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This has been an interesting year. One of transition, and one promising more transition in 2012.

So how can I keep that elusive “focus” that I crave so badly?

Is it possible, or just hocus pocus wishful thinking?

While I actually enjoy the process of transition, I’m ready to slow it down a bit and enjoy the luxury of focusing on one thing. Or maybe two. But fewer than three.

While there are unknown variables that will shape 2012, I still need to do my own personal strategic planning session.

I’ll just keep it flexible in its implementation.

Abracadabra!

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Maybe it’s the temperamental weather, but I’m in the mood to simplify my Facebook experience.  I have many many many “friends” who I know remotely through the staging industry.

While it’s a great way to network, I realize that I don’t really know any of them. I accepted their friend requests simply because we had 50+ friends in common. But what good is it to stand at the kool aid fountain – there are more useful places to share staging tips – primarily groups in LinkedIn. It seems like everyone is preaching to the choir and trying to build their Facebook Fan Page “likes.” Not that I haven’t asked folks to “like” mine, but enough is enough.

So I’ve decided to review my FB friends, and unfriend anyone who:

• Only talks about home staging
• Has soapbox tendencies
• Whom I haven’t inteacted with yet
• Who hasn’t posted in awhile

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I had a dream last night about something very cool that I can do with Digzing. But sadly, I cannot remember what it was. Perhaps if I take a nap today it will come back to me.

Not sure if it’s a senior moment, side-effect of daily savings, or just a busy multitasking mom thing.

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I watched TV today. For about 20 minutes. It felt good.

I’m not always working on billable projects. And during those times, it never dawns on me that I can relax and schluff a bit (I know that’s not a word, but I like it).

So I did it. No one was paying me for those 20 minutes. And who knew the Nate Burkus show is so awesome!

Bottom line: Being focused is great, but don’t forget to lighten up and have fun sometimes.

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There are some days, ok…some weeks, when it’s hard to feel focused.  When too many things are screaming for your attention, and the order in which you respond will greatly affect the direction your path will take (yea, no pressure there, huh?).

There is no time to evaluate the pros/cons of each, just jump in and start doing.

Start somewhere. Do something. Put on blinders if need be. Just get ‘er done, one at a time. 

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I think I just figured it out.

I know why we women often feel like we’re not appreciated for all the many things we do simultaneously.

We make it look too easy.

Yes, it’s that simple.

So next time you’re paying the bills while making dinner with a load of laundry running and writing your next blog post as you help your daughter find her jacket and take a phone call from a prospective client, feel free to grimace and sweat just a bit to make it look harder.

Your audience will better understand what they’re witnessing. And they’ll be amazed even more.

You rock. Go ahead and take your curtain call. You deserve it.

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Did I mention that I’m excited to send the kiddo’s back to school tomorrow? Yes, I’m that excited.

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September is notoriously transitional. It even smells different! Halloween decor invades retail, the kids are excited and anxious for school to start, and the parents are looking towards the horizon for what’s next.

My girls go back to school next week, and I’m beginning a new adventure with a dynamic group of entrepreneurial women, and, thanks to hurricane Irene, I’ll get a new basement.

Isn’t “what’s next” exciting?

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I love Facebook. It’s my window to the real world outside. Or is it?

My FB friends are amazing. So amazing, in fact, that I’m a little intimidated at times. Happy pictures, great news, successful careers, high-performing kids, sensitive spouses, and endless witty comments.

But wait – this can’t be the whole story. We all have non-Facebook-Worthy moments that we keep to ourselves. Our own struggles, concerns, fears, and failures.

So don’t let the news stream in your Facebook profile get you down – you’re just seeing the good stuff. Deep down inside, we’re all dealing with real life.

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I was drinking coffee poolside this morning, enjoying the peace and quiet. Then I heard “mom!” – but did I really?

No. It was a bird.

Perhaps it’s a sign that I’m ready for summer schedule to morph into school schedule.

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