restful productivity to live deliberately & avoid overwhelm 

Counter Clutter: The Invisible Enemy of My Productivity

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.…

Capacity – Personal Growth

Capacity – Personal Growth

I think of a sound board when I look at snapshots of my life. There are times when I have space for growth and forward momentum, then others when that becomes a background track. I met my husband serving in college ministry at church. We chatted over the soundboard before and after meetings. Those interactions…

Theme Days & Bucket Lists🌞 [+ free printable]

Theme Days & Bucket Lists🌞 [+ free printable]

My favorite planning tip to enjoy this season without feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Practical ways to structure your Summer days at home. Summer can be very complicated. We all look forward to the different pace that summer brings. I always picture it being simple, full of popsicles, swimming, and fun. But it often does not…

The Monday Meeting – Productivity Tip for Moms

The Monday Meeting – Productivity Tip for Moms

I use this simple productivity tool for communication and unity in our home. We talk about things that need to be done, events that might happen, and anything we need to get ready for. I have heard it said before that communication is kindness. In my relationships and especially within my household clarity is key.…

Unpaid Work is Still “Real Work”

Unpaid Work is Still “Real Work”

Let’s break some WFH myths! Real work is defined by so much more than a paycheck or a schedule set by someone else. Here are 2 of the Work-From-Home myths that really get me fired up. The Myth: My schedule is flexible so I am available during the day. I have lost count of how…

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

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…

Habits – Rhythms and Small Changes in My Day

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…

The Journey of Personal Growth

The Journey of Personal Growth

Starting something new can be complicated and layered. Often we need a foundation to hold us steady as we step forward into new terrain. I’m still on my way, still learning, and it feels like an ongoing adventure of discovery. The exciting part? I’m guessing there will always be something new for me to learn.…