Has the past year and a half left you struggling to make ends meet? We’re recovering from a global pandemic, the economy has shifted, many people lost their jobs, and spending so much time at home has likely resulted in a mild online shopping addiction. If this strikes a familiar chord, you’re definitely not alone – we have all been …
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The Simple Truth Why You Say Yes When You Really Want to Say No
Do you say yes a lot? Even when you find yourself thinking “no, no, no.” Do you still usually end up saying yes? Why do we feel this need to please everyone? To the point where we feel resentful and stressed simply because we say yes when we really just want to say no. We give of ourselves until it …
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11 of the Most Smart-as-a-Whip Moms Share their Best Secrets on Raising Happy Children
It may seem hard to believe today, but happiness wasn’t always a parenting goal. All you need to do is look back into the not-too-distant-past where the main parenting objective was to keep children alive and raise them to become functional members of society. Luckily, things have changed, and raising happy children that are well-adjusted is the gold standard for …
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How to Make a Bad Day Better with These Easy Time Management Skills
It was only January 4th and already, my day had quickly turned around. My well-planned-out list of to-dos was hijacked by a siege of frustrating phone calls, calls that dropped or “failed” after 50 minutes of repetitious explanations, to start all over again, three times, with a new person tracking the details! Unnecessarily prolonged chunks of time, inexperienced customer service, …
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The Best of the Best Advice on How to Get Organized in 2021 – Part 2
I remember the moment, just before midnight, as the entire world was celebrating the turn of a new century. I had a foreboding feeling that there would be a burst, reverberation, a rumbling of some sort. I put my hands over my ears and closed my eyes, not knowing what to expect. Instantly, I realized, it was my kaleidoscopic imagination running …
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The Best of the Best Advice on How to Get Organized in 2021 – Part 1
There’s something quite heartening about the end of a year, as it magically turns over to a new beginning. Like a clean sweep, we pass the baton, in the hope of something fresh. It gives us another chance to reset, to alter, to launch. It’s that moment of hopeful renewal that we are ready to exhale, triumph, and start all …
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How to Give Your Family the Best Gift Ever with Super Easy Morning Routines for Kids
Are chaotic mornings the only constant in your home? Mornings with kids can feel like a whirlwind of activity that leaves you wondering “will this ever end?” Your morning energy levels are no match for the energy levels of the younger generation, whose idea of getting ready means playing dress-up (with every imaginable tutu and crown in sight) or building …
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A Happy Morning Routine That Will Absolutely Change Your Day
How did you start your day this morning? Do you know that the way you start your day is vital to your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health? This is why cultivating a happy and mindful routine is the best way to say, “Good Morning!” Though you can’t foresee how your day will unfold, what you can do is channel …
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The Powerful Ways Our Pets Help Us to be Better People
Do you believe in love at first sight? It’s the moment where you completely melt and resistance is futile. Your heart may flutter and your stomach becomes weak. And, there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it. It was a cold day in January, a day that would change my life forever. I received a phone call. A friend of …
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Emergency Plan: Stay Prepared | The Organizing Confessions
Prepare for anything with a comprehensive emergency plan! Learn vital emergency procedures to protect yourself and loved ones, covering everything from health threats to life-saving actions.