Estate planning requires us to confront many challenging issues. For some, the thought of facing their mortality is difficult, at any age. Others are daunted by this complicated undertaking, and they’re afraid to make a mistake – so they do…
Financial health—how to balance a checkbook, create a budget or plan for retirement—isn’t taught in most schools. So, if your parents didn’t pass on their ability to manage money, how do you know what to do? Honestly, many of us…
Organizing photos feels daunting, and often less urgent, than other projects; that is, until we need them or fear we’ve lost them. Then the anguish of losing something with significant sentimental value hits us. After a disaster — fire, tornado,…
It’s anxiety-inducing to see thousands of emails in your inbox, and beyond frustrating when you’re forced to hunt through them for something you need. Let’s explore some ways to make email less stressful, and practice using your inbox for new…
In a crisis it’s essential to remember the importance of self-care. This practice can take various forms. Some might be small actions and others big efforts, but all are equally important for reducing stress and feeling happier. Getting plenty of…
Project # 2, on our journey through the six most common projects people avoid, is rethinking the management of all your passwords and log-ins. This is the time to create a solid, reliable strategy that will keep others from acquiring…
Getting your credit report is an essential and relatively easy project that too many people put off. That’s why I'm making this Project #1 while we practice social isolation. The three largest credit reporting companies are required to provide you…
A touchstone can be any object that represents a special person or significant memory to us. These unique objects may be displayed, kept private or used in everyday life, as a way to keep that memory close. Keeping every-day items…
We all have mementos and keepsakes tucked away, discovered every now and then but mostly forgotten. These may be souvenirs from a trip or first date, sentimental items from childhood and long-lost relatives. Often, people will tell me these items…
If you keep it, then use it! If you have worked with me or read my blogs, then you know I don’t believe in keeping things for special occasions. In my own home, there are several pieces of nice pottery…