Things To Think About

From Overwhelm to Action 04.12.26

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:33:48 -0700

Hi, friends 👋🏽. I’m Stacy Casson, Chief Play Officer at Things to Think About. As a mom of five who also held a full-time job, I used to hold a PhD in creating chaos. Now, I help other busy, overwhelmed parents have peaceful evenings and avoid dramatic mornings. I discovered that by applying organizational principles through play, I could reduce my mental load, stop nagging, and finally move from overwhelm to action. You set the tone for your kids, and I can help you set a calm one. Let’s get started.

Celebrate Your Wins

Pause for a moment:

What’s one thing you accomplished this week—big or small?

Did you get your taxes done?

Finally stood up for yourself?

Started that craft project that’s been sitting on your dining table?

Drop your win in the comments or share it with a friend!

My wins: This weekend was my first in-person Playshop for A Clean Room, A Clear Mind. The parents and their kids left motivated and ready to clean their rooms and desks. Reflecting on your wins helps to keep the momentum when you are lacking motivation.

Every week, we explore a Tarot card because Tarot is rich in symbology and helps us to tap into our intuition. Reflecting on the card and noting what comes to mind is a metaphorical form of brainstorming that can provide insights when problem-solving.

Card of the Week: The World Reversed

A nude woman draped in fabric and holding two wands inside a laurel wreath surrounded by a lion, bull, eagle, and angel. Think about the last time you had a major win. Maybe your kid had the best birthday party, or you were recently promoted. Do you still...Read More

From Overwhelm to Action 04.05.26

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:01:40 -0700

Hi, friends 👋🏽. I’m Stacy Casson, Chief Play Officer at Things to Think About. As a mom of five who also held a full-time job, I used to hold a PhD in creating chaos. Now, I help other busy, overwhelmed parents learn to wrangle it in. I discovered that by applying organizational principles through play, I could reduce my mental load, stop the nagging, and finally move from overwhelm to action. You set the tone for your kids, and I can help you set a calm one. Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate. Let’s get started.

Celebrate Your Wins

Pause for a moment:

What’s one thing you accomplished this week—big or small?

Did you finish your spring cleaning?
Finally started that project?
Hold a boundary?

Drop your win in the comments or share it with a friend!

My wins: I have been more consistent in my outreach and have successfully begun beta testing my Calm Down Sessions. I’ve also recorded another module for my upcoming group coaching session. One of the kids in the class that I substituted for wanted me to come back the next day. 🥹 The kids said I reminded them of Moana’s grandmother, lol. I was able to be there for my Mom this week. Reflecting on your wins helps to keep the momentum when you are lacking motivation.

Card of the Week: Ace of Pentacles Reversed

A mysterious hand emerges from a cloud holding a golden pentacle. There is a field of lilies and a hedge of...Read More

From Overwhelm to Action 03.29.26

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:28:33 -0700

Hi, friends 👋🏽. I’m Stacy Casson, Chief Play Officer at Things to Think About, LLC. Play is serious business and necessary for effective problem-solving. I’ve learned to create calm in the chaos, having raised five kids. I’ve used process improvement techniques to successfully manage parenting responsibilities. I can help you find manageable ways to empower your kids and move from overwhelm to action. Let’s get started.

Celebrate Your Wins

Pause for a moment:

What’s one thing you accomplished this week—big or small?

Did you deal with a stressful event effectively?

Cleared out your medicine cabinet?

Have an epiphany?

Drop your win in the comments or share it with a friend!

My wins: I successfully delivered my talk, “A Clean Room, A Clear Mind,” at the Health Wealth Wisdom: Parents' Edition LIVE Super Summit. I began substitute teaching, and my son’s prediction of the kids eating me alive did not come true 😊. I finally had lunch with a dear friend that we have been trying to plan for the past twenty years, and I volunteered at a local community event. Our decluttering efforts with paper have remained successful. Reflecting on your wins helps to keep the momentum when you are lacking motivation.

Card of the Week: Seven of Wands

A man holding a staff stands his ground against six other staffs. My initial impressions are about protecting time and energy. I triple-booked myself...Read More

From Overwhelm to Action 032226

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:42:52 -0700

Hi, friends 👋🏽. I'm Stacy Casson, Chief Play Officer at Things to Think About, LLC. Play is serious business and necessary for effective problem-solving. I've learned to create calm in the chaos, having raised five kids. I've used process improvement techniques to successfully manage parenting responsibilities. I can help you find manageable ways to empower your kids and move from overwhelm to action.

