As noted in my about section I love spreadsheets and I am also very fond of useful apps. Over the years I have tried many apps and programs for creating a to …
How to create a plan for your bigger projects
I don’t think there would be many of us that don’t have a big project on our list that we want to do, but we don’t get around to working on it. …
2015 – year in review
I am going to start my 2015 review, by reflecting on my 2014 review. At the end of last year, I was as close to burnout as I have come. And while …
5 lists to help you make it through the day
With a blog called Planning with Kids, naturally I am a lover of lists! Over the years I have shared the lists I use, to make the day to day running of …
Monthly review – embracing the undone
The idea of having one goal for my personal life came from the excellent book The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. I talk a little more about the book …
How to create a weekly schedule
A number of times a year I revamp my weekly schedule. Having a weekly schedule is super important to me, so I can make sure I prioritise appropriate activities and they get …
Why am I always rushing?
I’m planned, well organised, know what I want to achieve – but why do I often feel like I am rushing? Rushing to make it to pick up one of the kids from …
What Is Happening In Australian Families?
I was invited by the Macquarie Bank to attend a round table discussion on the attitudes and behaviours of Australian families in Sydney on Tuesday. This discussion was coinciding with the release …
April Monthly Review – Pruning
Last week on the blog I shared some tools to help you analyse how you are spending your time. When I sat down to write my review for April, I decided to …