My recent planning realization and why it works for me so much better than January goal setting. I attended public school as a student, then went to college for a teaching degree, and then became a public school teacher. Most of my formative life I spent thinking of each year in terms of what grade…
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Avoiding Buckets of Ice Water
The transition into Back to School Season can often feel harsh and abrupt. I plan to do things differently this season. [ + free PDFs ] đ Our society treats transitions like a bucket of ice water dumped on our heads. Fast, cold, abrupt, and shocking to our systems. Then we wonder why we canât…
Tips for Living Debt-Free: Spending Freeze, Meal Allowances & more
From the time I was a teenager earning money for babysitting and doing summer jobs I have believed in saving and budgeting. However, this is probably my least favorite aspect of adult life. I often find it difficult to line up what I believe with my daily actions. I want my financial goals to match my spending. Jim is…
Welcoming this New Year
I love the beginnings of the New Year. I enjoy the fresh calendars, the new planners, the clean crisp notebooks, and the restructuring of my routines. I enjoy having some time for reflection and goal setting. In my time spent planning my next year, I have been thinking about 4 major topics. Ways to find…