Get your priorities in check! My quick colorful tip!

Did you catch my video on FB this morning? I dressed like a rainbow today for my workout (that is what happens at 5am) and it got me thinking about how I used to color-code my homework in 6th grade. Anyone else do that? History was red markers. Spelling blue. Yep. I’m that girl. 

So here’s a quick tip as it relates to schedules and balance and all that color coding. 

If you categorize your calendar. You can easily see what needs attention. Family is blue. Work activities green. Personal self-care is pink. When you look quickly you can easily see where you need to focus your time and what is getting too much attention. The goal. Make a rainbow so you are in balance. 

One of the books I love is the One Thing. I have it on my desk at work to remind me that multi-tasking doesn't always work. I get more done when I am focused on the top priority task. When my calendar is green, I work. When it is blue, I play! (Well or whatever princess party the girls are into!) Here is an example. 

https://www.the1thing.com/time-management/the-pomodoro-method-of-time-blocking/

Have you tried this? I would love to know if it works for you!

What's your inspiration? My reading list for 2018!

Happy 2018!

Ah, I cannot believe we are already into the first week of January already! As I am sure you are, I am trying REALLY hard to stay motivated and start the year out strong.

One of the BIGGEST changes I have made and something I would tell you if we were having lunch or coffee is reading.

Now you are probably saying, Holly, I don't have time to read. And yes, I know. I don't either. BUT, I have created a habit where I read 10 minutes a day when I first wake up. As in the very first thing I do.  Guess that equals. Over 18 books a year. Yep. Kind of the best habit you can start. And if you are one of my clients, I will tell you this over and over. This has changed my life.

So, with that said, here is what is on my reading list for this year!!! (I only picked 10, but WOW, there are so many great new books coming out!) Grab a cup of coffee and let's get to it!

1) The Self-Love Experiment (which is my January book) - 15 principles for becoming more kind, compassionate, and accepting of yourself.

2) Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life  -  Yes, I know the title is a little out there, but sometimes you just have to go for it!

3) You are a Badass - I have read this twice already and make it a goal to read it once a year. So good.

4) The Great Alone - I LOVE Kristen Hannah. And while most of my books are motivational, I can't pass this new one up!

5) I am that Girl - How to speak your truth, discover your passion and #bethatgirl - This one just looks inspirational and downright interesting. Plus I have read other books by this author and her simplicity and motivational is great!

6) The Gifts of Imperfection - I have read 2 of Brene Brown's books, watched her Ted talks and am really just in love with her message. I can't wait to get my hands on this!

7) Still Me - Another fun book. It is based on a girl moving to NYC which when I was 20 was my ultimate dream!

8) Judgement Detox - I love Gabby and her whole hippy, universe vibe. I can't wait to read her latest!

9) A Simplified Life, Tactical Tools for Intentional Living - I just recently discovered this author, her amazing blog AND cannot wait to get extra organized with her planning techniques.

10) The Miracle Morning - This will forever be on my list. It has transformed my routine and my life. Read it.