Simply Jaimie

Is it just me or has setting goals become really complicated? There are videos, posts, pins demonstrating a step by step process on how to set goals. If you need that - AWESOME! I use to spend a lot of time setting my goals in their very specific way. The problem was, I didn't get to the part where I actually worked on any of them - oops!  So, I simplified it! 1. I created a vision board This vision board lives in my bedroom where I can see if EVERYDAY!  The pictures on this list are my biggest hopes and dreams for life. I have no idea when they will manifest in my life, but I know, eventually, they will! They are big enough that I can only achieve them through faith in my Savior, Jesus Christ. Terri Savelle Foy said, "If you can achieve your goals on your own, then they aren't big enough."  Love that! 2. I wrote down very specific short term goal on a plain old index card. 10 goals that I keep with me and refer to often. 10 goals that get me closer to my vision board...

When I was a brand new military wife, I met - more like   the Lord placed in my life - the sweetest woman. She had been a military wife a lot longer than I had, and was telling me all about life in the military. I listened as she told me about all the places her husband had deployed too and how long he was gone for. Feeling slightly overwhelmed, and unsure of what I had got myself into, I asked her, "How do you cope with your husband being gone so much!?" Being a newlywed, I simply couldn't imagine a day without seeing my husband ( Oh to be young and newly married again.)  I also knew that her story would quickly become my reality.  Her response to me was, "I write down all the blessings that come because my husband is away." Things like, being able to visit with family for longer periods of time, meeting new friends, realizing that you can do hard things, relying more fully on the Lord, and strengthening your testimony that truly families are forever. I adm...

Here we go with another year! I don't know about you but I am so excited to get this year started! I am ecstatic with my word for the year and subsequently with how I am going to achieve my goals.  quick story time - this time last year, I was around 4 weeks pregnant and sick as a dog (where does that saying come from?) I spent most of my January laying on the couch, feeling like I was going to vomit, or actually vomiting. Morning sickness is a bunch of rubbish! In my four pregnancies I have had all day sickness from week 4 till week 40. So why share this story? I share it because for the first time in my life I had no motivation, no energy, and no ambition. My only goal was to summon enough energy to go from my bed to the couch. Some days I couldn't even accomplish that. Thankfully, time passed and I was able to feel normal again which ends this quick (not so quick) story. That experience is why I am ready to begin this new year with new goals. All surrounding my wor...

Here are my zone three printables! the first one is my version of zone three. I use zone three to tackle two bathrooms, two kids rooms, and one office (which my husband cleans because it is his.) click here to print my zone three printable these next three printables are the standard setup for zone three. I have made these printables available in three different colors. click here for the pink printable   click here for the blue printable   click here for the white printable and finally individual printables This has one room on one page. If you have a different set up for your zones this can go wherever you like. click here to print the bedroom checklist           click here to print the bathroom checklist click here to print the laundry room checklist     click here to print the office checklist

Here is my zone two printable!!   the first one is my version of zone two.  As you may notice, I have inserted the dining room into zone two.  For my house, this way flows better, and is more practical for cleaning.  click here to print my version of zone two printable these next three printable are the standard setup for zone two. I have made these printable available in three colors. click here for the pink printable       click here for the blue printable       click here for the white printable and finally, individual printable.  This has one room on one page. If you have a different zone one setup, then this can be placed in whichever zone you like. click here for the individual kitchen printable

Here is my zone one printable!!! the first one is my version of zone one.  As you may notice, I have switched out the dining room with the laundry room.  For my house, this way flows better, and is more practical for cleaning.  click here to print my version of zone one cleaning these next three printable are the standard setup for zone one. The dining room is back into the rotation. I have made these printable available in three colors. click here for the blue printable     click here for the pink printable      click here for the white printable and finally, individual printable.  These have one room on one page. If you have a different zone one setup, then these can be placed in whichever zone you like. click here for the individual dining room printable click here for the individual entrance printable click here for the individual front porch printable

Do you ever just have one of those days where for whatever reason you just can't get going?  The usual rhythm of the day feels out of sync.  I think we can all relate and have experienced those kind of days. You might even be experiencing one of those days right now. In all honesty, no matter what, we will probably have more of these "lazy" days in the future, and that's OK.  I feel the need to point out that this is just for those who feelings can come once in a while. If you are continually feeling a lack of motivation or you don't want to do anything because you are not happy with life in general, I urge you to seek help from a professional.   Here are my top ten tips for dealing with the blues, the blahs, down in the dumps or whatever you call it. 1. DON'T SIT DOWN . - I know, I know this sounds a little bit harsh, but the second you sit down it is over. You will lose any willpower to get back and get on with the tasks of the day. Si...