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Month: May 2023

Are You Feeling Spring in the Air

Posted on by M Miller

     We have enjoyed our spring break, which seems like just yesterday lol. We just celebrated Mother’s Day. To those who are mothers or function as a mother, happy belated Mother’s Day.  Allergies are kicking into high gear, and we are approaching Memorial Day weekend soon! Are you feeling spring in the air because I am.

     I love this time of year. Everything is coming back to life.  The lawns are turning green, and flowers are being planted.  School is starting to wind down and all the festivities begin.

      The spring concerts have begun and proms are on the horizon.  High School graduates are finalizing their plans for college and decisions have been made.  Parents are reflecting on how fast time flies as they prepare for graduations.  Yes, spring is in the air.

     If you have followed me for the last few months, then you should have already done your spring cleaning if not now is not too late.  Head over to my blog post It’s Time for Spring Cleaning and read it to find helpful ways to spring clean your home.  

     If you have looked around and realized that your yard is not quite up for company, then a lawn care service might be of help to spruce up your outside.  If you are running low on funds or would like to add a personal touch, head over to Home Depot or your local garden center. You can find a great assortment of flowers and greenery to add to your outdoor and indoor surroundings that will invite spring into your atmosphere.  

     If you are feeling really adventurous head on over to Target  or Walmart and there you can find some great accent pieces to add to your outdoor space.  If you are not able to find anything at those stores, another two options that I love are TJ Maxx and Marshalls.  There are so many items to choose from and you can choose specific colors and themes to tie everything together.

    All of your outdoor space is not complete if you have not tended to your grill.  Make sure it is in working order and cleaned and ready for the season ahead.  If your grill uses a propane tank check to see if it is low and in need of replacing, nothing worse than cooking and running out of gas (lol).

     As we approach Memorial Day weekend, we are reminded of spring everywhere.  It is important to take the time to enjoy the season before it is over.  Take notice of everything that is now green and vibrant all around us.  The different outdoor events taking place and how restaurants are setting up their outdoor dining.  The boardwalk and beaches have also begun to open, Yay! We are able to stay outside now without coats and just enjoy the fresh air.  There is a bit of freedom that comes with spring that I so enjoy.

This week we lost a very famous entertainer, “Tina Turner”. She was and will always be an inspiration to many. Her story of overcoming so much but pushing through is a testimony to many. So as we enter this Memorial Day weekend, may we count our blessings and remember those men and women who gave of themselves for this country, We are forever grateful and to the men in my family including my dad, uncle and cousins know that I am grateful for the sacrifice that you all have made on behalf of this United States of America. Until next time my readers continue to enjoy the season of this spring as we journey to …….living our dreams out loud.

How Well are you Managing your Time

Posted on by M Miller

     Over the past few weeks, we have revisited our business and personal goals.  We have reset our wellness plan.  This brings me to our next step and that is organizing our time.  Are you managing your time or is your time managing you?

     If you are like most people today your schedule is filled to the brim.  We are stretched thin on every side.  In order to be effective in most things there needs to be balance.  Without maintaining control of YOUR schedule, it becomes very hard to stay on track with your business, personal goals and your wellness plan.

How did your Schedule get so Full

     That seems to be the starting point.  If we are the ones that are in control of our schedule then we have the power to say yes and NO to the things that are being added to our schedule.  The word seems to pride itself on staying busy and being burnt out and tired all the time.  That is not the most effective way to run your life and it has the opposite effect.  It leads to being less effective and productive.  Are You Managing Your Time

Ways to Better Manage Your Time

     The first step to better managing your time, is to simply review your schedule. See what is necessary and then prioritize.  As working women and mothers we tend to take on too much as it is.  If you then add a business to your many roles, then that becomes very difficult to manage.  

Set realistic expectations for yourself.  Realizing that some things may get done but not exactly the way you may want it to.  Being flexible is a great trait for being busy.  It creates a space for you to adjust your schedule without the unnecessary guilt.

 Enlist Tools to Assist in Managing your Time

     Help is a good thing and there are many ways  that we are able to simplify certain tasks.  You may want to do less running by order as much as you can online.  This is a great time saver and allows you to focus on other things.  Having a cleaning service come in once or twice a month can also free you up.  Planning out your meals for the next week and prepping in advance is also a great time saver.  A weekly/monthly planner is also a great tool for managing your schedule. You are able to fill it in and have a visual to know exactly where you are spending most of your time.  This also allows you to plan better.

Staying on Track

     Once you have organized your schedule.  Remember the value of knowing when your cup is full and where it is overflowing the most.  Trim off as much as you can where you can.  Delegate help when needed and remember to use whatever tools you can to help you stay on track.  Remember that no is not a bad word and use it when necessary.  Just because you can do something does not mean you should.  Many times things are added to our schedule out of our devotion to help others.  It is your job to help yourself first and that is by prioritizing your time.

 The Benefits of Time Management

     The benefits of managing your time is that you are able to reach and maintain the many goals you have set for yourself and your business.  You are able to keep up with the wellness journey you have committed to and the health benefits that come with that.  You are not tired, cranky and burnt out and you enjoy a more quality life. Those are some great benefits to managing your time.  Until next week my readers continue to ……live your dreams out loud