restful productivity to live deliberately & avoid overwhelm 

Habits – Rhythms and Small Changes in My Day

Rhythms are patterns we follow as a way of doing something. I think of a rhythm as a soundtrack to the morning or afternoon. If I were in a movie, what music would be playing in the background? As I get into the habit of organizing my life with rhythms and routines, I’ve come across…

Maintaining Healthy Habits on Trips

 A problem that we can run into is making good habits stick when we are on vacation. How do I keep moving forward in my health goals when I am in a different environment? What is the best way to plan for relaxation but not slide into old patterns? Decide the healthy choices that you…

Whole Foods & Healthy Habits

My transition to whole foods and healthy habits. In 2019 I had reached a tipping point. My health was affecting my daily life. I was feeling tired all the time, had stomach issues often and was eating the SAD (Standard American Diet). My meal planning was more about what I could get on the table…

Bullet Journaling & The Weekly Review

This routine has felt like unlocking a new achievement in adulting. What does my weekly planning look like? What kinds of things do I think about and what do I focus on? Details and tips for you. “The first step to recovering from decision fatigue, to get out from under the pile of choices weighing…

Counter Clutter: The Invisible Enemy of My Productivity

How changing my habits with my cluttered kitchen counters made me more productive and gave me clarity. My dad was a professional chef, he taught me all about kitchen efficiency.  I learned about cooking tools, ways to prep your station, how to chop fruits and vegetables, and how to batch together tasks to get food prep done quickly.…

My Top Homemaking & SAHM Tip: The Low-Energy List

Productivity tips to build resilience for your unique life. How do you deal with fatigue during your busy days at home? When are you most productive? Homemaking, being a stay at home parent, writing, homeschooling, working remote, or online contract work can easily become overwhelming. Any job working from home can have unique challenges especially…