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Energy Management vs. Time Management: Work Smarter, Not Longer

Most people think the key to getting more done is better time management. Make a schedule. Set reminders. Fill every hour with a task. But what if that's not the real answer? The truth is, managing your energy matters more than managing your time. You could block out three hours to work on a big project. But if you're tired, stressed, or distracted, those three hours won't count for much. When you learn to work with your energy instead of against it, you get more done in less

This Valentine’s Day, Let Your Life Reflect What You Love

Valentine’s Day puts love in the spotlight. We think about the people who matter, we send the message, we make the call, we remember not to take each other for granted. But while love is getting all this attention, here’s a question that deserves a little of it too: What do you love in your everyday life — and why aren’t you doing more of it? Not what sounds impressive. Not what’s productive. Not what you think you should enjoy. What you actually love. Because here’s the thi

Beyond To-Do Lists: Creating Systems That Support Your Goals

You write down tasks every day. You check them off. But somehow, you still feel stuck. That’s because to-do lists help you remember what needs doing, but they don't always move you toward your dreams. The secret isn't working harder on your lists. It's building systems that connect your daily work to your goals. Why To-Do Lists Aren't Enough To-do lists are useful tools to help you keep track of your busy day full of tasks and appointments. They help you remember important th

Momentum Over Motivation: How Women Over 50 Create Lasting Change

If you’re waiting to feel fully motivated before making a change, you might be waiting a while. Not because something is wrong with you — but because motivation is unreliable. It comes and goes. It shows up when it wants to. And in this season of life, motivation can often be replaced by something different - like curiosity or restlessness. Or a sense that something is shifting , even if you can’t quite name it yet. For many women over 50, change doesn’t start with a lightnin

The 90/90/1 Rule: A Simple Framework for Breakthrough Results

What if the secret to achieving your biggest goals wasn't working harder, but working smarter? The 90/90/1 Rule offers a straightforward productivity framework that cuts through the noise and helps you make real progress on what matters most. Instead of juggling endless tasks and scattering your focus, this approach asks you to commit to one transformational habit for 90 days. What is the 90/90/1 Rule? The 90/90/1 Rule is elegantly simple: for the next 90 days, dedicate the

You’re Allowed to Want Something Different Now

Somewhere along the way, many of us picked up the idea that wanting something different later in life meant we were ungrateful, crazy, or somehow failing at “sticking with the plan.” As if the plan we made at 25, 35, or even 45 was supposed to carry us all the way through. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t have to. If you’ve been feeling a subtle (or not-so-subtle) nudge that the life you built no longer fits quite right, let me say this clearly: You’re allowed to want something diff

How Strategic Stillness Leads to Better Decisions

There’s pressure in today’s world to keep moving. Emails demand immediate responses, meetings require instant input, and decisions often feel like they need to be made yesterday. If you aren’t being “productive,” you aren’t being important. But this constant pressure to act quickly comes at a cost. When you rush through choices without pausing to think, you sacrifice quality for speed. The antidote isn't working harder or faster. It's embracing strategic stillness. Intentiona

Design Your Days: Strategies for Intentional Time Usage

There's something magical about a new year. It feels like a blank page waiting to be written. The calendar resets, and suddenly everything feels possible again. But days don't design themselves. Without intention, January becomes February, and before you know it, another year has slipped through your fingers. This year can be different. This year, you can design your days with purpose. Why Intentional Time Matters How you spend your days is how you spend your life. It sounds

What I’m Taking Into the New Year (And What I’m Not)

As this year comes to a close, I’ve been thinking a lot about how my days have been filled—not in a critical way, but in an honest one. Retirement from a formal job has given me something I didn’t always have before: Time. And with that time comes choice. What I’ve learned is that having more time doesn’t automatically mean using it in ways that feel meaningful. Days still get filled. Hours still pass. And if you’re not paying attention, they tend to fill themselves. So ins

Permission Slips You’re Allowed to Use This Month

December has a way of making us feel like we’re behind before we even start. Behind on plans. Behind on rest. Behind on finishing strong. Somewhere along the way, the season that’s supposed to feel meaningful starts to feel like a performance. So consider this your official reminder: You’re allowed to do December your own way . Sometimes what we need most this time of year isn’t another tip or strategy—it’s permission. Permission to let go of expectations, slow down the pace

