I realized in a new way today the power of disrupting our routine. You see, we wanted to remember to soak oatmeal this evening before going to bed. So, Claudia wrote a reminder for us to remember. Just writing a reminder can really make…
Recently, a group of about 40 of us completed the rise365 Productivity Experiment. It was a great group of folks sharing ideas and keeping each other accountable with being more productive. One of the conversations centered around planners and organization. This conversation peaked my interest as…
We started this site one year ago as we embarked on a quest to live more purposeful, intentional, and exciting lives. A lot of amazing things have happened since we started with our first awkward video and marched forward. We’ve connected with many great people…
Jude and I are holding the fort down while Claudia hits the town with a friend to hear an author speak. Also, we have only two month of 2012 left! Now’s the time to look ahead to next year and decide what you want it to…
[tentblogger-youtube XUVBHUZCTNk] Question: What do you have planned this week? …
“Monotony is the awful reward of the careful.” A. G. Buckham Question: When’s the last time you experienced the thrill and excitement of doing something new? …
In a little over two weeks, our initial goal of 365 days of writing will be complete! We can’t believe it! We’ve been asked on more than one occasion if rise365 is going to be going away. The answer to that question is a…
In this video, I share how this lady (well, an adjustable dressform, actually) has got to go! We’re getting rid of a few things that have been collecting dust around the house. It’s time to shed some of our extra baggage. No, we’re not going all minimalist on…
One of the things I enjoy about browsing my twitter feed is all the great quotes tweeted by those whom I follow. There’s something great about a short thought or phrase carefully constructed in the form of a quote. It can be so powerful.…
Sitting in a parking lot as Jude caught a much-needed catnap, I looked up and what I saw astounded me. To my left, there was long series of stores and above them, on the second floor, a large beauty school. I could catch glimpses…
