Lifestyle And Dreams Over 40

WHAT’S YOUR MORNING ROUTINE? I have become intimately familiar with the "daily grind" and the adjoining morning rituals many working people have. Does any of this sound familiar: 7:00am alarm blast wakes you, pull yourself out of bed, half asleep jump in the shower, dress, (get kids ready, if you have kids) leave house for work by 7:45am, on the way eat half a bacon, egg and cheese, some coffee, get to work by 8:30am, say your morning pleasantries to friends, check some emails and ESPN (guys) or Page Six (girls) and jump right in and start the day once the caffeine kicks in around 9am. The majority of people I have encountered over the years have had morning routines similar to this, and the purpose of this article is to tell you how much better it can be. It is important to realize that what you do in the morning sets the sets the tone for the rest of your day, and habituating an effective morning custom can do wonders for your life. By following these simple steps, yo...

So, you made a New Year's resolution to keep up with a planner this year? To stay on top of things? To stay organized and productive? To finally start that journal? It's the middle of February.....how are those plans going? If you're anything like me, you start the year with these grand ideas and ambitions, but before long these grand ideas have come to a complete stop. Why? Not because we're lacking in ideas, but because it becomes too boring and unappealing. You don't have to go crazy decorating your planner and journal, like I do (but hey, it's kept me organized and  on time , cuz it's so darn pretty). Here are some tips that may help you keep your resolution of using your planner. Make your planner multi-functional- make it your "home place" where you list everything from your appointments, goals, birthdays, holidays, chores, etc. You can combine your journal into your planner, as well, and record memories, recipes, food diary, or ...