We should all take advantage of any opportunity to reflect on where you are and where you are going next. We naturally do this at the beginning and even the end of events. The second of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is to "Begin with the end in mind." I submit that one of the best times to reset is right in the middle! Think about it:…

In today's episode, I welcome Christina Alston, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings expertise and valuable insights on the subject of mental health awareness. In addition to being a counselor, she is also a writer, international speaker, owner of Eden River Counseling and is the founder of Awakening Retreats. Christina is passionate …

This episode of our School Insider series features a conversation with high school educator, Alicia Bannerman. Students in this age group are navigating identity, anxieties, academics, AND the constant pressure to have their next steps mapped out. During the high school years, students struggle adjusting to the new environments, defining who they a…

This episode features a conversation with middle school educator, Tracy Bennett. Students in this age group are navigating physical, emotional, social, AND academic changes--and it is not easy! During the middle school years, students not only make mistakes, but also (and maybe more importantly) learn to recover from them. We should not expect them…

In this episode, I have a conversation with Deborah Montgomery, a master teacher that instructs students that are in the second half of their elementary school years. The transition from lower elementary (K-2nd grade) to upper elementary (3rd-5th) is huge for both parents and students. Students are starting to take on more responsibility and parent…

If your child is just starting elementary school, then you do not want to miss my conversation with Ms. Carla Breedlove, a master teacher that specializes in lower grade levels. Upcoming episodes in this informative series include: conversations with upper elementary, middle and high school teachers, as well as a high school graduation coach and a …

At the end of the school year, everyone is grateful for a break. But you cannot take a break from planning for the next one! I want my household to function smoothly and I'm sure that you do, too. If I want to eliminate the stress that comes from feeling rushed, I have to set aside time to prepare for what is coming. This is the first episode in my…

In this episode, I had an incredible conversation with Shelly Dudley. In 2020, Shelly, like many others, was forced to pivot due to an unexpected job loss due to the pandemic. She combined her experience as coach, trainer and facilitator with her passion to help others level up their lives to found Emerge Consulting Services. Links to Resources Men…

Can you believe that we are rapidly approaching midyear? In this bonus episode, I will share what I am doing this month to prepare for the second half of 2022! My 3 Things: FINISH projects that can be done by June 30th--there is no reason to let them carryover into next month Spend time in REFLECTION over the first half of the year. REVISIT my visi…

In my last episode, I talked about planning as one of my keys to living unhurried. Today, I am going to tell you about my other non-negotiable. It is called the Miracle Morning and it has helped me level up my life in every area. In late 2018, I had the opportunity to hear Hal Elrod, the author of the book The Miracle Morning, interviewed on a podc…

As a wife, mother of three, and entrepreneur my schedule is full--before I take care of our home, prepare meals, serve in my community, or have any fun. It would be easy to to feel stressed and overwhelmed with managing. Instead, I am busy. Busy in the all right ways and busy doing the right things. I can truly say that I live unhurried and it's be…

In this episode, I share some thoughts about the importance of vision boards. A simple Google search yielded nearly TWO BILLION links on the subject. Why are they so popular? What is so great about them? Do they really work? Vision, by definition is the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. A vision board, then, is a…

It's the time of the year that everyone starts to focus more on what they are planning to do in the next on. You do not have to look hard to find information about New Year's resolutions, goal setting, and making plans for 2022 right now. For years, I would write lists of my resolutions or goals for each area of my life. I found that I would stay o…

The last 30 days of 2021 are here—are you ready to make them your best? How are you going to set intention? What action will you take to create positive momentum to carry you into 2022? One of my favorite definitions of unhurried is deliberate. I do not know if there is a better time to focus on deliberate intention setting and taking progressive a…

In this introduction episode, I talk about where "Live Unhurried" came from and what this podcast is all about! Support the showBy Kat