Is there room in your life for serendipity? Serendipity: noun. The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Synonyms: A happy accident. Good fortune. I am a logical, practical, organized person. I like to plan ahead. I like to make lists. I like to play it safe. I like to know where I am…
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Divide and Conquer—A Helpful Strategy For Getting Stuff Done
The weeds were taking over my flower beds. I tried glaring at them, but they didn’t shrivel up and go away. I tried ignoring them, but they kept growing until I could see nothing else. The guilt kept growing too. And yet, day after day I put it off. Because the job was too big. I didn’t have the time,…
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How to Create Mental Space in Your Life
Do you need to carve some mental space in the chaos of your life? Sometimes life gets too busy or too out of control, and we feel like all we do is frantically keep the plates spinning. Can you relate? If so, it’s time to clear out some mental space. It’s hard to think clearly when you feel the weight…
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Small Steps to a More Eco-friendly Lifestyle
We all know we should be more eco-friendly, but let’s be honest—doing what’s good for the planet is often inconvenient. With our busy lives, we rarely choose the inconvenient option. It’s easier to stick with old habits, but in the back of our mind the guilt niggles… And none of us needs more guilt. So what can we do? We…
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21 Simple Pleasures of Summer
Each season has its own simple pleasures. Summer is a time to kick back, relax, and soak up the sunshine. It doesn’t take a lot of time or money to savor the pleasures that summer offers. Have you been making the most of your summer? Here are 25 suggestions that will help you slow down and savor the simple pleasures…
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I Didn’t Miss the Party
Last week I wrote about all the ways I can fail to remain in the moment and thus miss the very celebration I am attending. And then I spent the weekend putting those ideas into practice as I celebrated my son’s wedding. Here are some of the ways I tried to be present at the party: Party Number One–The Rehearsal…
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