[GOALS 3-6!] Rethinking the goals process
As the Queen of Non-Overwhelm, I help people find ways to weave peace and calm into their lives. And that includes wrestling to the ground that dreaded serenity killer: reaching goals. Here are a few practical ideas for achieving your goals, not just setting...
Guest Appearance: “Mastering your goals without overwhelming yourself”
If you keep up with Belinda Weaver of Copywrite Matters, you know what an honor it would be for her to interview you. That happened to me! Belinda and I briefly discussed: • Building non-overwhelm into our schedules. • How each project we tackle ... huge or tiny ......
[QW26] Solve ‘cursor freeze’ in < 1 minute!
[ Quick Win posts – QWs – are brief items to help non-overwhelm your day. Enjoy! ] It's late afternoon on Tuesday, and your cursor just froze on your computer screen. At first, you thought it was the kids getting home from school. They jumped on the 'Net and...
[GOAL 2] Find the speakers on your desk … now!
My title is ... well, it's just silly. Right? Of course, we all know where our computer's external speakers are located. Are you sure? [GOAL 2] Find the speakers on your desk ... now! Remember when I was a guest on Gillian Whitney's May 2nd LinkedIn Live episode? At -...
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