I ascribe to the “touch it once” rule for paperwork, which means I don’t open an envelope until I’m prepared to deal with it. Then I file it or throw it away. I throw away almost every single catalog. – Katherine L.
Archive | Type (Work-Life Five™)
Ten Minutes at Night, Gain 30 the Next Morning
There is endless “good” advice out there, but sorting through and knowing which to apply to our individual lives is an extra challenge. Several years ago, I read The Happiness Project and walked away with one of the best everyday skills. Each night, no matter how tired I am, I take 10 minutes to quickly tidy […]
Serving Food – Plan on Leftovers
For dinner, we cook it fresh one night and serve it leftover the next. – Wixii™ Joy Castillo
Use the Driving Miles to Your Advantage
No time to read but many miles to drive or commute? Featured Wixii, Amanda Kessler, recommends a subscription to Audible.com. Whether you select books for personal or business development or just for entertainment, you can say goodbye to those lost hours driving.
Tech Tip: Back It Up Regularly, and in 2+ Ways
If you are at all like me and consider yourself technology dependent (i.e., your smartphone is like another appendage) but not necessarily tech wise/savvy, may I suggest prioritizing regular back-ups of your data, and in at least two different ways. Recently, I learned, the hard way, that regular backing up to multiple sources can save each […]
Engaging Children in Saving for Family Goals
When creating a family budget, set a few goals for saving that involve everyone in the family – a vacation this summer, new bikes, a pet… Remind the kids that the small purchases really add up and that they will never reach the family saving goals if they keep spending on little stuff. Children really […]
Eco-Alternative to Ziploc Baggies
In response to Nicole’s “Green Alert” in her “Clean, Cut & Bag” Wixii-ficiency, I just happen to have an eco-alternative to Ziplocs, that I love and use with my family – LunchSkins. Though they are pricier, they will last a long time and in the end save money since you won’t need to buy all […]
The Power of the Phone Over Email or Text
“The ultimate alternative to multi-tasking I have discovered is calling people rather than email/texting/facebook etc. If you can get someone on the phone, generally you get to the heart of the matter quicker and make connections that last longer than a quick text or email. Plus people genuinely seem to appreciate the effort of actually […]
Simple Make-up: One Step
I have never been one to spend too much time on make-up. But, as a working professional, I always applied some basics (e.g., foundation, eye shadow, eye liner, mascara, brow liner, blush, lip gloss). However, once I had children, I found myself frequently skipping make-up to save time. One day, I got tired of looking […]
Wixii™-ficiencies: Time Blocking
I am a big believer in time blocking. I have turned my email notifications off on all my devices so no matter what I am doing I can be present. I have specific times of the day when I check my email and that helps tremendously. I time block for work and personal errands two […]