Celebrate Your Wins

Pause for a moment:

What's one thing you accomplished this week—big or small?

Did you keep your cool when normally you would blow up?

Get your taxes done?

Found a parking spot nearby on a rainy day?

Drop your win in the comments or share it with a friend!

My wins: This week, I visited my local chamber of commerce and won a free breakfast. I spent quality time with my kid filming for his YouTube channel and walked 5K as a unicorn to raise funds and awareness about HIV/AIDS. Reflecting on my wins helps to keep the momentum when I'm down.

Every week, we explore a Tarot card because Tarot is rich in symbology and helps us to tap into our intuition. Reflecting on the card and noting what comes to mind is a form of metaphorical brainstorming that provides insights when problem-solving.

Card of the Week: Ten of Cups

A couple joyfully beholds a rainbow with ten cups in the arch as two children dance happily against an idyllic background. My initial impressions are about quality family time, which feels perfect since I am speaking at the Health Wealth and Wisdom summit for parents this week. There is such an expansiveness to the card that mirrors the mental space created when we clear our physical clutter. For the first time, my...Read More

Save the Date!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:05 -0700

Hello Subscribers!

I'm super excited to be one of the expert presenters for the Health Wealth Wisdom, Parents’ Edition LIVE Super Summit! I know some of you are not parents, but I would appreciate you sharing with parents in your life.

Health Wealth Wisdom, Parents’ Edition

LIVE Summit

March 25, 2026

There’s so much going on in the world today, yet one thing remains constant — the world needs parents to take the reins and step up by building a family that will help mold the future generation of Role Models.

We have the best expert leaders & speakers from across the globe to give you solid tools, tips, resources, and a large dose of inspiration to help you take that first step into your best Role Model self, aimed at building the best life for yourself and your family!

You don’t have to leave home! You can watch and join the conversation LIVE from any computer with internet service! Here’s the best part! It’s FREE to register!

My friend, Dr. L, The Parent Whisperer, has gathered together an amazing collection of experts in the widest variety of fields. Their mission is to bring together icons, leaders, and experts in the parenting world to give you the best of what they have to move your life, dreams, and family in the direction you want and love.

I have been selected as one of the experts for this summit, and I'm going to be sharing a lot of information on the topic of A Clean Room, A Clear Mind.

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From Overwhelm to Action

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:33:13 -0700

Hi, friends 👋🏽. I’m Stacy Casson, Chief Play Officer at Things to Think About, LLC. Play is serious business and necessary for effective problem-solving. I’ve learned to be the calm in the chaos after having five kids attend three different schools. I’ve used process improvement techniques to successfully raise five kids. I can help you find manageable ways to empower your kids and move from overwhelm to action.

Celebrate Your Wins

Pause for a moment:

What’s one thing you accomplished this week—big or small?

Did you try the “Lay it down” challenge?

Finally join the gym?

Said no?

Drop your win in the comments or share it with a friend!

My wins: This week, I kicked off The Five Minute Club. It’s a group devoted to decluttering for five minutes daily. It doubled in size, and we are having great success with our daily decluttering practices. I volunteered in my community, which always boosts my spirits. Reflecting on my wins helps to keep the momentum when I’m down.

Every week, we explore a Tarot card because Tarot is rich in symbology and helps us to tap into our intuition. Reflecting on the card and noting what comes to mind is a form of metaphor brainstorming, which provides insights when problem-solving.

Card of the Week: The Hanged Man

A man is suspended from a tree branch, hanging upside-down. His expression is calm. My initial impressions are about surrender, and I think it’s a great follow-up to last week’s idea about laying down our burdens. His head is glowing with a halo, which leads me to believe he is receiving insights from this new perspective.

