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The Pesach marathon is over. Yet, we still need to keep on going…How? How do we find the motivation to finally follow through on all those “after Pesach I will…” goals—whether it’s getting back on track with a diet, setting up therapy for a child, or tackling something we’ve been putting off? There’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to motivating yourself. Motivation isn’t about trying harder; it’s about using the right strategies at the right time. Let’s explore two main

Are you getting overwhelmed right now with your children’s Purim requests? Use the STOP method and make the prep process work in a positive way. Now that Tu B’Shvat is behind us, we’re already looking ahead to Purim! For many of us, the endless requests from our kids—paired with glossy ads and infinite options—can quickly turn excitement into stress and overwhelm. Let’s shift our focus and approach this joyful Yom Tov with positivity and calm by planning ahead using our “STOP

Everyone has different priorities when preparing for Pesach. Make your own mission statement and take comparison out of the equation. Pesach prep often leads to comparisons and feelings of inadequacy. Do these quotes resonate with you? “Mommy, we’re so behind; the Sterns have already been eating in their basement for the last three weeks since their kitchen is kashered!” (the comparison complex) “I wish I was more organized. My kids would have an easier time if I was a better

Shira groaned as she pulled into her office parking lot. Again she’d forgotten to say Birchos Hashachar before eating breakfast. Come on, Shira. No one is asking you to daven a full Shacharis at this stage in your life. But Birchos Hashachar? You can’t manage to say those few brachos before drinking your coffee? She sighed as she took her bag and got out of the car. This Elul, she promised herself. That’s what I’m going to work on this Elul. It’ll be my kabbalah for the new

In the summer months ahead, it gets even harder to keep a structure and feel efficient. We want a schedule–but perhaps with some more flexibility than we have all year round. Does summer, in your book, equal endless hours of fun and relaxation at the beach? …Or is it more like, endless loads of laundry from all the bathing suits and towels, and hours spent sitting in carpool lines at various day camps? Many young mothers relate that their summer schedule feels busier than the

Why would we want to waste time when we need every minute? Identify your time robbers and get it back! Let’s face it: there never seems to be enough time in the day. Between family, work, social life, and everything else on our plates, it can feel impossible to stay on top of everything. But have you ever wondered why it feels like time is slipping through your fingers? The truth is, we all have things that “steal” our time. Sara Ward, a master teacher of executive function,

Are you overwhelmed? It’s not just you (You’re doing better than you think!) These practical tips are useful for women with ADHD and all the rest of us too. Editor’s Note: Recently, we received an email from a reader, “May I suggest a topic? I would love to see a post on women with ADHD. How they manage, the struggles, how open they are about it…I don’t know if you take suggestions but I figured I would try. I really (silently) struggle with this and I would love some communi