Twelve Months of 2012
Although it is the first week of November, its time to begin “background planning” for next year. By this doing, the structure of the next year, its nuances and undulations, will be in your mind as you make initial plans for this year’s holidays,... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 30th, 2011 | 0 comments
Have More of Heaven in 2011
Today, I’d like to organize for the year 2011 just a little bit. During the last quarter of every year, I like to see the structure of the next year. It gives me a bit of pacing for what I’m getting into. It makes me feel like I’m ahead... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Oct 23rd, 2010 | 3 comments
. Too Much To Do in Too Little Time
I received the following email and answered it. I thought you might be interested in these ideas. Dear Marie: I have just ordered your new book, in hopes finding some ideas on how to get ahead of the clutter... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 20th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Organize As You Go
Probably just like you do occasionally, I’m entering a new season of life which is stretching and challenging all my previous organization skills. Memories of simple days seem so far away they are fuzzy. All is more confusing, frustrating, and... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 19th, 2010 | 0 comments
. When You’re Going to be Late
I like to be on time and mostly I am, but occasionally there are situations when I’m inevitably late. How can I release, or at least reduce, the stress which I cause others because I’m don’t arrive in a timely manner? How do I relax myself,... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 19th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Start Your Morning the Night Before
I cannot overemphasize the importance of doing essential routine items when there isn’t a lot of stress. This applies especially to morning routines. Morning time is not the time to make decisions, prepare for the day, or finalize plans. All... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 17th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Morning’s Abbreviated Essentials
Occasionally, you and I have a late start morning. This is either because we have overslept or because our “public” morning is starting earlier than usual. Sometimes, when I have unexpected late nights counseling or comforting, the morning after... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 16th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Reduce Procrastination
Putting off a project is a classical response most of us have, especially if the project is disagreeable, long, or difficult. How do we conquer our “elephants” in a timely manner? Think of one project you would like to get done this next... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 16th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Wasting Your Time Profitably
I don’t know about you, but I hate to wait. I don’t like waiting at traffic lights, standing in checkout lines at the store, or waiting at the bank. Dentist and doctor’s office waits can be annoying as can the last few minutes... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 15th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Always Be Prepared Before
Sometimes others seem to need us most when we are least prepared to reach out. It happened to me recently. I have had several major commitments the last several weeks and then last Saturday a good friend died in an untimely manner much too soon for... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 13th, 2010 | 0 comments
