Has always been somewhat of a mantra for me particularly over the years of  working from home, running a family, raising two sports crazy boys and my own desire to have it all….professional success, happy family, good health and wellbeing.

A fridge magnet given to me years ago saying “Our life is frittered away with detail….simplify, simplify” (Henry Thoreau) stares at me daily and is a reminder to live the simple life.

Our lives are often frittered away with detail and there have been times where I have felt my head would explode with everything I was trying to remember for my business, my children’s school, who I was picking up and what for in addition to being the one required to  remember where every member of my families things were. “Mum, where are my socks?”

I continuously have strived to make my life easier exploring how could I do all of this more effectively? How can I achieve what I want to yet stay grounded? And I support others to be at the top of their game in my business.

I am pleased to say that I have simplified it all. I have taken a load off my brain, pressure off myself yet I feel more on top of things fitter than ever before. I feel successful, my family is happy and I have time for myself to take care of me.

How did I do it? Interestingly, I did a Productivity Boot Camp. Arrogantly I opted in to do this boot camp thinking “What could I possibly learn given I am already pretty good at getting things done?” however I was curious just in case there was something that could make a difference for me and my clients.

Surprisingly this boot camp supported me to discover and implement practical personal systems that support me to keep on top of it all. I maximize my time, my space is organised, stress is reduced and I am more energized. Ahh! It feels good.

The boot camp is now a service that I provide in my business. I constantly see individuals struggling with the demands of their business and life and the boot camp provides practical productivity solutions that work.

My tip is to simplify your life – get systems in place so things happen without having to think about it too much!

Wishing you simplicity and success!

Diana Pettie

www.hopscotchcoaching.com.au