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Hi Reader, There’s something special about January. I love the lights and the cheer of the holiday season but I also like the way everything thing feels cleaner and simpler after all the decorations are taken down and put away. It’s a quiet breath and time to pause, just like nature. If you're feeling a little slower right now, that's not a problem to fix — it's a season to respect. Winter is nature's pause. Roots grow underground. The soil is rejuvenating, getting ready for seeds in the spring (though bulbs got planted last fall). This is the time to review, reflect, and gently prepare — not overhaul your entire life. That's why this season is actually perfect for reviewing and sorting. If you've bought any of my resources before, like Organize Your Digital Purchases, Organize Your Digital Files, or Work Shutdown Ritual, this is a great moment to revisit them without pressure or urgency. This is especially a great time to catch up on digital purchases you may have made during Black Friday and are just now getting to. You can log in to everything you've purchased here: Even 10–15 minutes of gentle organizing now is like planting a seed for spring. I’m doing my own pausing and planning, and I have a small favor to ask. I'm doing some market research for a new service I'm planning to offer in the next few months, and your input would be incredibly helpful. I've put together a short survey to better understand what you need and what would actually support you. Survey link here: It's quick, thoughtful, and will directly shape what I build next. Thank you for being here — and for honoring this slower season with me. Warmly, |
Have you ever noticed how monsters are scariest when they're hidden? It makes me think of the movie The Mist (from a Stephen King novel). The monsters are terrifying but the worst part is you can’t see what’s coming. Or there’s battle tactics where smoke grenades are thrown to block visibility. Or speaking of scary movies and horror films, one of the reasons things are so scary is because you can’t really see them. There are flashes here or there, or shapes hidden in the dark, only partly...
Hi Reader, Now that the frenetic energy of gearing up for back-to-school is passed, my boys and I are now settling into our new routines. The temperature is starting to turn cooler, and the rain is coming (I’m in the Seattle area). Honestly, I find it kind of difficult to focus in August. My brain is still in summer mode and the kids are still home from school. We’re getting school supplies ready but I don’t have the rhythm yet. Now I’m settled in and ready to look at wrapping up Q3 and see...
SUMMARY: Task: Evaluate and improve your downloadable file names (and personal file naming system) Free Offer: File Naming audit (right here, right now) Paid Offer: Join my organizing membership for $27/month in time for the Get It Down week next week - perfect timing for the new moon, autumn equinox, and Q4 prep! The file name that broke my heart (and what it taught me) Hey, how's it going? This week I "attended" two amazing virtual summits: Aligned AI Summit by Ruth Poundwhite and Now...