Posts on how to make the most of your time and energy.
7 Marie Kondo Quotes that Will Inspire You to Declutter, Tidy Up, and Set Yourself Free
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I bet you’ve heard of Marie Kondo. She’s the author of the bestselling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” as well as the star of the new Netflix show, “Tidying Up.” I first heard about her book just after it was …
Want to Stay on Track with Your Goals? Ask These Two Questions.
Tis the season for increased goal setting! It’s the New Year, and everyone’s wanting to make some changes. The reality though? Change is hard. So if you want to stay on track with your goals, there are a few things you need to do. And today, I’m sharing two, critical …
Don’t Like New Year’s Resolutions? Do This Instead.
We’re kicking off a brand-new year, hooray! This means you’re about to hear a whole lot of talk about New Year’s resolutions. But if I’m being honest, I don’t like New Year’s resolutions. While I’m all for intentionality and goal setting, something about a resolution just seems like a set …
Dealing with Uncertainty: Reflections on My 2018 Mantra
I’ve never been a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. In general, I’m big on goal setting, but something about New Year’s resolutions feels like a set up for failure. So instead, I choose a mantra at the start of each year, meant to guide and direct me all year …
Say Goodbye to Holiday Stress with This Simple Question
Have you noticed how many of us love the holiday season yet at the same time, feel super stressed out? It’s a strange mix. You love the gingerbread cookies, the festive décor, and the cozy nights by the fire, but by the end of the season, you’re stressed, tired, and worn out. You start …
3 Bad Habits You Mistakingly Think Are Helpful
You might be surprised to know that there are a few bad habits you’re doing nearly everyday that are pretty harmful for your health. Even more surprising? You’ve probably think these habits are helpful. In fact, you’ve probably been taught that these habits are good for you and that they help …
7 Quotes about Perfectionism to Help You Let Go Once and For All
If there was for a 12-step meeting for recovering perfectionists, I would be there. I’d be sitting in the front row, the first one to say, “Hi I’m Allison, and I’m a recovering perfectionist.” Perfectionism is a word we throw around a lot, and over the years, it’s almost …
A Psychologist Wears the Apple Watch for a Week. Is It a Mindfulness Killer?
I have a confession to make. And I’m afraid it’s either going to make me sound like a technology hater or a grumpy, old curmudgeon. I hate Apple watches. Okay okay, perhaps “hate” is too strong of a word, so let me rephrase that. I have some major concerns about …
Trouble Falling Asleep? The Trick You Need to Know
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You had a long day. You’re exhausted. Yet the minute you get into bed and turn out the light, you’re wide awake. You lay there for a few minutes, hoping a wave of sleep will pass over you, but then nothing. You’re still wide …
Failure is Important. 7 Quotes to Remind You Why
Somewhere along the way, we’ve been fed a lie. We’ve been told that failure is bad, that it should be avoided at all costs. We’ve been taught to believe that failure says something about our talent, our willpower, or our ability to succeed. And I don’t know about you, but …
