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Time Management: Fact or Fiction?

by Michaeline on September 4, 2010

Time management… the elusive skill. Or is it? We all have 24 hours in a day and it is our choice on how we use them.

If you feel that you need more time than 24 hours a day. If you are overwhelmed on a daily basis it is time to take control.

Begin by setting yourself up for success. In the book Never Check E-mail in the Morning: and other unexpected strategies for making your work life work (Fireside 2004) author Julie Morgenstern’s competency of creating the time to get things done includes avoiding e-mail for the first hour of the day. [click to continue…]

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As a new school year approaches and schedules become hectic, wouldn’t it be great to have a handle on healthy meals and snacks? Getting our children to eat healthy can be challenging. It is so convenient sometimes to pull through the fast food drive through when you are tired and the children are hungry.

By planning ahead and being organized you can consistently have healthy home-cooked meals for your family not only on weekends, but week nights as well. In a previous post, I suggested that weekly menus are the solution to healthy meals and they are a way to stay organized in the kitchen.

In addition, here are some tips for preparing for healthy brown bag lunches:

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Living in Balance

July 3, 2010

As Independence Day quickly approaches, I wanted to share some thoughts about living a life of freedom and balance. Here are some essentials for leading a well-balanced life that flows: Hydrate your body with water. It quenches thirst and helps satisfy your appetite. Walk. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park further away in [...]

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Spring Cleaning and Clearing Clutter

April 17, 2010

Spring is a great time of year. It is a time of year that we think about renewal, birth and freshness. Or at least I think of these thing. Many of us may think about spring as a time to do a deep cleaning like when were children. My mom cleaned the house from top to bottom [...]

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Healthy Kitchen Habit: From Processed to Whole Foods

April 3, 2010

Many processed foods are high in carbohydrates, sodium and trans fats. And now that you have cleaned out your pantry what will you eat? We have become so accustomed to convenience that we have forgotten how convenient it is to cook at home. In the busyness of today’s world we just want to get eating [...]

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Habits of Highly Organized People

March 6, 2010

The March 2010 issue of O- The Oprah Magazine included a large section devoted to organization. That must mean that spring is in the air. Actually most magazines have a standard organization or declutter article these days. Part of the article in this magazine  included “The 10 Habits of Highly Organized People” which I thought was spot [...]

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You Time…Replenish Your Energy

February 6, 2010

“We need time to dream, time to remember and time to reach the infinite. We need time to be.” ~ Gladys Faber Are you taking time for yourself? Do you spend time refueling yourself? Make yourself a priority and take time for you. It is not selfish. By taking time for yourself you will have [...]

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Contemplation and Attraction

January 30, 2010

One of the “challenges” in making change is the excuses we use…thinking “it is hard” or “I don’t have the money” or “I am too old (young)”. Don’t let these thoughts define what you can accomplish. To accomplish change (your desires or dreams) you need to think about the thing that you want to produce. Dr. [...]

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“Waist” Management

December 12, 2009

As we move into the last couple of weeks of the holiday season, here are some tips to help you manage your waist and still enjoy the celebrations: Drink water Use healthy self-talk messages Practice delay tactics Eat on a regular schedule Station yourself away from the buffet Allow one treat or a small taste [...]

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Surrender to Serenity

July 28, 2009

Daily calm = a balanced life = renewed energy Give yourself permission for quiet time. Use the space created for yourself as discussed in my previous post and take time to be alone with your thoughts. Accept a sense of calmness and serenity that your private oasis allows. In order to thrive in our chaotic [...]

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