When you lose Focus…

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Create a place for your “to-do” lists When we have so much on our mind (projects, current client loads, family obligations) it can seem like our work is never finished.  I’ve found that clearing the mental clutter in my head by writing into the front several pages of my journal really helps. When you’re doing writing your list, put them into categories of “1 month, 3 months, 1 year, 3 years and 5 years.  You’ll … Continue reading

Would I burn the boat?

ANSWER THE BURNING QUESTION: what boat do you need to burn? Being that I’ve recently crossed a ferry to live on an island (for a month or more) this question feels a little eerie to me. Timely? Spooky? I’m not entirely sure. There’s more to the story here. Danielle mentions Irish folk-lore of people arriving at their destination, unpacking and then burning their boat so they can’t turn back. Is that something I’d be prepared … Continue reading