When discussing our dream and goals, the refrain of 'not enough time' is all too familiar. Yet, what if I told you that dedicating just 5-60 minutes a day could propel you toward your dreams? Welcome to Week 10 of our series on overcoming common dream obstacles, where we're diving into the time crunch and how to overcome it.
Read MoreMany of us have big goals and dreams we want to achieve, but the thought of planning and executing them can be overwhelming. It's easy to get stuck in the planning phase and never take action. However, breaking down your goals into small, manageable steps can make the process less daunting and more achievable.
Read MoreYou know that dream you buried ages ago because you were too busy, scared or overwhelmed to follow through on it?
Let’s unearth it together and develop a plan to make it happen.
Read MoreDo you look at your long to-do list and just want to zone out like these two glassy eyed dudes from the Sydney Zoo?! 🤣 We all experience this sometimes and get stuck.
One step you can take is to simplify your list by deciding to focus on the top items that will give you the most impact in terms of making progress towards your priorities and goals. Using the 80/20 rule can be a useful tool in achieving this.
Are you frustrated with not following through on your calendar or achieving your goals?
Chances are you probably fall into one or more of these categories:
You’re not living in alignment with your true values and dreams.
You’re judging yourself harshly and loving yourself with conditions.
You’re trying to be someone you’re not.
Ever feel like your schedule controls you? Let's flip that narrative. Make it work for you! Here are 10 scheduling tips that will put you back in the driver's seat, improve your scheduling process and set you up for success.
Read MoreIf you are ready to kickstart following through on your dreams, keep reading!
I’ve been dreaming of learning how to play guitar for decades.
By now I know what it takes to move forward on this dream. I’m going to have to choose to be uncomfortable on purpose for a while.
Here’s my plan and six steps you can take to achieve your goal/dream as well:
Read MoreNothing is more frustrating than planning out your week only to have it discombobulated by surprise schedule requests from your kids or late night work meetings by your spouse? Poof, there go your plans!
The Solution: Weekly Family Meetings!
This entails every family member bringing their schedule to the table and coordinating their needs with the rest of the family.
Are distractions zapping your productivity? Is your attention drawn like a magnet to social media or interrupted constantly by kids, colleagues or your cute puppy? Constant digital and physical interruptions can kill your focus. To be in creative flow you want your focus to be undivided for at least 90 minutes at a time.
Read MoreDo you have a morning routine that starts off your day on the right foot and sets you up for success? First, a good morning routine often starts the night before. The days I’m most productive are those when I’ve managed to review my goals the night before, laid out my workout clothes, eaten a healthy dinner and gone to bed by 10 pm. That way I wake up refreshed and clear on what my goals are for the day…
Read MoreAre you spending HOURS perfecting your PowerPoint presentation or cover letter? Could you be using your valuable time in a more productive way? Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. Perfectionism means you’re trying to be perfect so no one can judge you, reject you or point out that something you did is wrong. The truth is people are going to judge and reject you know matter what you do - you can’t control what people think.
Want to save a lot of time? Stop people-pleasing. Learn how to say no and be authentically you. I find people-pleasing to be one of the biggest time-sucks for many women, especially moms who are “doers.” The ones everyone can count on to get things done. They don’t want to let people down so people get comfortable relying on them because they always pull through. It’s a vicious circle. Not sure if you’re a people-pleaser? Here are ten signs:
Read MoreAre you feeling fried and burnt out by the end of the week? No time left for YOU by the time everything else gets taken care of? Schedule your free time on your calendar FIRST. Free time includes things like sleep, eating, working out, family time, date nights, social activities, doctor’s appointments, your kids’ soccer game or piano performance, etc. This will help ensure that YOU get prioritized throughout the week.
Read MorePlanning is freedom
The ticket to the life you want
Unsubscribe from a time scarcity mindset
Live consciously with intention
And manifest your fun
Most people would agree that it’s important but they frequently procrastinate or don’t follow through on their schedule.
Read MoreThere is beauty in simplifying your life.
Trimming what isn’t a priority.
Let’s take TIME for instance.
The most valuable resource in the world.
How do you want to spend your time daily?
Where do you begin with so many choices vying for your attention?
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