(Torrey’s Note: As you read this, I am on a plane heading to DC. The next two posts were scheduled in advance so you won’t miss a thing while I am gone. In other words, I am at a point where I can plan ahead and here is my proof. If you want to see…
Category Archives: Organize Yourself
Tying up loose ends
Is there something that has lingered in your to-do list for far too long? Have you procrastinated due to lack of time? Is it a task that is just too stressful to deal with right now? Is it causing you to do more work elsewhere in your life? You, my friend, have loose ends. Oh,…
Adding Margin: Getting better rest
In the Extreme Do-Over Experiment, I had to put a lot of focus on Rule #6: Adding margin in my life. This was the first thing I did when I got started on this journey…I made a vow to get better sleep. Sleep was God’s idea This was probably the hardest one for me to…
GMST {getting my schtuff together} Diary for 10/20/2012: Reducing my distractions even more
“A schedule defends from chaos and whim.” ~ Annie Dillard, winner of Pulitzer Prize in non-fiction 1975 If there is one thing I miss about Outlook after switching to Gmail, it’s the RSS delivery feed feature. I used to have all my blog subscriptions grouped by category in Outlook. However, I didn’t dedicate time to…
{DIY Project} Create a Do-It-Yourself Pampering Kit
In the first stages of the Extreme Do-Over Experiment, we are focusing on the most important thing you need to work on: YOU. By the time the day is over you’ve taken care of everyone and everything – but what about yourself? Did you take the time to do something just for you? If you…
Steps to Create Your Own Weekly Planning Retreat
Are you feeling overwhelmed or discouraged? Caregivers never feel like they have enough time to manage their wounded warrior’s care, from appointment scheduling, playing phone tag with the VA, filing for benefits, attending appointments, setting up respite care, filing paperwork, managing medications and a plethora of other duties. It’s no wonder we find difficulty finding…
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