Why make plans when they don't work out?
We might think that making a plan and working a plan is all about the planner, the app, the method, but the truth is that how we think about our
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Building up women as capable, cheerful homemakers, one episode at a time.
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Clean house with the end in mind
If you’re like me, you try – at least occasionally – to become better, more effective, more competent in your roles and responsibilities at home. And then after a period of
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An education based on harmony
If you’re reading Afterthoughts (and I’m assuming you are, of course), then you might start getting the feeling that you really should read The Liberal Arts Tradition, and
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You need time to reset your perspective
Here at Simply Convivial, I like to talk about how organizing your attitude is the most important thing you can organize – because it’s true. Many of us live in
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Personality and Learning Styles
Before thinking about personality and learning styles, you have to know what MBTI personality typing is. If you need to know the best personality test around, check out my resource
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Know Your Child's Personality Type
Understanding differences in personality type can drastically reduce conflict and friction in relationships, and this is as true with our children as it is with anyone else. However, typing children
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What are the liberal arts?
I am almost done reading The Liberal Arts Tradition, but I know I have at least two more posts in me for this one. I feel like I understand the
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Five Rules for a Better Calendar
Your calendar is your #1 productivity tool to keep track of life. Improving your calendar habits will have ripple effects to other organizational and managerial aspects of your responsibilities. Better
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Planning for Real Life
It’s a new year and that means time for new goals. It’s irresistible. And I don’t recommend resisting. I love new year goals and resolutions, but they
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An Interval Plan for the Holidays
I’m a proponent of making short-term plans and goals – ones that can be tracked and kept top-of-mind easily. I call it ‘interval planning’ because I think
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Start Strong! Focus on Keystone Habits
Typically, people who exercise, start eating better and becoming more productive at work. They smoke less and show more patience with colleagues and family. They use their credit cards less
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5 Habits to Show Kids Love
I’m not the most naturally affectionate or tenderhearted mother. As much as I do love my children dearly, it is hard for me to remember to show kids love
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