How to Prioritize What’s Really Important

After reading Juliet's School of Possibilities by Laura Vanderkam , I learned something about myself: While I am productive, I don't always prioritize the right things.

And, that needs to change.

Here are some tools I will be using that you can apply to your day too so we can all accomplish what's really important...

Create Your Own Routine

Creating a routine for yourself has so many benefits. You are charge of your own time, form positive habits, create discipline, reduce stress, eliminate unnecessary decision making, and so much more. 

I'd like to take you through 4 steps to create your own routine so you can feel in control of your day and time. 

Disconnect to Reconnect

According to a 2018 Nielsen survey, American adults spend over 11 hours a day interacting with various types of media. I don't know about you, but I can think of many other ways I would like to spend almost half of my day!

Today, I wanted to share some of the tactics I've put into practice to disconnect from my phone and connect with what really matters to me. Let's jump right in...

Effectively Manage Stress During the Holidays

While the holidays are a special time of the year for many, it can also be the most stressful. Between shopping, wrapping, saving money, seeing friends, making plans with family, and so much more, balancing (or blending) it all can be hard. But, with American stress levels already at an all-time high, it’s essential that we are keenly aware of how we deal with everything that is thrown at us over next 40 or so days.

Here are some of my personal favorite ways to manage the stress that comes along with the holidays...