When feeling overwhelmed, reaching out and connecting with others might seem like the last thing you want to do, but science suggests that our happiness depends on it. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing my first Summit event. It’s hard to describe exactly...
This year’s gift guide is intended to inspire connection, creativity, and growth within the context of our times. When I think about a good gift this year, it’s less about sending something pretty and more about enriching life itself. In a world where we find...
We’re commemorating our first year in this amazing community and the magic that can be found here. This month, we’re celebrating one year in our Whittier Heights/Ballard location! We feel so fortunate to be in such a vibrant neighborhood, surrounded by such...
The quickest, easiest, surest way to know what to delegate. We all know by now that the key to a lighter workload and more time availability is to outsource our to-do list. You’ve heard it from us, Tim Ferris, Michelle Obama, and pretty much every other productivity...
It’s absolutely astounding how many little and big projects we manage simultaneously at any given time. There’s so many details to hang onto – what needs to be done, by when, for whom. It’s only natural that these thoughts will sprout to the surface and often at...
A day of action to honor and mourn the lives lost to police brutality and institutional racism. We are so grateful for the opportunity to support each of you and do not take our ability to do so for granted. But right now our support is needed for a bigger cause....
Your best shot at outsourcing a task successfully starts with being crystal clear about the results you expect. When it comes to delegation, the what (the end result) is more important than the how (the method of execution). The purpose of delegation is to remove the...
Delegating to the people around you can require uncomfortable, habit-breaking conversations. Finding the right way to bring these topics up can be a little scary because it pushes you to look at where your boundaries are and how you can best honor them. We want to...
Teleworking may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Ellia Harris, the founder of Mindful Organizing, offers guidance on how to improve your working from home experience. If you’re suddenly teleworking from home or working in your home office for way more hours than...
You are surrounded by people who care. Even if you feel totally alone, I promise you, you are not. As social creatures, we depend on the contributions of others every day whether we consciously realize it or not. Nothing is done alone. One of the biggest challenges of...
As our lives continue to be impacted by COVID-19, we all must do our part to support one another. Here are some ways we can support you through this time of uncertainty. Things are a little different around town these days. There’s a lot less normalcy and...
Tucked just above Ballard is a very tiny neighborhood with a whole lot of draw. It’s homey, sophisticated, and nostalgic; and it’s almost entirely run by women. Here are some of the ladies behind some of Seattle’s favorite businesses and how they...
I’m not going to beat around the bush. Asking for help is a vulnerable experience. But that’s precisely why it’s so meaningful when you do it. Although our stressors seem so painfully obvious to ourselves, there is no way for others to know...
Delegation is like a muscle and it takes time to strengthen it. As with all new skills, learning the right techniques will give you a stronger base to build upon. Which is exactly why we’re here. You can expect to receive new tips every month that will give you...
Nurturing your connections takes time and energy. When it feels like you’re running low on both, leveraging the right support can empower you to show up more fully in your relationships. Strong connections and staying in touch takes work. Platforms like Facebook give...
When we talk about the results of delegation and using your time mindfully, don’t just take it from us. Folks who really, really know their stuff back us up. It’s no secret that here are Pursuit, we are little obsessed with thinking about the importance of using your...
Time is your most valuable asset. And like all resources, investing it wisely empowers you to access more of it in the long run. Mindful delegation is a bit like magic. It empowers busy, modern professionals to achieve more — while doing less. Imagine redistributing...
When you feel like you’re always short on time, you’re operating under constant stress. Usually, we have way more time to get things done than we think we do. Here’s how to untangle the construct of urgency and move through your day with more ease....
Enough is enough. Learn how to know when to stop working and get back to playing. When you’re faced with a daunting to-do list it can feel like no matter how much work you put in, it will never be enough. It’s true, your to-do list will never be “complete.” If this is...
From real estate agent to personal concierge, the story of how Sondra founded Pursuit Concierge and the tools she uses to overcome the challenges of entrepreneurship. It all started with a speed networking event and a Google search. There have been bumps in the road...
Some ways of delegating are better than others. Improve your outsourcing skills by learning from these delegation mistakes. When have you ever been an instant expert at anything? Probably never because it doesn’t work that way. The same goes for learning how to...
Delegation is an integral part of the human experience. It brings us closer to others and contributes to our happiness. We can’t live without it and all have a role to play. You may have convinced yourself that you’re not a good delegator but whether you realize...
When you work too much, you’re only working against yourself. Sometimes the best way to get a lot done is to do nothing at all. If you’ve got a lot to do, I have a wild suggestion: do nothing. This may seem like a backward solution to you but I promise it works....
Delegating your workload empowers you to allocate your time and energy with intention. Here’s how to know whether to hire someone in-house or leverage our personal concierge services. The modern reality is this: our lives are busier than ever before. Daunting...
