I Was So Wrong About Laziness…Mostly

June 20, 2022 s c

Are you dealing with someone who is lazy? What's going on? Why can't they just do what they're supposed to do when they're supposed to do it? Maybe that someone is you. What I chalked up to laziness for years, wasn't laziness at all. I totally missed the mark. See if you're missing the mark too.

There’s A Hole in My Strudel

May 9, 2022 s c

Watch out for holes. The ones that are hard to see until it’s too late. The ones that deepen and devastate. The ones, when addressed, make your life more simple, much richer. Learn how to spot and manage life’s holes so you don’t crater out.

Leading a Double Life

March 16, 2022 s c

Leading one life is complex enough. Can you imagine leading 2? Or more? Stepping into the role of running someone else’s life is bound to turn yours upside down. How do you manage time to get it all done? How do you keep it all together? After nearly 2 months of leading a double life, here are some initial thoughts.

3 Little Words

February 14, 2022 s c

Words have incredible power. In a split second, the can uplift or devastate. They can also be a catalyst for change. What 3 little words caused a dramatic shift in perspective and action? It’s all in here.

Too SAD to____________

January 17, 2022 s c

If you’ve been feeling a bit off or way off, give this month’s blog a read. You might just find the light you need to get you up, move you forward, and alleviate feelings of SAD.

Gift Wrapping Up 2021

December 14, 2021 s c

Change is coming. What will it be like? How will we navigate it? Get ready to bid 2021 goodbye, and open your door to 2022. Here are a few ideas how to wrap up what you’re leaving behind and greet what’s ahead. Happy holidays from The Practical Sort.

Where Should She Disco?

November 15, 2021 s c

Have you ever gotten an indecipherable message on your phone? Has that message ever been a reminder to yourself? How do you act on something you don’t understand? A cryptic text to myself was how this month’s blog got started. Where should she disco? Does that have anything to do with organizing? Surprisingly yes. How? Read on.

Avoiding Chat Distractions for A Distractible Brain

October 19, 2021 s c

How the heck does anyone maintain focus with all that going on? And whoever thought the chat button was a good idea? In this month's blog, I explore the advantages and disadvantages of the Chat video conferencing tool for the distractible brain and offer 7 steps to manage chat to maintain focus without FOMO.

Success Is In Your Hands

September 20, 2021 s c

Our definitions of success are likely not the same. This is your life. You get to decide what success looks and feels like. Then go for it and don’t look back.

Time to Manage Your Time Management?

August 16, 2021 s c

Does time manage you? A long history of lessons has taught me that overextending myself is hazardous. I don’t recommend it. Here are some alternatives to manage your time (wisely).

Get The Shift

July 19, 2021 s c

Sometimes a life based on strict discipline can benefit from a strategic shift to another mode of operation. Namely one inspired by the late Dr. Wayne Dyer.

Confessions from a Recovering Perfectionist

June 21, 2021 s c

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Change is never easy. The more gray hairs we’ve earned, the harder it is to alter deeply ingrained behavior patterns. Changing perfectionista tendencies is definitely not easy. Awareness and desire are the first steps to new evolution. How is this perfectionista tuning in to evolving? Find out in this month’s blog.

Paring Down to a Meaningful Social Size

May 11, 2021 s c

There are lots of places in our lives that could use some paring down. Looking for a rather effortless place to start? In this month’s blog I share how I made the cut and it feels pretty good.

Adults Don’t Need Permission…Do They?

April 19, 2021 s c

Adults mainly have freewill, it’s one of the perks of being an adult. Then why do we need permission to take action when it comes to our own stuff? Good question. Let’s take a look.

The Imposter's Journey

March 22, 2021 s c

Are you afraid of being “found out”? If you struggle with ADHD or other giftedness, appreciating your strengths isn’t always easy, but you should never be afraid of being you. The Practical Sort clears through the clutter of Imposter Syndrome to find the real us buried beneath.

Screw That: If it Works, It Works Even For ADHD

February 22, 2021 s c

How will this busy brain find time to listen to a compelling podcast? Tune out productivity experts because my ADD addled brain and determination found the answer. And it may not jive with standard recommendations.

The Exhale Metaphor

January 20, 2021 s c

Inhaling and exhaling, the intake and outflow of our source of life. What’s that have to do with organizing? Aside from relaxing or invigorating you for well resourced task completion, it's also a perfect metaphor.

Simple Gifts

December 15, 2020 s c

There’s so much weighing us down as we leave 2020. Go easy on yourself with simple gifts.

And the Oscar for Best Wedding Co-Star…

November 17, 2020 s c

Wedding planning under the best circumstances is fun but often complicated. Now add layers of unexpected distressors such as communication missteps, relationship gaffes, even pandemics and fires, and the situation has gone from manageable to undeniably stressful. Engaging Wedding Coach and Coordinator Nicole Herinckx from the outset will take so many of the uncertainties, to-dos, and glitches off your plate. In this month’s blog, Nicole and I share key strategies to allow the bride and groom to focus on emotional well-being and the joy of the celebration.