Tracy- I really appreciate the moments of reflection that your emails provide. Not only do they give me a moment to reflect and see what I need and can do differently once I read them, when I see that I have gotten the email, it brings a smile even before I have read the contents - I purposely put off moving it to my "fun file" in my archives just so I can have the daily smile J
Pam

Tracy - Thank you for a copy of your book. As a long-time "Thriving in Chaos" kind of person, the book really hit home for me. I read a few pages each night before bed because during normal day time hours I'm much too busy spinning my wheels (even in retirement) to actually sit down and read it. I'm on page 93. So far I have been shaking my head in agreement with you every step of the way. I'm glad you wrote the book. Colleges should pass it out to women at graduation so they will know what's coming. Could it be any truer!
Susan

Hi Tracy - I am enjoying reading your "Thriving in Chaos" tips in the newsletter you send out. This latest tip on "Creating Transition Routines" really resonates with me as I just developed some recently for the transition from work to home. My husband and I agreed that I needed to change up my routine of going straight home from a busy day, so now, my exercise routine (walking) has been moved to directly after the workday. It gives me time to unwind, review the day, and get my exercise in easier as well. I have already felt the difference. When I walk in the door at home now, I am energized to spend time with my husband and daughter. Okay, gotta get back to that busy day. Have a great one yourself.
Kelly

There is no "down time" anymore at the office or home. We use to be able
to count on certain months out of the year as being slower than others.
This is no longer true. The new speed of life is constant and fast and
therefore waiting for it to slow down is just not reality anymore.
Learning to thrive in chaos reflects the new reality and how to optimize
keeping pace with the speed of life and enjoy it all along the way!
Mary Geller

I have worked in college student activities for 29 years and continue to
need NEW strategies to cope with the chaos that is inherent in our work.
Things are moving faster for everyone and we're being asked to do more
with less, again. Attempting to serve as a role model for students just
starting to learn time/life management skills is a constant challenge in
this ever expanding world. I tell them these skills will be ones they
will ALWAYS need and will always need to update. More new strategies,
please!
Meri Phillips

Hi Tracy - I've added your website to my "Favorites" on my computer so I
can glance back at it from time to time when I need some advice or just
to re-generate! Have a terrific day!
Roberta

I think of you often and I really wish that you could bottle your energy, enthusiasm and personality because it makes me smile with good thoughts and brightens my day whenever you cross my mind. I have found when I get overwhelmed with conflicting deadlines and priorities, I think "How would Tracy look at this?"

Thanks again for coming into my life and making it MUCH better.
Joanie

Trying to role model "balance in life" with a working wife, two teen boys, multiple community volunteer positions and 200+ programs a year working for the college-I need to know more about thriving in chaos...
My favorite day out of the year falls whenever we get to fall back an hour- Daylight Savings Time.  Any day that I can pick-up an extra hour is a great day for me.
 Confusion, jumble, snarl, muddle - I thought these mental forms were consistent with age but my father assures me that it is not my age but what I am trying to do on a daily basis. 
Ken Brill

What makes life chaotic and how have i tried to cope with it?
Life is chaotic because there are so many choices ---  many of them good choices and so it gets harder and harder to prioritize and to pick among them.  As I try to say yes to all the good things that entice me, I often find it more overwhelming than satisfying.  Somtimes I just need to call a moratorium on the calendar and declare a "house day" where I don't leave my castle.  It's the only way I know to truly recharge. 
Beth

Hi Aunt Tracy!

As a student at a prep school, I get home late and have hours of work to
do- needless to say I am stressed. Usually I play guitar or listen to
music or chat with some friends.
Love, liz