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Productivity Boost – The Importance of Recharging
Too many times we forget to put “recharge” on our to do list. We do our best to accomplish tasks for our work and personal lives, but we don’t make a conscious effort to plan for taking a break from pushing ourselves. In fact, most of America does not completely recharge. In 2013, American workers…
Read MoreRecipe: Peanut Butter Pie (standard and Keto)
This pie is smooth and cool – a perfect dessert for spring and summer. If you’re watching your weight, follow the notes for the Keto version. It tastes nearly as rich as the standard version. This recipe makes a 9” pie. INGREDIENTS Standard Crust 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted…
Read More1 Small Habit to Prevent Stress
Have you ever met anyone whose life is so stress-free that they have absolutely no interest in learning how to prevent stress? I haven’t either. I know some very calm and balanced folks, but even they are open to continuous learning. Recently, writer Janette Novak was curious about small habits that increase productivity and reduce…
Read MoreSugar and Spice Pecans Recipe
Pecans are definitely not my favorite nut, but I was willing to give this recipe a try because of the story behind it. Betty Lifshutz shared this recipe with her community when she was in her 70’s and included the following story with it: “When we got married, I gave Archie the choice of having…
Read MoreCommunicating Change During COVID-19
Last week, a business contact I communicate with almost daily sent me an email with a short but startling message: “Helene: I am going to be out of the office for the rest of today and I’ll give an update later about tomorrow. My husband was laid off today and it’s a long story but…
Read MoreIndependence Day 2019 – Go You and Go Team!
Our nation celebrates Independence Day every July 4th. Most folks think of this holiday as a grilling or swimming holiday. Fewer folks stop to think about the human costs of having this freedom and how grateful we all should be. Even fewer folks think about their own personal freedom – and the choices that they…
Read MoreAre PacSafe Travel Bags a Worthwhile Purchase?
One of the ladies in our Camino de Santiago group asked me if Pacsafe travel bags were a worthwhile purchase: “Have you ever heard of a brand of travel bags called Pacsafe? I have a small purse I’ve used before but it’s a bit small and leather, so I’m thinking about getting something bigger and more…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Someone Dies aka How to Die Efficiently
What to do when someone dies – that’s not exactly something that you can wrap your brain around easily when you’re suddenly thrown into mourning. If you’ve read my last two blog posts (about my mom and trying to literally and figuratively work through the grieving process), then you know what I’ve been dealing with. If…
Read MoreProductivity – Kick Chaos to the Curb!™
For the past several years, I’ve been writing about organizing and productivity on my LivingOrderSA.com blog. Since my productivity consulting, time management trainings and productivity keynotes have expanded outside the San Antonio area, I’ve decided to create a separate website just for event planners and those who attend my trainings and workshops. So, my LivingOrder…
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