We’re here to help where it matters. From the fluffy stuff to the deeply personal, we’re solutions oriented every step of the way. Here’s how we helped one member find the care she needed to overcome an eating disorder. When you think of a personal...
Business ought to be operated with fearless leadership, passion, and care. Here are 18 of our favorite women-owned businesses in Seattle that show us how it’s done. Nothing is cooler than women lifting each other up. In honor of International Women’s Day,...
Every day there is something to celebrate. Don’t let your wins sneak by you unnoticed. Here are 10 ways to honor your awesomeness and celebrate every tiny victory. Every day is filled with wins. If you don’t believe me, it’s because you’re not paying close...
It’s easy to buy into busy culture but you don’t have to! Here’s how adding appointment-free days into my weekly schedule has boosted my productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. How often do you find yourself answering the question...
At home and at work, you’re surrounded by capable doers ready to lend a hand. Learn to recognize them and lean on them to get more done while doing less. To truly unlock the power of delegation, you must have a team you trust. If you don’t trust the people...
When you truly realized the costs of not delegating you may find it’s a price you’re not willing to pay. There’s no way around it, delegating your workload inevitably incurs costs. Those costs are typically in the form of money. There’s a fee to delegate...
How shifting your expectations can lead to meaningful moments this holiday season. As we round the corner to Christmas, the most celebrated holiday in the US with 90% of Americans decking the halls in some form or another, my mind goes to where it often does –...
You can’t buy happiness but you can buy fulfilling gifts. Here are 10 gifts to promote a well-rounded life. Gift giving is hard, man! Especially when it starts to come down the wire. And the last thing I ever want is for my gift to perceived as an afterthought....
We have a choice of we view the world. Transform your perspective and author your own life-story with a gratitude practice. We are master filterers. At any given moment we are being bombarded with a deluge of sensory experiences. We learn from a very young age to...
You can’t do it all and that’s okay. And guess what, neither can anyone else. Don’t beat yourself up feeling behind on your to-do list. Did you think you could actually catch up? There’s always more to do than there are hours in the day. Just...
On how to cultivate the compassion that matters most. Call to mind the person very close to you that needs your compassion the most. Was it yourself that you saw? When thinking of offering compassion, it’s not usually ourselves that come to mind and yet it is...
Sure, you could do it yourself but should you? Learning to identify when it’s best to bring in an expert will free up valuable time and energy and help you achieve work-life balance. We’re all enrolled in the school of life. It seems like every day...
These hand-picked classes are bound to put a smile on your face, leave you with new skills, and keep you inspired this autumn. I don’t know about you but I feel a little twinge of envy as I think about the kiddos going back to school this time of year. Learning...
Relationships are often neglected when we become overwhelmed but strong bonds are also the antidote to stress. Here’s how a personal concierge can help you keep strong friendships even on the busiest of the days. Why is it that when we find ourselves...
Social Media keeps us connected like never before but it’s not everything. Break out of the virtual socializing and bring your relationships offline. As animals, we’re not evolving as quickly as our tech tools are. Over thousands of years, we have developed to require...
Losing ideas and to-dos only slows you down from reaching your goals. Move through your day more efficiently by developing a system that works for you so you can spend less time figuring out what to do and more time getting the work done. Here are a few ideas to get...
As I set out to start Pursuit Concierge, I was met with a discouraging voice that was only good at telling me what I couldn’t do. Mindfulness gave me the strength I needed to push forward. Without mindfulness, Pursuit Concierge wouldn’t exist. In early 2014, I decided...
Because moving the body is also good for the mind. “If you are in a bad mood go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood go for another walk.” – Hippocrates Our mental and physical health depends on us moving our bodies. We weren’t built to be lazy and...
Counterbalance the go-go-go of modern life with a little dose of downtime throughout your day. The modern life of a professional is an extremely busy one. There’s always something to do, someplace to be, a task to finish that’s nagging us in the back of our minds....
How to leave the stagnation behind and integrate your movement practice into your day. If you’re anything like me, you spend way too much time hunched over in front of the computer. Science shows sitting is one of the most dangerous things we do.* When your livelihood...
A simple way to shrink your to-do list. If you feel like your to-do list grows by the day despite your best effort to check things off, you’re 100% normal. This is the reality of the modern life. As motivated contributors, it means you’re taking on a lot. The trick is...
If delegating more is your goal, then you can jumpstart this practice with this habit-forming hack. Our brains are wildly complex and infinitely fascinating, yet somehow easily manipulated and quite malleable. Always striving for efficiency, our brain loves repetitive...
From lovers to colleagues, all the relationships in your life deserve some one-on-one time. Here are 5 fun Seattle dates for you to share with the important people in your life. When we think of going on a date, there’s usually a romantic connotation. But don’t all of...
We all wish to be there for our loved ones but often, life seems to get in the way. Here are 4 ways to delegate in the name of love so you can show up fully in your relationships. Much of what life is truly about is simply being there for our loved ones. We all crave...
