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Helping you design a well-feathered and well-funded nest
hen we were children, we couldn't wait to be all grown-up. We had big dreams
about how our lives would be...what career we'd choose, what car we'd drive, what
our home would look like. Then suddenly we realize we are all grown-up. We are
now employees, maybe spouses, and possibly even parents with jobs, car
payments, mortgages, and families.
about how our lives would be...what career we'd choose, what car we'd drive, what
our home would look like. Then suddenly we realize we are all grown-up. We are
now employees, maybe spouses, and possibly even parents with jobs, car
payments, mortgages, and families.
Help is Here!
In addition, we find that we are living in a world that seems to be moving much faster than in
previous generations. While technology has made parts of our lives less complicated, it has
also offered us more choices in EVERYTHING - from what and how we entertain ourselves, to
what foods we shop for and eat, to how and where should we invest our money. We are
constantly being pulled by our demanding schedules, the abundance of choices, and our family
responsibilities and tasks. And, it is extremely easy become overwhelmed by it all.
previous generations. While technology has made parts of our lives less complicated, it has
also offered us more choices in EVERYTHING - from what and how we entertain ourselves, to
what foods we shop for and eat, to how and where should we invest our money. We are
constantly being pulled by our demanding schedules, the abundance of choices, and our family
responsibilities and tasks. And, it is extremely easy become overwhelmed by it all.
As we are thrust from school into life, we have a tendency to "live in the moment". We get "busy"
(working, running errands, doing household chores, etc) and often times forget what it is that we
really want from our lives. It is at this point that our priorities tend to take a backseat to the
everyday business of living. And although we are surviving, we don't feel like we're thriving.
(working, running errands, doing household chores, etc) and often times forget what it is that we
really want from our lives. It is at this point that our priorities tend to take a backseat to the
everyday business of living. And although we are surviving, we don't feel like we're thriving.
Nest Sweet Nest?!?
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None of us woke up one day and said "I want to live a life of chaos, clutter, and unhappiness". But, many of us do and we're
not sure exactly how we got into this situation or what to do about it.
Face it, we all have challenges and bad days. Household items will break down, bosses will demand more from us, children
will try our patience, the dog will eat the sofa and so much more! But, it shouldn't be this way every day! And, while there is
no such thing as a perfect home or family, it is possible to create an environment that is organized, positive, smooth running,
and where family members say "It's good to be home!"
not sure exactly how we got into this situation or what to do about it.
Face it, we all have challenges and bad days. Household items will break down, bosses will demand more from us, children
will try our patience, the dog will eat the sofa and so much more! But, it shouldn't be this way every day! And, while there is
no such thing as a perfect home or family, it is possible to create an environment that is organized, positive, smooth running,
and where family members say "It's good to be home!"
WELCOME TO...
The System
The System
The Family Manager System® uses the same skills and strategies that successful Fortune 500 companies and business
managers use, such as delegation, managing by department, team-building, and standard operating procedures, to create a
harmonious home.
The strategies and solutions in the Family Manager System will help you:
According to Family Manager® founder, Kathy Peel, "...every home needs a Family Manager - a person who oversees the
household from the perspective of an executive manager of the most important organization in the world. [However] Family
Management, like all good management, is not about a dictator imposing arbitrary standards from on high."
The Family Manager System® is about....
Want to know more? Click to learn about the core principles of the Family Management System.
managers use, such as delegation, managing by department, team-building, and standard operating procedures, to create a
harmonious home.
The strategies and solutions in the Family Manager System will help you:
- create order out of chaos;
- focus your time and energy;
- spend less time on things you have to do so you have more time
- for things you want to do;
- balance competing demands for your time & energy;
- stay motivated;
- establish and stick to your priorities;
- plan memorable events and occasions that strengthen family ties;
- improve the quality of your life for the better;
- enhance the quality of your family's life.
According to Family Manager® founder, Kathy Peel, "...every home needs a Family Manager - a person who oversees the
household from the perspective of an executive manager of the most important organization in the world. [However] Family
Management, like all good management, is not about a dictator imposing arbitrary standards from on high."
The Family Manager System® is about....
- creating a place where family members feel good about where they live.;
- living a balanced, fulfilling life;
- knowing what matters most to you and living accordingly;
- reducing stress by getting organized and keeping up with the housework;
- learning to operate as a family team & sharing responsibilities;
- encouraging & empowering family members to be their personal best and share their skills,
- appreciating and learning to work with each family member's unique giftedness;
- having more time for fun and enjoying life.
Want to know more? Click to learn about the core principles of the Family Management System.
Since there are hundreds of tasks, large and small, required to keep a family running, it's impossible to be an expert in all
process. Whether you need help "tweaking" and area of your home or you need a complete home and family assessment, we
can help.
We offer the following solutions to assist you in creating a well-feathered, happy, organized home:
process. Whether you need help "tweaking" and area of your home or you need a complete home and family assessment, we
can help.
We offer the following solutions to assist you in creating a well-feathered, happy, organized home:
- As a Certified Family Manager® Coach, FLBD offers the Exclusive Family Manager Assessment® Program to
- goals and priorities for your home and personal life.
- Individualized Coaching for one or multiple sessions.
- The Busy Mom's Guide Workshop is the perfect workshop to help you grown in your position as a Family
Manager. Contact us about scheduling one for your group or organization
- Sofa SeminarsTM in the comfort of your home.
- The Inner Circle - an on-line subscription service from the Family Manager® Network.
- Think that you might like to be a Certified Family Manager® Coach? Visit the Be a Coach page for more info.
Just as there are no two people alike, there are no two families alike. Families can consist of a traditional unit (mom, dad, kids),
a newly married couple, empty-nesters, single parents, or grandparents raising grand-kids along with many other arrangements.
That is what make the Family Manager System so wonderful! It provides structure and direction, but gives the
Family Manager and family members the flexibility express their priorities, personal style and preferences to the job of running
their home.
a newly married couple, empty-nesters, single parents, or grandparents raising grand-kids along with many other arrangements.
That is what make the Family Manager System so wonderful! It provides structure and direction, but gives the
Family Manager and family members the flexibility express their priorities, personal style and preferences to the job of running
their home.
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