Routines help you be more productive. What are your current routines at home and how do they impact your productivity at work? How long does it take for you to get out of the house for work each morning? Do you know where to easily find your keys or that one coffee mug that fits… Read more
Have you successfully made the switch to your new “work from home” routine? Are you finding it difficult to turn-off the switch at the end of your work day? Are you shutting down your computer and physically “leaving the office” at the same time you ordinarily would? The value of routines and habits Routines and… Read more
More people than ever before are working from home (wfh) full time or at least part time. Working from home does have its benefits. There’s no commute, you can wear pajamas “to the office”, and be a little more flexible in your schedule. However, it also comes productivity challenges. Many who work from home have… Read more
Home Maintenance Workbook $17.99 This guide to household maintenance will help you save time, money and stress and give you all the necessary tools to keep your home in the best shape possible. This Home Maintenance Workbook and guide is divided into three sections, House Exterior, House Interior and General Home Interior Components. We’ve also… Read more
Looking to increase productivity at work? Clutter at home can serve as a source of stress, distraction, and cost time and money. Being surrounded by clutter can affect you, emotionally, physically, energetically and can impact your ability to get to work on time, have what you need when you need it and focus on your priorities… Read more
Do you know if that homework is making it from the table to the backpack and finally to class? Watch Debbie’s video blog on how you can ensure that your student is turning in their assignments. Need more help keeping your student organized? Visit our Organize Your Student page for more ways that we can… Read more
Welcome to the final installment in our series addressing the challenges of the homework routine. Previously we blogged about creating the proper environment for your child in Helpful Homework Hints (part 1) and last week we talked about time management issues in Helpful Homework Hints (part 2). Today we’re exploring the virtue of patience. Helpful Homework Hint #3:… Read more
Welcome to the second installment in our series aimed at helping parents and students confront the common problems around homework time. Last week we blogged about creating the proper work environment for your student in Helpful Homework Hints (part 1). This week, we’ll be discussing time management issues. Helpful Homework Hint #2: Time management. Ugh! This… Read more
Welcome to our new mini-series confronting the issues Moms (and Dads) face around the nightly homework routine. For the next three weeks, we’ll be discussing the most common issues, homework troubles and organization challenges facing parents and students and sharing unique solutions. Now that school is well underway, many of us have been reminded of the… Read more
Do you need to just say “no”? These days many people are expected to do more work in less time. Since people want to appear eager, be a team player and be well liked, they often understandably say yes to increasing demands. But sometimes saying yes comes with a high cost. Increased stress, decreased focus,… Read more
We often talk about the power of routines in our daily work and lives. Working smarter, not harder, by creating productive healthy habits, routines, or rituals in your day can eliminate stress, increase productivity and help you reach your goals. Routines help you stay focused so you can get more done in less time. A… Read more
Where are you working? Are you back to doing most of your work from your office, or still primarily working from home? Maybe a hybrid of the two, or maybe even from a neutral location? There are many different work scenarios we’re seeing with our clients these days. Some had plans to return to an… Read more