Archive for Coaching
Weekly Simplicity Tips
Posted by: | CommentsMy free declutter calendar:
http://www.mysimplerlife.com/decluttercalendar.htm
1. Label things in storage (declutter while you are there.)
2. Finish a project you started.
3. Clean the kitchen right after dinner before things harden.
4. Spend the day with your child or loved one.
5. Keep a box of miscellaneous cards so you are ready for occasions.
6. Decide whether you want to update your look.
7. Listen to relaxing music on your commute.
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Openings for Fall
Having trouble decluttering, simplifying or finishing that project? Would you like one on one accountability and personalized help? Do you feel stuck somewhere and could use support to get through that? How would it feel to be able to move forward on that big goal?
or do one Simplicity Session
Another Declutter Group?
Posted by: | CommentsI wasn’t planning on having another Declutter Group this year. But, I’ve already had several requests. So I may hold another Declutter Group in mid Sept-October if there is enough interest.
Let me know in the comments if you would be interested in a group to declutter with and me coaching the group to maximize your decluttering.
Also I’d love to hear if there are any other groups/classes you would like to see.
Thanks so much!
Get it Done Day Poll
Posted by: | CommentsOnce a month, I plan on having a Get it Done Day each month after a successful one in January.
Do you have those things that just never seem to get done? Things you procrastinate on like organizing a closet, making a difficult phone call or a business report? Get It Done Day is for tackling that to do list.
At the top of each hour we will say what we hope to do. At a quarter after we zoom to get it done. Then at the top of the next hour we say what we have accomplished and get some pats on the back. Accountability and encouragement, my favorite ways to get things done.
Last time we worked Thursday from 3pm EST- 9pm EST. (People come and go throughout that time)
I want to know which days and times work best for you.
To tell me what time works best answer this poll question:
And to tell me what times work best for you answer this poll question:
Blog Party
Posted by: | CommentsJoin the Mommy Fest Blog Party from May 12-16 and meet other moms. I plan on hopping around to other mom blogs and would love you to join me! Click on the Mommy Fest link to see how to participate:
As an introduction to the Mommy Fest participants, My name is Beth and I am a 37 year old work at home mom of two teens – a 15 year old young man (when he isn’t acting two) and a 13 year old young lady (don’t even think about calling her a kid).
I blog about simplifying, decluttering , finances and discovering what’s important. I started my first web page in 1997 when my kids were little. I have loved interacting with online friends, some whom I’ve had for 10 years.
I’ve been a SAHM, full time working Mom, part time working mom and love working at home right now.
I’m on a spending fast right now, so visiting all these blogs will give me something to do instead of buying things 
For fun, I write, scrapbook, hike, go to the beach, play the piano, get together with friends and take pictures. I have more hobbies than that but they change and shift with time. I also adore reading and am usually reading 3 or 4 books. Do you have any good book recommendations – non fiction or fiction?
Don’t forget to pick up a free declutter calendar in the side bar.
Also, I am giving away 5 Get Things Done Procrastination eCourses. Post in the comments of this post and I will pick 1 a day at random from comments between May 12th and May 16th.
10 Things about Me
- I am a published writer
- I didn’t pass my driving test until I was 27
- I’ve been to all but 5 states in the US
- My house is not perfectly organized
- I am only 4 ft 11 (well almost 4 ft 11)
- I laugh a lot
- I have weekly beach days in July and August with the kids
- I did plays in high school and college
- I love playing with new technology and my husband knows I would rather have a new tech gizmo than jewelry
- I am blessed with having both sets of grandparents whom I learn a lot from
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Spring Simplicity Makeover Call
Posted by: | CommentsYesterday I held a Spring Simplicity Makeover Call. I loved sharing these strategies that you can use in your life right now.
You can listen to the recording online or download the MP3 right here:
http://www.MySimplerLife.com/springrecording.htm
Also, towards the end, I let you know of a special I have going for the Spring Simplicity Makeover group program starting next week. The special ends Sunday, and the price rises on Monday.
(If you can’t wait to listen to the call, you can take a peek at the program here:
http://www.MySimplerLife.com/springspecial.htm )
In any case, you can start your own simplicity makeover by using the strategies on the call.
Simplicity Makeover Program
Posted by: | CommentsI am working on a comprehensive program that will help people simplify many aspects of their lives. It should be unwrapped this month. Is there anything you want to make sure I include?
Set Up for Failure
Posted by: | CommentsDo you make sure you can’t win? I was discussing this with a client today.
We sometimes think only huge activities can move our goals forward, but they are so difficult to achieve we will feel like failures if we don’t make it.
But, the small actions don’t seem like enough. Whoppee if we succeed. It was because it wasn’t worth anything.
Do you see how this is setting ourselves up for failure?
If you feel you need to spend an hour in the gym every day to achieve your health goal and miss a day, you feel awful. But, those 6 glasses of water you drank achieving your tiny goal, didn’t seem to do anything. So even though you succeeded you feel like a failure.
I think it is time to celebrate all the little successes that will let us reach our bigger goal.
Plans for the Next 3 Months
Posted by: | CommentsThis past weekend I was discussing with my family things we might do this coming season – autumn for us. I’ve noted lately that some of my goals have been really dry. I thought instead of thinking goals I would think of things I wanted and my family wanted.
So here is what we came up with:
- Reread the Thursday Next series
- Have sparkling apple juice
- Get cider
- Play with life skills with the kids
- Read the newest Harry Potter
- Celebrate my Dad’s, Father-in-Law, Sister-in-Law, Aunt and my birthdays
- Go biking
- Go hiking
- The Declutter Club
- Finish the 2008 calendar – still playing with the theme, declutter or something else?
- Play checkers and Sorry
- Feel healthy and energetic
- Learn more about prayer to go along with the series at church
- Make soup, stew and chilli
- Go to a craft show
We’ve already made caramel apples, bought HoneyCrisp apples at the Farmer’s Market, made soup, went to a craft show and had candy corn.
What do you want to do?
Coaches are For Everyone
Posted by: | CommentsAfter years of obscurity, coaching is finally getting media attention.
CBS wrote an article on how people are using coaches as outside help in all areas of life. Including a fellow Family Manager Coach, Phoebe Coles.
With so many demands on our time, people are looking for help getting where they want to go, faster. And the personal attention helps people move forward on their goals.
Article: Life Coaches are for Everyone
Video: CBS News
If you are interested in coaching yourself you can find Coaching FAQ and a Coaching quiz at EncouragingCoach.
If you are in the West Michigan area and are looking for a Family Manager Makeover you can visit:
Interview with a Former Client
Posted by: | CommentsOne of my favorite clients, Holly, has really been spreading her wings. She is part of a blogging community that wants to make connections with people.
Holly interviewed me for the site, and you can read the interview here:
And here are the seven themes of Create a Connection
