“Is this my priority?” It’s a simple question to help keep you on track. Expert time coach and work-life balance trainer, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, has just launched a new line of positive products to help keep you productive! From clocks to water bottles to mouse pads to journals, all it takes is a glance to remind yourself to stay healthy and balanced! Elizabeth’s practical products are perfect for personal use or make great gifts for that frazzled friend or harried co-worker. Go ahead, check them out! — In fact, make it your priority to get one today! About Real Life E® Elizabeth Grace Saunders is the founder and CEO of Real Life E® a...
Read MoreChores. Again! Alas, everybody has to do them. So to make the most of your precious time, create some sort of regular chore schedule. From monthly chore charts to daily speed-cleaning suggestions to reward trackers, here’s how to keep your house under control (whether or not you have kids!) Chore Schedule Generator- automatically creates a chore schedule for you based on the information you provide, such as the time you have available, and tasks you most want accomplished. It will even email you daily/weekly chore updates! Chore List Checklists Room-by-Room- A list for housecleaning chores divided by which room they occur in the home Basic Blank 7 Day...
Read MoreLet’s face it- chores are challenging. Elizabeth Saunders was recently featured on the Radical Parenting website with tools and helpful advice on how to set clear expectations and create a manageable plan of attack for your teens’ chores. Check out the introduction to Elizabeth’s article below for practical advice on creating and sharing a cleaner home with a very happy family! How to Take the Stress Out of Weekly Chores Chores: One of the most dreaded words for any teenager and one of the most frustrating ones for any parent. Is there a way for families to split up tasks without major fights and headaches? Fortunately, the answer is, “Yes!”...
Read MoreEver wonder how a time management coach spends her days? This sneak peek into Elizabeth’s morning routine might be just the inspiration you need to make a few adjustments to your own wake up rituals! Be sure to stay tuned for more insights into Elizabeth’s daily schedule. Enjoy! Inside My Mind I hesitate to talk too much…about the specifics of how I personally organize my day for a few reasons: I don’t want to seem self absorbed. I know from coaching clients around the world that custom plans based on the right strategies work better than copying someone else’s exact techniques. I’m an ENFJ and not all–but many–of my...
Read MoreNow that you know how to plan healthy meals into your weekly routine, are armed with yummy recipes, and your fridge is stocked with delicious ingredients, you may still find it difficult to take action. Below are some fabulous recipes and tips that will help make your dinner practically cook itself! Is your tummy rumbling at the end of a long day’s work? Then a basic crock pot is one of the best time-saving kitchen investments. Throw your ingredients in the pot, and enjoy being greeted by the smell of a simmering dinner ready to eat when you arrive home. Check out: This huge variety of Slow Cooker Recipes More Crock Pot Ideas- Feasts to slim-down...
Read MoreAfter a long day at work, sometimes the easiest thing to do for dinner seems like ordering greasy takeout or buzzing by the drive thru. But even “healthy” fast food isn’t always the best option. Below are some practical tips and resources to help build fast and healthy meal planning into your routine. 5 Essential Ingredients for Cooking Light First of all, make planning your meals a part of your weekly routine. While it may seem like a hassle to set aside yet another small piece of time, taking the opportunity to organize your shopping list and plan meals ahead of time will save you not only time in the long run, but also money. Decide on a day and time when...
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