Embracing Your Unique Strengths

As we approach the end of 2025, are you finding yourself reflecting on this past year? Most of us are. We think about what we've accomplished, what we've learned, and who we've become. But here's a question worth sitting with: Are you celebrating who you actually are, or are you still measuring yourself against who you think you should be? If you’ve ever taken a personality quiz , you’ve probably gained some valuable insights into your natural tendencies, communication style

The Year That Didn’t Go as Planned: Finding Purpose in What Didn’t Happen

Well, here we are—December! That magical time of year when we start looking back and thinking about all the goals, hopes, dreams, and wildly ambitious plans we had back in January. You know…the simple ones like “transform my entire life,” “declutter every closet,” or “become one of those people who wake up before sunrise because they just love it.” And now, we scroll through our planners or journals and think: Did I actually transform this year, or did I just master the

The Gratitude Journal: Capturing Moments of Thankfulness

As we gather around tables this Thanksgiving, we're reminded of the power of gratitude. But what if that sense of appreciation didn't have to be confined to one day a year? What if you could harness the transformative power of thankfulness every single day? Enter the gratitude journal: a simple yet profound practice that's changing lives one entry at a time. What Is a Gratitude Journal? A gratitude journal is exactly what it sounds like: a dedicated space where you regularly

So Many Lists: How to Actually Enjoy the Holidays This Year

Thanksgiving is next week — and Christmas will be here in under six weeks. For many of us, that realization brings both excitement and a little panic. My mind immediately jumps to menus, cleaning lists, gift shopping, decorating, hosting, and trying to make everything “perfect”… all while attempting to remain calm and festive. But here’s the truth: the holidays don’t have to be something we just survive. And you can certainly let go of the belief, and in my case - the obsess

Aligning Your Actions with Your Intentions

We've all been there. It's January 1st, and you’re scribbling all of your resolutions on a piece of paper. This is the year you'll finally get in shape, advance your career, strengthen your relationships, and maybe even learn that new language you've been talking about for years. You’re ready to hit the ground running. Fast forward to March. The gym membership sits unused, your professional development books gather dust on the nightstand, and that language app sends increasin

A November Kindness Challenge: Finding Light in the Shorter Days

There’s something about November in Wisconsin that always makes me slow down. The busyness of summer with outdoor gatherings, endless to-do lists, and a pace that seems to never stop is finally behind us. The mornings arrive later and the evenings come too soon. The air is crisp with the smell of fallen leaves. Even the energy from the fall’s harvest seems to have faded, and suddenly, there’s space to breathe. This quieter season brings out my reflective side. Maybe you fee

Digital Detox: Reclaiming Health in the Digital Age

Digital connection can be a great thing. It can keep us up-to-date on the lives of far-away friends and family or help us find new work or volunteer opportunities. It can also be a tool for research and discovery, introducing us to new ideas or stories through social media. But it also has a downside. Our relationships with screens have become increasingly complex and somewhat concerning. Recent studies reveal alarming statistics about our digital consumption and its impact o

Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back

Halloween is all about fun and scary things — haunted houses, spooky movies, ghosts that pop out when you least expect them. But we know those fears are pretend and are meant to be fun. They disappear the moment the lights come on. But there are fears that don’t disappear as easily. These are the fears that live quietly inside us. The fears we carry about change, failure, being seen, or not being enough. Those are the ones that don’t go away when October ends. They can sneak

Understanding Empathy for Stronger Relationship Bonds

Have you ever felt truly understood by someone? That warm feeling when a friend really "gets" what you're going through? That's empathy in action! Today, let's explore how this skill can help us build stronger friendships and connections with others. What Is Empathy? Think of empathy as wearing someone else's shoes for a while. It's about understanding how others feel and seeing things from their perspective . Just like a bridge connects two places, empathy connects two heart

As the Weather Turns: How We Learn to Adjust

You can always tell this time of year when summer starts to slip away and the season starts to change. The mornings are darker. The...