The Pattern It...Read More

From Overwhelm to Action

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:37:42 -0700

Hi, friends 👋🏽. I’m Stacy Casson, Chief Play Officer at Things to Think About, LLC. Having raised five kids, I’ve learned to be the calm in the chaos. I’ve overcome overbooked calendars and channeled my guilt into meaningful conversations with my kids. You don’t have to parent alone since I’ve made many of the mistakes and learned a better way. I’m focusing on supporting parents and caregivers of elementary-aged students as they navigate overwhelm. I write this blog to help them move from overwhelm to action.
Celebrate Your Wins
Pause for a moment:
What’s one thing you accomplished this week—big or small?
Did you try the “just the facts” challenge?
Finally made that recipe you’ve had pinned in your someday file?
Go for that walk after dinner?
Drop your win in the comments or share it with a friend!
My wins: This week, I picked up my badge and officially became a substitute teacher. I attended a local networking event and spoke to people instead of being a wallflower. I personally used “just the facts” from last week’s blog with great success. I successfully completed my first VIP day, and the client was so happy to get things done and finally have the space to eat at their dining table. I like to reflect on my wins because it helps to keep the momentum when I’m down.
Happy International Women’s Day
I’m pulling from the Waite-Smith Tarot by A.E. Waite with art by Pamela Colman Smith on the Galaxy Tarot app by Galaxy Tone. The deck is also known as the Rider-Waite Tarot, and on this International Women’s Day, acknowledge the contributions of Pamela Colman Smith, who, while recognized as the artist, is still not named in the title of the deck on the...Read More

The Five Minute Club

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:17:10 -0800

I am making The Five Minute Club a thirty day decluttering challenge. We start Monday. This is the Telegram link if you want to join: https://t.me/+Z9bqhfTbr-oyODQ5
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From Overwhelm to Action

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:30:23 -0800

Hi, friends 👋🏽. I’m Stacy Casson, Chief Play Officer at Things to Think About, LLC. With over twenty years of continuous improvement experience, I’ve learned to stay calm in a crisis. Is your calendar packed to the gills? Are you constantly double or triple-booked? Do you feel like you have to choose who you are going to fail today? You don’t have to face the doubts alone. I’m focusing on supporting parents and caregivers of elementary-aged students as they navigate overwhelm. I write this blog to help them move from overwhelm to action.
Celebrate Your Wins
Pause for a moment:
What’s one thing you accomplished this week—big or small?
Did you do something outside your comfort zone?
Filed your taxes?
Cleaned out that junk drawer?
Drop your win in the comments or share it with a friend!
My wins: This week, I attended Mentoring Monday and practiced introducing my business. I joined the Broward Moms’ Collective. I was blessed to receive 1:1 mentorship and have revamped my website. I like to reflect on my wins because it helps to keep the momentum when I’m down. I’m trying out a new format for this blog. Please share your thoughts.
Card of the Week: King of Swords
I’m pulling from Affirmators! Tarot by Suzi Barrett and illustrated by Vikki Chu. A blue gorilla is wearing a golden crown and holding a sword. The gorilla wears a purple, sleeveless, floor-length garment and a pink cape. There are pink and purple butterflies floating around. My first impression is that the gorilla is kind, given the butterflies and the sword in a neutral position. Swords are associated with thought and communication. How would you define successful communication?
sketch inspired by Vikki Chu
The Pattern It Reveals
I interpret this card as a sign of confident leadership. Its facial expression is kind and patient. ...Read More

From Overwhelm to Action

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:56:08 -0800

Hi, friends 👋🏽. I’m Stacy Casson, Chief Play Officer at Things to Think About, LLC. With over twenty years of continuous improvement experience, I’ve learned to stay calm in a crisis. Is your calendar packed to the gills? Are you constantly double or triple-booked? Do you feel like you have to choose who you are going to fail today? You don’t have to face the doubts alone. I’m focusing on supporting parents and caregivers of elementary-aged students as they navigate overwhelm. I write this blog to help them move from overwhelm to action. As Dan Martell says, “A problem well defined is a problem half-solved.”
Celebrate Your Wins
Pause for a moment:
What’s one thing you accomplished this week—big or small?
Did you clean out the junk drawer?
Get your tax paperwork in order?
Give yourself a manicure?
Drop your win in the comments or share it with a friend!
My wins: This week, I got all my paperwork together to do my taxes. I figured out business taxes for the city and county (oof!). I had a clarifying conversation with one of my best friends. My son and I volunteered at the Ignite Broward Art Installation, and I saw him take ownership of explaining how to interact with an exhibit to total strangers. I’ve reclaimed my dining table and designed social media collateral for TransEd's Ice Cream Social.
Celebrating your wins reminds you that you are capable and competent. It helps you to build and maintain momentum when the going gets tough. Being proactive is also a good way to reduce momentum. When you are ready, keep reading to join me in setting ourselves up for success in the week ahead. This week, I’m my client and going back to my beloved Pokémon.
Last week, I told you the story of Peggy and how I was...Read More