We all have the same amount of time each day. And we all have a finite time here on Earth. Why not make the most of our minutes and fill our days with joyful activities, productive work, and tranquil reflection? Of course, not all days will feel joyful, not all work tasks will be productive, …
By now, we’ve all read every time management trick in the book. We don’t need more training and trackers and timers to keep our days in line. But with all our knowledge and tools, why do we still get off course? Why do unfinished items lurk on our to-do lists? In addition to time management, …
You might find motivational messages that tell you to become obsessed with your passions. Live, breathe, eat, sleep them, and soon they will become your whole life. It’s always good to work hard toward your goals so that your vision becomes your reality. And if you want to outperform the status quo, you’ll need to …
We all have the same amount of time each and every single day. What we do with that time is entirely up to us. We usually find ourselves saying, “I do not have enough time for ____ because ____.” Fill in the first blank with something on your goal or bucket list, such as “work out more,” …
Why wait until January 1 of each year to start making changes? What’s the difference between January 1 and right now? I know, the holidays are a busy time. You probably have a list full of excuses why December is a horrible month to develop good habits. But I predict that come mid-January, the drama …
Balanced Family Academy is a new concept that will make the lives of busy people much easier and much healthier. Owners Rebecca Handley, mother to one year-old Jack, and Sarah Fite, mother to two year-old Benny and four month-old Griffin, designed this concept with busy parents in mind. We want to provide a way for …
Sometimes our lives get so piled up that we feel like we might explode. When this happens, it is crucial to take pause and really think about what is most important at the present moment. We often need to temporarily reprioritize our lives in order to preserve our sanity while getting everything done. Once the storm …
Hate chores? Me too. Sometimes it can be very satisfying to clean your house when you have the time; but there is the kicker – when do you have the time? Chores are necessary, mundane tasks that keep you from doing the things that enrich your life. Personally, I would rather be hiking ridges, diving …
Have you noticed how much waste is generated in the kitchen when making a meal? So much water, packaging, and biodegradable material is used and discarded each day because of home cooking. However, there are simple ways that you can reduce the amount of waste you generate at home while providing delicious, healthy meals for …
“Never has a culture spent more to remodel and techno-glitz its kitchens, but at the same time been more lost as to where the kitchen is and what it’s for.” – Excerpt from Joel Salatin’s “Declare Your Independence” from the book Food, Inc. We “oooh” and “aaah” over granite counter tops, wood cabinets, festive back splashes, and …
