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From “I Should” to “I Will”: A Simple Shift That Changes Everything

Words like “I should” and “I have to” carry pressure. They feel heavy, like chores that must be done, rather than choices made from the heart. ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

June 25, 2025•2 min read

From “I Should” to “I Will”: A Simple Shift That Changes Everything

Time-Blocking Without the Burnout | Katrina Willis

Can you imagine the amount of stress you’ll be facing if your fully-time-blocked day goes sadly off-track before lunchtime? st Description ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

June 24, 2025•3 min read

Time-Blocking Without the Burnout | Katrina Willis

The Finding System™ Explained: Organize to Find, Not Just File

Barbara shares the heart behind The Finding System™, including how it was inspired by an unexpected source: the Bible. ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

June 19, 2025•3 min read

The Finding System™ Explained: Organize to Find, Not Just File

Staying Grounded While in the Air | Karen Lynch

As I travel solo this week to meet my son in Spain, I’ve considered how much staying organized helps me feel grounded, even when I’m thousands of miles from home. I don’t travel with a heavy itinerary... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

June 10, 2025•1 min read

Staying Grounded While in the Air | Karen Lynch

The Eisenhower Matrix: A Tool for Time Management and Productivity | Kathy Muzik

A classic tool that can help bring clarity to your day and has recently experienced a bit of a resurgence in popularity is the Eisenhower Matrix ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

June 04, 2025•6 min read

The Eisenhower Matrix: A Tool for Time Management and Productivity | Kathy Muzik

The Productivity Trap Nobody Talks About | Kathy Muzik

I'm talking about the temptation to jump from one productivity solution to another, hoping the new one will finally be the magic answer. The one that helps everything fall into place. ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

May 28, 2025•4 min read

The Productivity Trap Nobody Talks About | Kathy Muzik

One Small Swipe for Sanity | Karen Lynch

Over the weekend, I caved to the hype and finally started watching that buzzy, award-winning show set at a luxury resort (the one with all the drama beneath the surface), which airs on HBO. ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

May 21, 2025•1 min read

One Small Swipe for Sanity | Karen Lynch

Fridge Refresh | Karen Lynch

I'm sharing a little personal win: Last Thursday, I opened my fridge and realized I had too many eggs! That moment nudged me to do a mini refresh: toss expired items, wipe down a shelf, and organize t... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

May 14, 2025•1 min read

How to Calm a Busy Mind – A Simple Daily Practice

Life can often feel overwhelming. With so much uncertainty, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s preying on our minds. But what if there was a simple, daily practice to help you regain clarity and foc... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

May 08, 2025•2 min read