Some of us (me included) would do almost anything to avoid chores. Back in 2010, I had a full time job and was writing my dissertation in Economics.  I didn’t have kids or pets. I would write 1000 complicated equations or 500 lines of code before doing a chore around the house. Now I have kids and a big job and fitness goals and of course I would still rather do those things than chores.  It appears some people are like that. Based on my very informal research, 20% of people fall into the category of “Ignore boring chores at all costs.” I was really surprised by this data because I’v ..read more

I’ve been getting big questions lately: “Why can’t I stick to my goals?” and “How do I focus on what’s important?”. We all have dreams and it can feel frustrating when you’re not making progress toward your goals.  I know how easy it is to get distracted when you have kids, a job, and a busy life.  Pandemic parenting can feel like an endless hamster wheel of household chores, cranky kids at bedtime, and work work work. Right?  I want to encourage you to take some steps to break out of this cycle. Even if you have just a few minutes a day to devote to accomplishing your goals, th ..read more

It’s a new year and fitness resolutions are often at the top of peoples’ new year goals. As a parent, I know that time is limited. Most of us have jobs, kids, and chores. We can’t spend 3 hours in the gym! At the same time, staying healthy as a parent is so important.  The Best Fitness Resolutions for Parents That’s why I love these simple fitness resolutions for parents that will pay huge dividends to your daily energy and FUN. The bonus is that you don’t have to spend a lot of extra time in the gym to achieve them. You can even involve the family in your health goals.  Why do I thi ..read more

SEO: Personal finance resolutions How do i manage my finances? How do i manage my finances better?  Financial checkup Personal finance checkup How to build net worth Did you know that women, on average, have less than half the net worth of men? Men, on average, have a net worth of $12,000. The average woman’s net worth is around $5,500. I am on a personal mission to help women increase this number, one step at a time! Have you found yourself wondering, “How do I manage my finances better? How can I build my net worth?” If you want to increase your net worth while only spending a few ..read more

Weekly routines are so important. They keep life running smoothly. Morning routines get all the press but, to be honest, give me a good weekly routine any day. This is what makes the difference between ordering out every night and eating a home-cooked meal. It’s the difference between piles of laundry and having clean underwear. A good weekly routine really can take you from feeling frazzled and overwhelmed to knowing it’s all under control.  Why is it important to have a weekly routine? Weekly routines are so important, especially to busy people. These routines are important for a few re ..read more

Picture your typical morning. If you’re a parent of small kids, you likely make 100 decisions before you even arrive at work. What is the weather like today? What should the baby wear? What should I wear? Does my toddler need a coat today? What will I have for breakfast? Which coat do I need? Should I have black coffee or a latte? The list goes on. Decision fatigue means that you might arrive at your desk completely exhausted. This doesn’t feel great and it means that your decisions at work might not be as good as they might otherwise be. And by the end of the day you might find yourself compl ..read more

It’s happened to the best of us. You have great intentions for the week. You’ve set your weekly goals. You’ve laid out your plans. The schedule is busy but you should be able to get everything done. Then it comes at you, probably on Wednesday around lunchtime. That work task that you didn’t learn about until the middle of the week and absolutely MUST be done by Friday. Sometimes these things happen and there’s just no getting around it. This happened to me just last week. I was already pretty busy when I saw the email.  I’ll admit, I was annoyed at first. I had a list of things to get don ..read more

I don’t get super amped up about New Year’s Resolutions. (I prefer when-it-makes-sense resolutions. There’s nothing special about Jan 1.) I hate a planner that tries to do too much. (I prefer something with a bit of structure but also flexibility.) I’ll spend time on planning, but only if it helps me. (I have no interest in decorating my planner or planning for its own sake.) Does this sound familiar? If so, you might be a Questioner. What is a Questioner? The Questioner personality type comes from Gretchen Rubin’s book The Four Tendencies. The framework Rubin writes about categorizes people b ..read more

The upside to planning is that it helps you get things done. I love that my planner helps me maintain momentum, even when I’m busy or stressed. This month, I’ve noticed a downside though. Sometimes I stay in “Getting Things Done” mode when I really need to be in parenting or connection mode.  A few weeks ago, my daughter got in trouble at one of her activities. But I was so focused on the errands I needed to run on the way home from said activity that I missed a golden opportunity to talk with her about what happened on the way home. When I got home, I realized that I had dropped the ball ..read more

I’m not going to lie: last week we got SO overwhelmed with our house chores. The piles of laundry…the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. It was rough. The funny thing is, I started out the week doing GREAT. On Monday I think I did five or six loads of laundry. I cleaned the house. I washed the dishes. I ordered a full week’s worth of groceries. By Tuesday, I was exhausted. Apparently I have a limited supply of household chore energy, and I used it all up on Monday. By Friday, the place was a disaster.  That’s why I’m trying tiny steps this week. Here are the very low bars I’m going to set ..read more