Hi Reader, I've tried more planners than diets in my life. I've had more success with planners than diets in my life, too. If you're trying to get healthier, you need to stick with a plan for awhile (longer than I usually do) before you see results. Some people do well by doing what they're told, but I do not. Good news: You don't need to stick with one thing for a long time, as directed, to make a planner work for you. You can change things up, experiment, and adapt-on-the-fly. AND you'll...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Today I'm publishing the episode I had already planned and prepared, an interview with Convivial Circle mentor member, Gracie, on how she uses her Happy Planner to juggle homeschooling life with 9 kids. But I encourage you to read this timely article by Abigail Dodds today. We mothers who have college-aged sons need to not hold them back. You mothers who have households full of younger children need to know you're raising warriors, not complacent lemmings. All "go with the flow" goes bad...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, For almost two years, I spent over $100 a year on a planner. Sure, I could call it "research" and make it a business expense, but still. Was it really worth the money and the hype? I did use it more consistently than I'd used many things in the past, partly because I invested more money into it, so why not also invest the time? In the end, I realized it was the consistent time, not the fancy paper and beautiful binding that was making the difference. Also, they stopped making...
5 days ago • 1 min read
New on Simply Convivial Is laziness ruining your day? Are you actually lazy—or just tired, overwhelmed, or in need of rest? Watch on YouTube Listen to the Podcast If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend! You can just forward this email. Thanks! on the blog On "just" having babies and making food reading time: 9 minutes I recognize most moms like myself prefer to take the ostrich approach to the news and social media hubbub, a tactic I generally endorse. We have too...
6 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, You don’t need another fancy planner that promises to change your life but ends up collecting dust. What you need is a simple, reliable way to keep track of your responsibilities so you’re prepared—without the overwhelm. That’s exactly what I’ll show you in my free webinar: The 4-Part Planner Method: Joyful Productivity Without Burnout 📅 Date: Monday, September 29 ⏰ Time: 11am Pacific (2pm Eastern) 🎥 Online – free to attend I’ll walk you through: Why most planners don’t work for...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Sometimes we need to pause and iterate after actually living out our plans for a week or two. Is that where you're at right now? If so, I wanted to be sure you know about my time budget template. It's what I use to evaluate whether my expectations are reasonable for the plans I've made. I also make my 12+ students fill one out for themselves so they can see that they have plenty of time if they just buckle down and do their work. You can find your free copy here, along with an article on how...
10 days ago • 1 min read
New on Simply Convivial What to do when your home looks like chaos! Your messy home is probably evidence of life, growth, and productivity. Watch on YouTube Listen to the Podcast Read the article If this episode encourages you, please share it with a friend! Use the share button or just forward this email. 💜 New content on the app! Humble Habits is the featured course available in the Simply Convivial Library and this month's highlighted topic (with new seminars added weekly!) is "Every...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Being organized is about being prepared and ready for the day. When we’re organized, we do what must be done with cheerfulness and grace. Organization is not about matching containers with cute labels. Productivity is not about squeezing the most out of every day. We get organized and increase our productivity because we want to be good stewards of our time and energy, investing it in people. We have to remember we’re not machines cranking out widgets and trying to increase our efficiency,...
12 days ago • 1 min read
New on Simply Convivial Homeschooling with Joy: Taming the Checklist Monster (with Clarissa Ramsey) Watch on YouTube Listen to the Podcast Find it on the app New content on the app! Humble Habits is the featured course available in the Simply Convivial Library and this month's highlighted topic (with new seminars added weekly!) is "Every Thought Captive". Start a 7-day free trial today! Mystie Repent. Rejoice. Repeat. No longer want to get emails when I publish new content? Click here and...
13 days ago • 1 min read