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The “One Touch” Rule to Reduce Clutter

by Nicole Holtman | Jan 7, 2026 | Clutter, Home Management, Personal Organization, Personal Practices

First of all—happy new year! I hope your holidays were magical, peaceful, and maybe just a little bit sparkly. I’m slowly easing into this new year too, and while I have lots I want to share with you at the right time, today I want to talk about something that can...

Before You Set a Single Resolution, Try This Instead

by Nicole Holtman | Dec 31, 2025 | Energy Mangement, goals, Mental Health, physical wellness, Productivity, Psychological Well-Being

Hey friends! Every year around this time, the noise starts. New year. New goals. New habits. New you. And while reflection can be powerful, the pressure to fix everything by January 1st is exhausting — especially when you’re coming off a season that already asked so...

A Heart-Full Holiday

by Nicole Holtman | Dec 24, 2025 | Energy Mangement, Mental Health

Hey friends! This season has been a whirlwind. And if I’m being honest, it hasn’t felt like the most magical holiday year. Not in the picture-perfect way. Not in the everything-is-done-and-cozy way. But instead of chasing perfection, I’m trying to anchor myself in...

The Invisible Mental Load of December

by Nicole Holtman | Dec 17, 2025 | Energy Mangement, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Organization, Personal Practices

Hey friends! This post is going live a week before Christmas…but if you’re reading this days later, that makes complete sense. Why? Because you’ve been doing all the things. You’ve been carrying the holiday on your back and making magic happen — not just for your...

5 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas

by Nicole Holtman | Dec 10, 2025 | Lifestyle, Personal Organization, Personal Practices

Hey friends! If you’re still scrambling for gift ideas (no shame — truly), I want to make this easier for you.One of my favorite things to recommend — especially this time of year — is clutter-free gifts. Why? Because most of us don’t need another candle, coffee mug,...

My Honest Review of Things 3: Task App

by Nicole Holtman | Dec 3, 2025 | Home Management, Information Management, Lifestyle, Personal Organization, Personal Practices, Personal Vault, Planning Schedules, Priority Management, Productivity, Time Management

Hey friends! I’ve been testing the Things app for a couple of weeks, and I wanted to give you my honest take. I’d heard about it from colleagues, and a client wanted to try it, so I figured it was time. Here’s what I found: What I Loved There’s a lot to like here. I...

Handwriting – The Underestimate Productivity Tool

by Nicole Holtman | Nov 19, 2025 | Clutter, Energy Mangement, goals, Home Management, Information Management, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Personal Organization, Personal Practices, Personal Vault, Planning Schedules, Priority Management, Productivity, Psychological Well-Being, Time Management

Hey friends! I’m not the kind of coach who says, “Here’s the ONE tool that will finally fix your life.”Because honestly? That’s not how life works. To manage your life, master your time, and get things done in a way that actually feels good, you need an entire toolbox...

3 Questions to Help You Refocus Before the Holiday Rush

by Nicole Holtman | Nov 12, 2025 | goals, Home Management, Information Management, Parenting, Personal Organization, Personal Practices, Personal Vault, Planning Schedules, Priority Management, Productivity, Time Management

Hey friends! The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us, don’t they? One minute it’s pumpkins and sweaters, and the next your inbox is full of “last chance” sales and school reminders. Somewhere between the cooking, the planning, and trying to keep up with work and...