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A blog on mastery insights for life, time, habits & clarity
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The Natural Resources You Didn't Know You Have
There are people who love to do those things for you. Below are some the people I go to first for help.
Whether you need a lawyer, a llama trainer, or someone who specializes in fixing your current conundrum, there's a professional out there just waiting to hear from you, so get creative and ask for help.
Plus, this is important to remember: Each of these fine people have their own networks of uniquely related professionals they refer to as well.
May 264 min read


The #1 Stress Gap
But the biggest source of your stress isn't your time management, your overflowing inbox, the tasks you can't seem to finish, your home clutter, or relationship friction.
Those are the easiest things to point to and great places to improve your life mastery journey.
Apr 123 min read


Quit Paying the Stuff Tax
Paradoxically, procrastinating is your brain's attempt to soothe you away from feeling overwhelmed and negative. "There, there, don't stress, we can do it later."
Feb 232 min read


Does this make me look ... ?
Read this interview with Laurel Linney for for insights into what a personal stylist does and why you should experience the experience at least once. (Some of my longest-term clients started with a trial ‘"To see if it’s worth it, if I like it" session.)
**Bonus, her recommendations on selling no-longer-loved clothing.
Jan 94 min read


AI tells all....
AI tells all....
You said, "How to master your life?"
ChatGPT said:
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Get yer bumf outta there!
A cynic's guide Yes, you. You’ve got bumf on your desk, in a pile, and maybe even in a carefully organized file drawer. While you get...
May 11, 20252 min read


Monkeys Hijack Productivity: Bananas Ensue
I can’t seem to get to….start, organize, do, call, finish. It’s not your hands; it’s the monkeys in your head. more fun than a phone call...
Jan 2, 20253 min read


I want this list ... gone.
Task lists are never simply activities.
They reflect your needs, wants, goals, values, and relationships.
Nov 22, 20242 min read


A Junk Drawer of Tips
I couldn't come up with a catchy title for this short list of miscellaneous tips. But since we all have one and instantly recognize the term 'junk drawer', let's go with it. Of course, I'd recommend a junk drawer more like this simply because it's easier to find things, but you get loads of credit for containing it at all. So here goes, a few tips to consider and the most important is at the end. Don't put it down...Put it away. Repeat aloud. Label Label Label. Help your
Jul 28, 20242 min read


A Realists Organizing Vocabulary
The real meaning of those chirpy words that can feel hard to live up to...
Feb 21, 20242 min read


Inertia is a weird gift.
They gave me my own advice on overcoming inertia.
Jan 26, 20243 min read


I couldn't tell her anything.
I never know what people truly want or think when we meet, but this person was clear about what she wanted me to tell her. She'd attended...
Jan 23, 20244 min read


Stage my house? But I'm not moving!
Use these tips to stage your house. You don't need to move to improve!
Dec 29, 20233 min read


You want my opinion?
People often ask me what I think are the best places to learn in our shared quest for ways to live a rich life with minimal frustrations...
Dec 2, 20233 min read


Porches, Purpose, People & Productivity
It’s a late August Sunday, and the cicadas are in full song. I’m on my front porch, with my laptop open, feet up, ready to post ideas to...
Sep 1, 20233 min read


eBay, Craigslist, Auction? What's best?
Is online selling for you? Why it might not be your best money-making option.
Oct 30, 20227 min read


Learn From My Summer Experience
What I learned from an unexpectedly long trip
Aug 19, 20225 min read


Is Your Sink Full of Wisdom?
The small stuff matters in big ways.
Jun 9, 20223 min read


8 Helpers That Streamline Your Life
Yay, you! Congratulations. You’ve realized you wasted enough of your precious time going solo. You’re ready for help with the things you’re tolerating (putting up with) in your spaces and life. The next step is figuring out who to contact. Here are eight professional services, what they offer, and when to call them. Some will help improve your spaces. Some will help improve you. In all cases, be sure to interview a few possibilities. Professionals are accustomed to being q
Apr 19, 20227 min read


The Urge is Unmistakable
Want a change? Feel the urge? Start by cleaning up.
Mar 27, 20222 min read


What would you put in your backpack?
Quick, you've got 3 minutes to get out of your house....what will you take?
Mar 21, 20222 min read


A Professional Organizer’s Tips For Organizing Your Junk Drawer
Crafting a well-made junk drawer takes time and practice.
Feb 7, 20224 min read


He gazed longingly into her eyes as he held out his gift. It was a ... pen?
How to make decisions a lot easier. Everything has a story. We're wired that way. But the story you tell may not be accurate.
Jan 21, 20224 min read


Why It Pays To Be Negative
If you're a relentless optimist or pessimist, you're missing out.
Dec 15, 20213 min read
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