Now that a new year is underway, many of us have been reflecting on the past year and considering what we want to accomplish in the coming year. I was forced into this reflection back in the summer, when my now-ex husband asked for a divorce. However, even though I’m not making any New Year… Continue Reading
Does Leaving the Phone Behind Stress You Out?
A couple of weeks ago, I forgot my phone. I rushed out the door that morning, in a hurry because I was running behind for a presentation I was giving. I didn’t realize I’d left my phone until I arrived at my destination. It was much too late to think about returning for it. One… Continue Reading
How to Create New Holiday Traditions
For me, the holiday season essentially starts with Halloween. I enjoy Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. I have friends that celebrate Hanukkah, and in the past I’ve been able to join in. The holiday traditions we have bring joy to our lives and allow us to spend time with family and friends. Recently, I’ve… Continue Reading
5 Strategies for Battling the Mid-Afternoon Slump
Sometime between 1:30 and 2:00 pm, I start to drag. I feel tired and unfocused. It doesn’t matter whether I’m trying complete something for a client, whether I’m working on a special project of my own, or preparing to go to the grocery store. For many of us, battling the mid-afternoon slump is a real… Continue Reading
Shopping Review: Amazon’s Subscribe & Save
I like to exchange money for time. If I can pay a little extra, or find some way to automate certain chores, I will do it. This provides me with the ability to free up time to spend with friends and family, or work on things that are more important (and pleasant). One of the… Continue Reading
Streaming Offers Wide Access to Entertainment — Without Cluttering Up the House
Since moving across the country (for the second time in two years), I’ve become fond of all things streaming. I liked the idea of streaming before, but now that I live the reality, I love it. One of the things I’ve noticed is that streaming offers wide access to entertainment, but I don’t need to… Continue Reading