. When You’re Short on RAM
I’m a forgetter. Yes, I forget to put new checks in the checkbook. I put bread in the oven and walk away and forget that it’s there. I have even boiled eggs until the water is all gone, the bottom of the pan is burnt, and the eggs are all ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Dealing with Double Discouragement
I have a good friend that is morning sick. Yes, she is newly pregnant, the second time, actually, and she isn’t sure she wants to go through with this process again. She has what I call double discouragement. It goes this way… If you have... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Give Me Some Space!
Once in a while, sometimes several times in a single year, we get caught up in some massive project, some major trauma, or even just find that several smaller challenges come all at once into our lives. When they are done, the company is gone, the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Stressed? Withdraw, Regroup, Re-Emerge
I’ve had an interesting week. In fact, it has been one of those weeks which held it’s normal share of disturbances, challenges, and unknowns. But for me, this week was extra heavy in the stress department, probably not so much because of ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. When You Miss Something Important, AGAIN!
Recently it was Education Week at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and I had the privilege of speaking at different home organization sessions. However, because of those preparations and my involvement in getting my printed materials ready, I... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
. From Simultaneous to Sequential
It is getting easier and I am getting used to the feelings in my heart, but even as I do, I am learning that when you are in a stressful situation or an unusual place where things are not making much sense, it is best to order yourself in such a way as... 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
. 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
. Changing the Unchangeable
I recently received the following email: Hi Marie — would you please address how those of us who are set in our ways can evolve and change for the better? My specific example would be – the kitchen trash can. I really should, and I... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Personal Speed Limits
Have you recently received a ticket? Today, we are going to talk about personal speed limits and how we can control them during this busy time of our lives. You and I have three personal speed limits which I would like to share ideas about today. ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 2nd, 2010 | 0 comments
