Every day is a mix of art + science. What is on my plate for the day? How do I rank my health today? Can I push it or do I need to be protective of my health battery? A common descriptor for the energy…
Have you set up your budget and finances according to your income or your financial risk tolerance? Those two things can be very different and may be the reason that you do not feel confident or comfortable with the life you have created. Financial Risk…
Is using an accomodation like working from bed giving up? I do not like laptops. The End. I don’t know how people function without a dedicated workspace. I LOVE my desk. I always buy desktop computers. I haven’t owned a laptop since I stopped traveling…
It’s a fun game that I play over and over where I am terrified that I’m a slacker and I actually could keep up with the healthy. There is a special type of torture included in having a high achieving personality and a chronic illness….
I won’t argue that “the internet powers that be” don’t love a good consistent blog, Substack post or social media account. I will not even argue that we as humans don’t love and crave consistency. But can we be considered reliable and successful with a…
Ever realize that you are hitting a new milestone in the moment? 2022 was the first time that I had to use accommodations for voting. When we arrived, we were told it would be up to a two hour wait in line. I was having…
We all know that some events are more important to attend than others. A wedding is more important than a sports practice. I’m sure we have all had a scheduling conflict and have had to decide which event was more important to attend. I want…
When you look at your calendar and want to cry a little, how do you survive it with chronic illness? Both rigid and flexible routines rule my world and make it all possible. On Sundays, the ONE thing I always make sure happens is I…
I love being a parent to a high school senior. Senior year of high school and all of the various traditions that each school has is so much fun. I am the type of person who likes to go into a situation informed and prepared….
I see funny posts about all the things parents realize their kids don’t know how to do once they are newly on their own. While I’m sure that we will have our own funny realizations when that time comes, we are also doing our best…
I thought that something was wrong with me because I enjoyed switching planners and systems seemingly every few months. What I realized, is that I use it as a strategic coping method and never took the time to give myself the benefit of the doubt….
We have a lot going on. There is so much pressure put on this year. Our to-do lists are long and it seems like we are adding another urgent item daily. It feels like a firehose of information, deadlines, decisions, and stress. No matter which path…
Getting organized for back to school is my favorite time of year. I love new beginnings. The only thing I love more than new beginnings is being well prepared for them!
I have mentioned before that my favorite TV character growing up was Radar on M.A.S.H. I just absolutely loved that he anticipated needs and was always prepared with the solution.
I. Love. Paper. Planners. I will never stop using one. Call it fierce loyalty if you will. The thing is, I will also always use a digital calendar. Using a calendar that can be easily color-coded and changed allows me the freedom that a paper…
Writing your name on your planner can be super stressful! What color do you pick? How thick do you want the lines? What happens if you mess up?! I couldn’t be happier to tell you that you don’t need perfect handwriting or a huge assortment…
Using a discbound planner system is super flexible, but often we are limited by the planner covers and designs that are currently sitting on the shelf. Not anymore! For the price of your favorite Starbucks drink, you can now make your own sturdy and changeable planner covers and dividers!
Creating your own planner from scratch can get expensive. There are several parts of your disc planning system that you can DIY. Amazon affiliate links are used in this post. I started customizing my disc planner by making my own printable inserts and now I…
“Nobody has more hope and optimism than a planner that has planned out every hour of her day in pen.” You have planned, written things down in pen, and are ready to check those boxes! Super excited about what you have planned out, life comes…
SO YOUR LIFE IS A BIT OF A MESS. We are not going to go through qualifiers here. If you feel like life is currently a mess, then it is. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have it as bad as someone else. It doesn’t…
