I wrote about workload paralysis a couple of weeks ago. Workload paralysis is when the weight of having so much to do leaves us feeling powerless to act. When we feel this way, we tend to freeze and avoid getting started on tasks. As I noted in that post, one of the reasons we sometimes feel workload paralysis is because we have far too much … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies for Creating Effective To-Do Lists
Reflecting on Life
6 Tips for Overcoming Workload Paralysis
I recently learned a new term: workload paralysis. Although the term is new to me, the concept isn’t. Workload paralysis happens when the weight of responsibility is so heavy that you feel powerless to act. In other words, you can’t seem to accomplish anything despite having a lengthy to-do list and being busy. Do you ever experience … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Overcoming Workload Paralysis
2021 Year in Review
I saw a drawing on social media the other day that I felt was quite apt. It showed several people standing together with a long pole in their hands. They were poking a door that said “2022” with the far end of the pole. The idea was that these people were quite cautious about starting next year and weren’t certain that they wanted to touch it … [Read more...] about 2021 Year in Review
Have Yourself a Mindful Little Christmas
I often get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas that I miss out on opportunities to truly savor the things I love about the season. This is unfortunate because there are so many amazing things—people, treats, decorations, activities, etc.—to enjoy. This year, I’m being intentional about slowing down and enjoying the … [Read more...] about Have Yourself a Mindful Little Christmas
14 Family-Friendly Gratitude Activities
I wrote a post several years ago about gratitude activities for the whole family. At the time, I didn’t have kids who were old enough to participate in most of the activities. However, my two eldest are now capable of engaging in these activities and my youngest can get the gist of some of them. I’ve taken the gratitude activities described … [Read more...] about 14 Family-Friendly Gratitude Activities
Getting Dressed for Yourself
There was a short period of time after the birth of my first child where I sometimes stayed in my pajamas all day. The same thing happened after the birth of my second child. After I had my third child, this phenomenon lasted for a longer period of time and I sometimes exchanged my pajamas for loungewear. When the pandemic hit a little over a … [Read more...] about Getting Dressed for Yourself
Pause and Take In the Sunrise
A few days ago, when I stood up from the table to begin breakfast preparations for my girls, I noticed pink and purple streaks across the sky. We have large, south-facing windows in our living room and dining room. I absolutely love the natural light these let in! That morning, the light they were letting in was from a vibrant, colorful … [Read more...] about Pause and Take In the Sunrise
8 Ways to Stay Connected to Friends Without Social Media
Last week I mused about whether or not social media is indispensable in maintaining contact with others. Though I’m not a heavy user of Facebook (the only social media I am on other than Pinterest), I’m reluctant to delete my account because I fear I will grow completely unaware of what is going on in the lives of my friends. Thank you … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Stay Connected to Friends Without Social Media
