Malcolm Forbes said "When you cease to dream you cease to live" and yet as a working mum, who has time to DREAM?!
So many of my girlfriends are so busy juggling children, their jobs, their partners that they barely have time for their day to day let alone personal goals and dreams beyond just surviving whatever is coming down the pipe next!
I'm not sure if it was too much economics influence at school but I've always used 5-year plans to guide my life choices... I'm not one for a detailed 12-month plan but a 5-year plan works well.. and I've had a 5-year plan in place since I was...
All this push toward visual goals is fine, but I am not a vision board kinda girl... so where does this leave me? Look don't get me wrong, I've pinned gorgeous vision boards on Pinterest too! They are great to look at but I still haven't put my wedding photos into an album... I'm just not that kind of girl :P
I've found journaling a great visual aid for goal setting, tracking progress and to capture dreams, manage projects and a whole host of to-do lists! Google bullet journal or check out #bujo on insta for a whole lot of inspiration. The ideas seem endless (as does the washi...
Whatever you're passionate about helps you to understand your values in life, and that's a wonderful thing. If you know what brings you excitement and meaning, you can choose to experience more of it.
Understanding your passions and the things that give you a sense of purpose will help when setting goals, dreaming and more importantly, determining how to best spend your time and energy.
I don't know about you but I need help - and a lot of it!
A week at the beach with the children at the end of a long project has been a good reminder of the importance of taking time to recharge.
In the first month of the project, our team discussed the recovery plans - what good looked like included a successful delivery, exceeding expectations and then some time off before returning to the day jobs.
This became an asset to our team as we worked through a challenging project with extensive travel and time away from family.
The week at the beach for me to recharge became an incentive for the children and a reward for putting up with...
Do you start your day by triaging your email?
This may feel like work but delivers little value and ensures your day is shaped by other people's agendas.
Watch out for busy work.
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