calmthechaos

In this conversation, Susan and Dayna talk about how important it is to understand that even if our child has behavioral struggles, they aren’t broken and we aren’t failing. They go on to discuss creating a plan for parenting storms, not taking things personally, and shifting our perspective. https://susanstiffelman.com/dayna-abraham-podcast/

In this episode on shebreaksthru.com you will be introduced to the incredible journey of Dayna Abraham. Dayna Abraham has become a trusted and proven leader in the parenting community. She is the founder of the popular parenting site Lemon Lime Adventures which has accumulated over 41 million viewers in less than seven years. She is also the CEO of Calm the Chaos, a seven-figure company that offers Dayna’s compassionate framework to support thousands of parents worldwide.

As a parent and entrepreneur, she founded "Calm the Chaos," a company dedicated to supporting parents with super-talented kids facing unique challenges. Dayna opens up about her personal experiences raising her own super-talented son which ignited her passion to help other parents in similar situations. Her unconventional term "super talented kids" redefines how we perceive children facing challenges.

Listen as she shares the pivotal moments that led to the establishment of "Calm the Chaos" and the challenges she faced along the way. Dayna's ability to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth will inspire you. Her insights on work-life balance and pursuing ambitious goals will leave you inspired. Here is a glance at the episode

• A day in the life of Dayna: Dayna shares her morning routine - 00:50
• The Start of "Calm The Chaos" - 02:35
• Not Challenged but Super Talented - 07:42
• An influx of challenges - 11:10
• Rebuilding, step by step - 13:25
• Using the Calm the Chaos Framework for more than just parenting - 23:05
• Dayna's Secret Weapon - 23:05
• Favorite Quotes - 28:54
• The Book; Calm the Chaos - 33:16

Links mentioned in the episode

Pre-order Calm The Chaos

Calm The Chaos Parenting By Lemon Lime Adventures

In this interview, you'll meet best-selling author Dayna Abraham and learn how she helps parents raise "Out-of-the-Box-Kids."

If you missed this workshop, be sure to get on the waiting list for the next one (they only happen a couple of times each year.)

Learn more and join the waiting list here: 

https://homeschoolthinktank.com/calm-the-chaos-parenting/

Originally published on October 8, 2020.

Updated March 19, 2022.

This is interview #2 with Dayna Abraham.

Organizing paper can be daunting, especially when you have a giant pile of it and it's overwhelming. The key is just getting started. Today on the Scale Your Small Business Podcast, Jillian is breaking down her systems for calming the chaos when it comes to filing storage and organization. 

A powerful tool when organizing paper is the 43-folder system. In this system, you have one folder for each month. Within each month are folders 1-31--one for each day. Hanging folders work best because you're going to be putting other folders, invites, just anything that's related to specific dates that you can’t or would rather not scan, but need to keep a hold of. If it’s client work, you can use this system in conjunction with a CRM reminder so you can go into the date and have everything waiting for you. 

For current projects, you’ll have a ladder file folder where scribbled notes, print outs, whatever it is, so it’s self-contained. If it’s something for the future, consider a 44th folder that you can revisit when the time comes. 

Bank statements and receipts need their own system as well. Consider a folder that has 12 subsections, one for each month. This allows you to put every single month's bank statement, as well as an envelope with all your dated receipts, inside that folder. When everything is done and taken care of, you can clear those folders out (be sure to check with your accountant before you do that!). 

You can always utilize digital tools for long-term storage like G-Suite and Dropbox, but if you’re keen on using the paper method, especially with client files that were a no-go or have been dormant, you can purchase boxes from an office supply store and label them with the appropriate information. Be sure to keep these safe, and when they start to pile up, go through the files and eliminate those that no longer serve a purpose. 

Key Takeaways:

1. When organizing papers, hanging folders work best. You're going to be putting other folders, invites, and anything related to specific dates that you can’t, or would rather not scan, but need to keep a hold of.
2.  For Bank statements and receipts, use a 12-section folder, one for each month. This allows you to put every single month's bank statement, as well as an envelope with all your dated receipts, inside that folder. 
3. You can always utilize digital tools for long-term storage like G-Suite and Dropbox, but if you do store paper files, keep them secure and eliminate those that no longer serve a purpose.