Why You Should Make Lists

by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Apr 27, 2018 | Blogging

Amidst a turbulent year, one of the actionable steps I took to keep my feet planted was making lots and lots of lists. Although it may seem trivial, there is something to be said for staying organized by way of achieving small, even minute tasks, taking pressure off...

How To Make Free-Time Productive

by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Apr 16, 2018 | Blogging, Productivity, Tips

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make my “free-time” more productive. I’m a huge advocate for downtime. I know, I’m sure for some of you it might sound painful. But, look at it this way: Free-time can be more than vegging out. Free-time can be a way to...

The Slow Year [My Word of the Year is…]

by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Dec 28, 2017 | Uncategorized

“Is next week tonight?”   Lucia asked, eager to replicate the midnight fireworks display of Christmas Eve (I told her it would again happen on New Year’s Eve — next week).   “Nope.” I said. “Tonight is tonight.”   And that’s as much of a metaphor...

On Giving Tuesday, Give Girls an Education

by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Nov 28, 2017 | Uncategorized

Is it crazy to say GivingTuesday is one of my favorite days of the year? Then let me be crazy. This year, I’m super excited to share a bit about what World Vision, a great organization I care about immensely, is doing in Zambia. If you know anything about my...

Why Success Is Not a Dirty Word

by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Aug 24, 2017 | Uncategorized

A few years ago a popular blogger and friend Shauna Niequist wrote an article called Stop Instagramming Your Perfect Life. It went viral because it resonated with us all. A few weeks ago, I wrote you a newsletter entitled, Everybody’s Off Living their Perfect Life and...