When your focus is intentional living, your life looks different.  From the things you own to the schedule you keep - life is tailored towards your priorities and values.  One way to tangibly live with intention is by creating a home that is paired down, organized and reflective of who you are (& who you are becoming).

Recently I met with Professional Organizer, Kimberly of Kelter Lifestyle, and found this kindred spirit to be passionate about helping her clients to create real change in their homes.  And real change in your home translates to real change in your life.  I know this to be true, because "in a past life" I too had a career as an organizer and was blessed to watch this dynamic play out for over a decade.

As I listened to Kimberly, it was apparent that she really understood what clients need to create forward momentum via organization, design and space planning.  Whether she's holding space for a client's decision-making-process or holding them accountable for taking action, she is doing it with care, consideration and the bigger picture in mind.

It's truly exciting to see a tailored plan from a bird's eye view and then lead your client from start to finish.  This is true in coaching and organizing, and this is how we help you live with intention.  If you're feeling misaligned - at home or in life - let us help you get unstuck.

​Before I share what that thought was and how I'm outgrowing it, let me tell you just a bit about the power of thoughts and how you can transform yours.  (Side note - I wonder if you've had the same false belief as me - you'll have to let me know?!)

1. Some thoughts are subconscious - they run in the background, fueling your actions without you even realizing it.  You may feel or even act "some sort of way" and it's hard to put your finger on why.  Those things are felt on a deeper level before you understand their origins.
2. Other thoughts - conscious ones, well they are alive and well in the forefront of your mind.  These are the things you repeat to yourself (or others) as if on loop.  You may say them jokingly, snarky, sadly, happily or sincerely.  Perhaps you don't say them at all, but you're well aware of these thoughts you have.

Here are the things you need to know:

Over the summer I taught a Gathering Place on organization.  It was a nod to my decade long career as a professional organizer & time management consultant...  it felt like a fun blast from the past.

Today I thought I'd share some Organizing 101 Tips & Mindset Shifts with you if you're feeling the urge to organize (as many of us do once the holiday decor comes down and the influx of new 'stuff' takes over our spaces)!

​So if the organizing bug bit you too, read on!

I'm bouncing out on the pressures of New Year resolutions this year.  Or you could say I'm postponing plans to better align with God's divine timing.

You see, the calendar we follow is a man-made (pagan-made) calendar - which was set to begin on January 1 in 45BC (instead of in March as it had been previously) to honor the Roman god, Janus, the god of beginnings!! Who knew, right?!  I'm going to spare you details and point you to your own deep dive into researching this history topic so that I may continue to my point.  ;-)

(Here are two articles to start with:  6 Things You May Not Know About the Gregorian Calendar and The Julian Calendar Takes Effect for the First Time on New Year's Day 45BC.)

The point is - we are to be in a season of wintering... a time of rest, dormant, slow growth, and reflection.  This is preparation time for what will burst forth in the spring!  You know that new found rush of energy

Your Endocrine System is responsible for your hormones... and it is being hijacked & wrecked by:

• 🕯️ Scented Candles
• 💄Beauty & Body Products
• 🍳Teflon Pans
• 🧼 Cleaning Products
• 🥤 Plasticware
• 🍕 Processed Food
• ☕️ Caffeine

Exchange them for ‘cleaner’ options and watch your hormones shift... it's kind of fabulous actually!  👏🏻
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HERE ARE SAFER ALTERNATIVES:

As a Christian, how do you feel about the holiday of Halloween?  Honestly, until a few years ago - I never gave it a second thought.  We never participated in anything 'scary' or 'gory'... so it seemed like a 'fun' thing to do with the kids (and with most of America)..

THEN GOD.  You know I love a good "then God" experience, right?!

Then God started stirring my heart to question this tradition.  I began to feel conviction about not participating in it... but it can be really hard to go against (your family) eh hmm, tradition.  I was met with all of the typical responses and rebuttals, as you can imagine (and as perhaps you're thinking of right now).  So, I caved.  I went against that conviction (and felt horrible about it).

But here we are again, approaching October 31... and a lot has changed for me, including my way of thinking (and my boundaries).  Let me explain briefly how this played out and I'll share my conclusion to whether or not I am giving Halloween the YAY or NAY this year:

This is an 8-Week Coaching Program that focuses on weight loss and wellness.  I am certain this is going to be an impactful and transformative time for everyone who joins!
Through our time together you will go on a journey to:

• shift your habits,
• learn how to eat optimally,
• and adopt new mindsets
• to create a lifestyle change, not a short-lived diet.

Here's a glimpse into some of what you'll experience:

When I talk about living life with INTENTION, it’s about the little things and the big things too. They all play a part in building a life you love.

• In mid-August we took homeschool into the trees… our 2 story tiny treehouse to be exact.
• We packed up our textbooks and shifted our homeschool from the home office to the forest!

A homeschool treehouse may seem like an odd topic (when I’m usually over here sharing about nutrition, natural healing and following God), but it’s one way I can share with you how I *intentionally* evaluated what wasn’t working for our family and got creative with a solution.

Keep reading to learn what you need to ask yourself to create intention in YOUR LIFE...