Your comfort zone isn’t set in stone. Grab a friend and play with your edge with these 5 fun activities in Seattle. You may have seen this before: This can absolutely be true for some aspects of our lives but sometimes our comfort zone is there to keep us...
Get more done by honoring your boundaries. When you know your own limits, you can better leverage the support of others. Feeling over-extended is a common symptom of today’s societal expectations. We take on more each day than we ever have before. We are...
Manifesting your goals, resolutions, and intentions is easier when you and those around you know your limits. At the turn of the new year, there’s a private practice of setting new goals and intentions. This is a powerful exercise that sets the...
Life’s demands are relentless. Give yourself the permission to step away every once in a while. When was the last time you turned everything off? Can you recall a weekend without emails or social media? How about a whole week? If trying to recall when you...
‘Tis the season for gifts and the holidays are just around the corner. Whether you need to shop for your boss, your distant cousins who you only see once a year, or your beloved, the last thing you want is for your gift to feel like an afterthought. If...
When it feels like everything is going wrong, use gratitude as the medicine. Some people believe a gratitude practice is a luxury, a practice for the most “well off”. This simply isn’t true. It’s a tool for all to help navigate the unique and...
Don’t dread the darker days. With just a few simple shifts in lifestyle, winter can bring a special type of intimacy. It’s that time of year, where the days get dramatically shorter. For the next few months, most of us will rise to dark skies and...
The convenience of allowing us to take care of the mundane parts of daily life will make room for new experiences and many other dramatic improvements to your routine. The notion of self-care is one we cherish, and why we are so passionate about what we do. We are in...
FUNDAMENTALS OF FULFILLMENT By weaving these elements into your days, you will feel empowered in and fulfilled by your own life. Some areas need more attention at times than others. There isn’t a magic formula for how much of each. That’s for you to...
FROM OUR FRIENDS Thoughtful entries on finding fulfillment and well-being from bright minds. Anup Mulakaluri Naturopathic Doctor Erin Merrihew Communication & Leadership Coach Kathy Clayton Relationship Coach Rebecca West Interior designer, author, and...
Whether it’s for your personal to-do list or to support your business, the benefits of our time-saving concierge services are seen- and arguably even felt- immediately. Simply put, our goal is to help you reach the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Life as we know...
You may think that summer is the best time of year to get out of town but we’re here to make a strong case for October. No. 1: Kids are back in school. Whether you have kids or not, having them back in school means fewer people are taking advantage of the...
Learning new things long after you’ve completed school has all sorts of benefits. Check out these 10 benefits that can inspire you to get back in class. And if you need help getting enrolled or coming up with ideas, we’re here to make that happen for you!...
If you’re unable to travel afar this summer, never fear, Seattle is an amazing city with fun and quirky things to do literally everyday of the week. Here is a week’s worth of easy adventures for you to enjoy! Sunday: Pinball machines and quirky/casual decor keep...
We want to warmly welcome you on our journey of fulfillment, by helping you pursue your own. If you haven’t caught on yet, then you should know that at Pursuit, we are passionate about living fully. We love seeing other locals looking joyous, adventurous, peaceful,...
With an ever growing to-do list it’s hard to know what to take care of first. We suggest you prioritize the want-to-do list for the sake of a happier life. Every person has a to-do list and it’s made up of 2 sublists: the must-do list and the want-to-do...
Take a moment to reflect on a positive occurrence in your life. Would you consider it to be a coincidence or a manifestation? There is a very clear distinction between the two. When something happens in your life that was premeditated it’s hard to imagine that it’s...
The new Happyseeker Hub started as just a vision but became very, very real. Last winter my mom offered to do a fun little exercise with me. Every few days we would send each other an email describing our dream lives as if we were experiencing them in the...
Have you ever asked yourself, how would you spend your days if money were no object? This seemingly simple question hardly ever gets answered. So often we look at our interests through the lens of how we can get paid for it. Alan Watts is the master of proposing...
One of the surest ways to live a happier life is to fill it with the right people. Go to a meetup to find those people. Meetup.com is one of the greatest tools out there. It’s a mix between social media and good old fashioned socializing. If you’re...
How often do you call a loved one just to chat? Let’s see what happens if we make the effort to reach out more. Taking the time to do something you’ve been meaning to do for a while feels really, really good. I have a growing list of people that I want to...
Everyone has a morning routine, it’s just a matter of how organized and intentional it is. Mornings are so important and should be treated with care. They have the ability to dictate how the remaining 8 – 14 hours are going to go. If you start your day by...
If there’s one word to describe me, it would be mutable. No, it doesn’t mean you can put me on silent. It means “liable to change.” Not only do I seek constant change and fluctuation in my life, I crave it. I feed off it. This insatiable...
What do you do? I have absolutely no clue how many times I’ve had to answer this question. A good friend of mine responds to this with a clarification request: “you mean, for work? For fun?” This usually throws people off for a split second but are...
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