Reader If you are a busy mom stretched thin or you're close to one (and aren't we all) please read on and be sure to share this... My friend and colleague Dyana Terranova has gathered 27 top experts and influencers to tackle the biggest challenges working moms face, from to-do lists to time management, burnout, and self-care. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed and need support with task management while juggling everything else, you’re not alone and you will want to join us for the Busy Working...
3 days ago • 2 min read
Reader As this year winds down, I’ve been reflecting on what 2025 asked of so many of us and on the conversations we had on the Positively Living® Podcast as result. 2025 was a year that required flexibility, resilience, and a lot of effort even when things felt heavy or uncertain. And because of that, it became increasingly clear that traditional productivity advice (do more, push harder, optimize everything) just doesn’t work for real life. Instead of chasing more output, this year kept...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Reader Have you ever noticed that it’s not the doing that wears you out, it’s the deciding? Deciding what to work on.Deciding what matters most.Deciding what to say yes to…and what to let go of. When you’re already tired, overwhelmed, caregiving, or stretched thin, even simple choices can feel exhausting. And that’s not a personal failing, it’s a sign of decision fatigue. Consider this: You don’t need to push yourself make better or more decisions; you need to make fewer of them, selectively...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Reader Every December seems to come with the same message: Push harder. Finish strong. Get it all done before the year ends. But if you’re feeling stretched thin right now between projects, deadlines, holiday logistics, and the mental load of “wrapping up” the year, you're in good company. This season is a challenge for all of us, but how we approach it can make or break it. But here's the thing: Finishing strong shouldn’t mean finishing exhausted. In fact, research shows the opposite....
21 days ago • 2 min read
Reader This is your friendly “final week” reminder about the Holiday Accountability Special. The deadline is approaching! If you’ve been meaning to get support, but you’re also the kind of person who’s too overwhelmed to schedule more help…this offer was made for you. Because accountability should make your life easier, not heavier. Why accountability works (especially when life is a lot) Most of us don’t struggle because we don’t care. We struggle because we’re carrying too much, juggling...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Reader Have you ever noticed how rushing makes everything harder? The more overwhelmed you feel, the faster you try to move; but somehow you end up making mistakes, forgetting things, or feeling even more behind. It’s not because you’re disorganized or “bad at productivity.” It’s because your brain literally can’t function at full capacity in a stressed, hurried state. And here’s the part we’re never taught: Slowing down is often the thing that helps you go faster. We resist it because hustle...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Reader Are you ending your workdays feeling drained despite what you accomplish...somehow feeling like you're still not doing enough? I recently coached Naomi Lerman, a trauma-informed mindset coach and a high-achieving mom, and she hit on a truth I see often with clients: we may seem successful outwardly, but if our schedule is fueling a feeling of internal failure, we are sabotaging ourselves and headed toward burnout. Naomi, like so many I know, had too much to do and too little time,...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Reader Have you ever looked at your to-do list and felt overwhelmed before you even started? That tight, pressured feeling isn’t because you’re unproductive or bad at organizing. It’s because you're working from the wrong kind of list in the first place. (And you're not alone. Most of us are.) We’re taught to write everything down so we don’t forget… but what we end up with is a jumble of obligations, ideas, guilt triggers, and outdated tasks that feels more like a junk drawer than a clarity...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Reader Have you ever noticed how gratitude phrases about being grateful are everywhere from coffee mugs, to Instagram posts, and especially for November décor? You can't turn around in a TJMaxx without seeing a "grateful thankful blessed" sign! And while there's nothing inherently wrong with that, I wonder if that makes the concept so familiar we forget how powerful it really is. Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good sentiment. It’s a scientifically proven habit that rewires your brain for joy....
about 2 months ago • 2 min read