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Systems – Break Free

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Where can you reduce clutter in your life?

Clutter can be overwhelming, from the constant buzz of social media to the accumulation of physical possessions and the mental clutter of overthinking.

Decluttering can be tough, but there are many ways to make it easier. One of my favorite methods is using life systems.

80% of my daily activities have a purpose and effectively minimize waste. I don’t overlook tasks that require attention, and everything is arranged for a smooth and functional flow. However, I live with other humans and animals, which explains why I say 80%. It’s impossible to control everything, and nothing is always as planned.

Having systems doesn’t mean you’re a robot. It means you’ve connected different tasks so they work together seamlessly. You’re automatically moved to the next thing on your list. Making small, consistent progress throughout the day makes big tasks feel less overwhelming. Plus, you can focus on your progress knowing you have a plan for each day.

So, how does a system help declutter material items? Well, if everything has a designated spot and you put things in their proper places, you’ll feel a sense of discomfort when trying to find something. And if your system is out of whack, it’ll feel like you’re drowning in clutter. But here’s the thing: organizing and staying organized can actually make a big difference for hoarders. It’s like giving them a virtual hug and saying, ‘You’ve got this! You can take control of your space and feel more at ease.’

I believe in living a minimalist lifestyle, where less is more and functionality comes first. But hey, everyone’s different, so if you enjoy collecting things or shopping, just make sure you have a place for them all!

Social media clutter can be minimized by eliminating it altogether. Most people are drawn into endless hours of scrolling through posts. While most of what we scroll through is insignificant to us, it’s easy to do so, and that’s why we do it.

When you use social media, remember to find useful content. Don’t let the ease of scrolling waste your productive time or what my kids call “brain rot” content to take over. You can either try to beat the algorithm or just let it go completely.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by clutter, I hope this post inspires you to take action and declutter your space. If you need help getting started, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Cooking Creations

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What is your favorite hobby or pastime?

The past couple of years have been bliss in the kitchen. I have embraced cooking more and eating out less.

Prep and new recipes have become my new favorite pastime. This may sound cliche but it really does help make the week and clean eating easier. If I don’t plan I will splurge and regret it.

Whenever I cook now I think ahead about my meal plan and what I can do when I have a few extra moments so that way when I am tight on time I can grab and cook or reheat and eat.

One of my favorites to prep ahead is bread. There is nothing like homemade, fresh bread. Recently I ventured into gluten free sourdough bread. To my surprise it was a success.

I make an exceptionally delicious regular sourdough bread so I thought, let’s try gluten free. I have family and colleagues with severe gluten intolerance so with the holidays coming up and potluck it’s a good time to explore a gluten free recipe.

If you are interested, you can find it here. It is easier than regular sourdough.

Gluten Free Sourdough Bread.pdfDownload

Living For Now

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Describe one positive change you have made in your life.

I am proud of what I accomplished in my professional and academic career. I spent most of my 20s living for the next milestone and I heavily attribute my career success to this.

While climbing the career ladder and growing my education I also had two young kids. I am thankful to have a close and supportive family that never hesitated to offer their time to make memories with them while I was making career gains. I criticize myself on this choice as kids are only young for so long. My kids never went without love or the things they needed but how many memories did we make that hold value in their heart?

When you are young and successful you tend to chase the shiny object or next best thing for a few years. I thought my kids were loving the objects that money could buy them. One day my son called me out and said, “Mom, you are rarely home and when you are home you work a lot.” At this moment I knew I needed to reassess.

I made sure to start taking time as I rarely took vacations. I made sure to be fully present in the mornings and the evenings. Not only did quality time expand, but I noticed my wallet expanded less. The nagging feeling to make more, to get more was dwindling.

My positive change was to slow down and be present each and every day. To stop living for tomorrow. Not only did this help with adding time for family, but it also modeled to my kids what is important. Yes, you need money to survive but you won’t get time back for the people that cannot be replaced.

People Liaison

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What’s your dream job?

Too often I feel we are behind the times in what people need. There are too many agendas and not enough listening.

I’ve been in corporate jobs for 20 years and my favorite role has been the responsibility to engage my team. On an individual level everyone has value. Too often this is overlooked trying to meet the organizational goal and cranking onwards to the next mission. Organizations forget that without their team they are not credible and they are not meeting their goals.

How you treat people is directly reflected in the work they do. We no longer live in an era of dedication to a job because an employer rarely shows that dedication to their employee. Among other reasons of exploration and curiosity… if you are a good employer your way-finders will return. At the very least they will refer good people to you for employment.

My passion is helping people find their true value and having their voice heard in a meaningful way. In professional fields is where we need this shift more than ever. People have redefined what matters to them and employers need to engage in the shift.

Grow responsibly, financial, and people focused for longevity in your success. My dream job would be to guide people and ride alongside employers as they navigate the shift.

Classic Rhino

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If you started a sports team, what would the colors and mascot be?

What better statement mascot than a Rhinoceros. Tough, rare, handles brutal conditions, and is seemingly lazy but surprises you with its power. Team colors would be classic black and white. A clean appearance that stains can easily be worked out of after a field tackle.