. 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
. Calm Down and Recalibrate
Some seasons of life can be so frustrating because schedules are messed up, the heat begins to wear you down, and the need for stability and sanity becomes paramount. Add in unexpected company, late nights, and a few mishaps along the way and...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 14th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Let the Hurt Go
One of my favorite uncles died unexpectedly on Sunday evening. He has had cancer and the prognosis wasn’t good, but he slipped away earlier than expected in the quiet of twilight. He also happened to die on the anniversary of my own dad’s heavenly...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 13th, 2010 | 1 comment
. Forecast: Weary Weather
I have just returned from a weekend away speaking at a conference. I have learned, again, that I must plan for weariness after certain types of excitements in my life: getting married, having babies (particularly if my husband is also changing...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 12th, 2010 | 0 comments
. 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
. 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
. 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
. Going Into Auto-Pilot
I am not sure why it happens, but when stress builds in a family it seems to build in several places at once. Have you noticed? Change Comes in Bunches It seemed like every time we were about to have a new baby, my husband was also facing some...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 31st, 2010 | 0 comments
. Simultaneous to Sequential
My cousin’s young daughter recently passed away from a sudden illness. It was a trauma for our extended family. She was so young, so vibrant, and so eager. Now she is gone. With time, it is getting easier to cope with her loss and I am getting used to...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Nov 9th, 2009 | 2 comments
