. When Change Comes Charging Through
Recently, I counseled a mourning soul because dramatic changes have come into her life. In this situation, a close relative passed away unexpectedly. But, the change could have been as simple as a choice to return to school after many years, an adult... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
. The Day After a Major Event
Let’s talk about organizing for “the day after”. The other day I had a major event in my life with company in our home, pleasantries passed all around, a little bit of gift giving, and the sharing of delicious refreshments. The next morning... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Watermelon Words
Part of raising courteous, kind children is helping them know how to speak politely, what words to avoid completely, and how to know if their language is compatible with the situation at hand. Using the example of a watermelon will help children... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Keeping Promises
As I coach from week to week, it becomes apparent to me that much of the disorder which surrounds our lives is because we have promises which have not be kept. There’s the afghan we were once interested in crocheting which now sits partially... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Your Way, My Way, or the Right Way?
One challenge in many homes is knowing when something has been done the right way. Often, especially when the home contains more than one person, there is “your” way, “my” way, and (somewhere in between) the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Moving From Problems to Solutions
I received an email from Heather with a great idea and an even better concept. May I share? I think that one of the things I have learned from you is that if something isn’t working that isn’t a sign to give up. It means I need to look... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Congratulations, You’re Wrong
Several weeks ago, during a good discussion about the finding more order in our lives and while speaking about a specific issue, a good mentor of mine said, “Congratulation, Marie, you’re wrong!” The comment unsettled and startled me. I’m... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Note Taking
I recently received the following inquiry: Hello! My name is Katherine B. and I attended a Relief Society enrichment meeting that you did and I loved it! I have been wanting to ask you something. I am a person who is ALWAYS taking notes –... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Finishing Up
I want to talk about an F word for a minute. Yes, organizationally, we have a great F word, “FINISH.” For reasons which I won’t share here, I have been finishing during this past month. The more I finish, the more that appears to need... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Weeding Again
When I went away last weekend, I could hear the weeds in my yard giggling as I drove off. You see, I have also been “absent” from my yard for a few days a couple of weeks ago and they got ahead of me. I did a three-hour, total yard marathon... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
