Help is Not a 4-Letter Word

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“No thanks. I can do it myself.” How often do we hear ourselves say that, and then we think, “Darn! I should have said yes!”? Probably more often than we would care to admit. Many of my clients are small business owners or have very busy lives that include demanding careers. They call me to help them streamline their lives and in the next breath say, “I just can’t delegate.” Sooooo, how exactly am I to help, then? Freeing up time and space is difficult if we insist on doing everything ourselves. In that case, before we can create an … Continue reading →

Is Clutter Killing Your Sex Life?

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My father always said that relationships are the hardest thing you will ever do. Think about that. Deep down, what gives you the most stress? Do you worry about your older parents’ safety? Fret about your children’s futures? Argue with your spouse about responsibilities at home? Chances are some of you are screaming, “Yes!” Let’s look at that last example: arguing with your spouse. Does he leave his shoes in the middle of the floor? Does she have piles of untouched papers sitting on the desk in the kitchen? Are you on a first-name basis with your UPS delivery person … Continue reading →

Disaster Preparedness During Divorce

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So you’re somewhere in the divorce process – contemplating it, navigating it, or recovering from it – and a disaster strikes. What do you do now? The best answers would be: 1) you and the kids pick up your Grab & Go kit and head to your pre-arranged safe place or 2) you hunker down to shelter in place, comforted by the knowledge that you planned ahead and were prepared. How many of us can honestly say we’re prepared for a disaster, whether or not we are in the middle of a divorce? Probably not that many. Our daily lives … Continue reading →