Between cloud storage, productivity apps, and subscriptions you forgot existed, your digital life might be quietly draining your wallet. Here’s the scary part: The average American spends $133/month on digital subscriptions—including apps, streaming, and cloud storage. That’s nearly $1,600/year, often without realizing it. And nearly 30% of people admit they continue paying for subscriptions they no longer use. Let’s fix [...]
I recently agreed to give a presentation on mindfulness and health apps later this year, and it made me realize just how many apps are out there and how overwhelming that is. As an example, for meditation alone there are over 2500 apps! Can you believe that? No wonder our brains are all so full and [...]
As I sat down to write to you today, I realized something: email is a hot topic among my clients right now. And surprisingly, I haven’t shared tips on it in quite a while—even though it’s one of my favorite things to help people with! So if you’ve ever felt that “deer in the headlights” [...]
In today’s nonstop digital swirl, staying focused can feel like chasing fireflies. Our screens—phones, laptops, and tablets—offer endless feeds, alerts, and apps vying for our attention. The secret to focusing? It's simpler than you might think: go back to basics. Why Staying Focused Is Tough These Days Short-lived attention. The average person’s screen-based attention span has shrunk [...]
You’re not lazy, you’re just human. We’ve all done it—put off that task, delayed that email, convinced ourselves we’ll “start after lunch.” But procrastination isn’t laziness. It’s often our brain’s way of saying, “I’m overwhelmed, unsure, or just plain tired.” My hand is up. I am a procrastinator. I'll admit it, but just to you, [...]
For the last year, I have had several clients struggling with finding time for the things that really matter to them. They never feel like they're getting everything done. So, here is the Ideal Schedule exercise I've done with them: Create a separate calendar from your existing calendar. You can do this easily in Google, [...]
For the record: it’s not you. It’s the instruction manual that never came. Tech isn’t just for “Tech People” – it’s for you, too! One of my driving beliefs is that no one is completely technologically challenged. Most of the people who feel that way just haven't been taught in a way that clicks with [...]
“Data is like garbage. You'd better know what you are going to do with it before you collect it." - Mark Twain, American writer and humorist What is “Clean” Data? Having clean data has been forefront in my mind lately. I have several clients using excel spreadsheets to track data, I've been training a company on [...]
How to Keep Up with Technology Without Feeling Overwhelmed Technology is growing faster than ever, and it can feel overwhelming if you’re not a tech wizard. But don’t worry—it’s never too late to stay in the loop! Here are some easy tips to help you keep up with the changing digital world, even if [...]
We’ve all been there. You set a goal, make a plan, and get to work, fully committed to making it happen. But then, life throws you a curveball. Maybe it's a family emergency, an unexpected change in the economy, or simply the fact that your plan no longer makes sense in the current moment. This [...]
