Sometimes we hold so tightly to things or situations or people. We fear the unknown. We doubt we can cope without them. Better the devil we know! But when we do finally let go of the job, the person, the conviction to which we’ve clung till our knuckles are ragged, we often find something more wonderful […]
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Feb
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This week I did something that scared the pants off me. Fortunately not my actual pants, but my figurative pants. My figurative capri pants. I sang a song. In front of a relative stranger. With my neighborhood-cats-are-crying singing voice. Why, you may ask, would I inflict this aural abuse on someone? One of my personal […]
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Feb
Feb
Happy Valentine’s Day everybody! What’s your best relationship tip? In honor of the day, and to round off this week’s little relationships series, here are 20 neat ideas for better relationships. 20 Ideas For Better Relationships Spend more time with the people who matter most. Let go of grudges. Do something every day for someone […]
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Feb
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These lessons have completely changed the way I relate to my loved ones. I hope they’re helpful to you too. Best Relationship Advice Ever Part 3: Swap Complaining For Asking So often when people are unhappy with someone in their lives they complain about what’s wrong. He never does any housework. She never wants to have sex. Mom […]
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Feb
Feb
This week I’m sharing some of the things I’ve learned over the years about relationships. I hope these lessons are helpful to you, too. Best Relationship Advice Ever Part 2: Plant Your Own Garden Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. ~ Veronica A. […]
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Feb
Feb
This Friday is my wedding anniversary (16 years – yikes!). And Thursday is Valentine’s Day – which to me is about all relationships, not just romantic ones. Which makes it a good week to think about relationship stuff. My relationships – romantic, family, friends – are a huge part of my life. They teach me so […]
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Feb
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Be a Rainbow In Someone Else’s Cloud. ~ Maya Angelou It takes so little to brighten someone else’s day. Yet it can leave them feeling happy for a moment, an hour, a day, or give them a sweet memory for life. And it makes you feel pretty awesome, too. Here are some ideas for being […]
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Feb
Feb
You may know that I recently did my annual declutter. (I’ve shared my declutter checklist here and post-declutter photos here.) But you may not know that some unexpected things happen when you get rid of clutter. Here are 6 of them… 1. You don’t buy things unless they’re awesome After decluttering – when your stuff is pared down to what you use […]
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Feb
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As well as being the month I declutter my house, January is when I like to do all that health stuff. I create a health to-do list and schedule: A check-up with my doctor A visit to my dentist and hygienist General blood tests to keep an eye on iron and other stuff my doctor […]
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Jan
Jan
Here’s some of the cool stuff you may have missed on my Facebook page. Finding inspiration Facing the truth about tomorrow Procrastinating next week Laughing about disco ghosts Being old enough to get a cheeky joke Discussing the merits of a controversial office Congratulating a community member on her wonderful achievements Talking about my declutter […]
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Jan
You may know that earlier this month I spent an intense 4 days decluttering my home. I thought you might like to see some ‘after’ photos. Or as my friends call it, organization porn. Decluttered Bedroom Both Craig and I work from home, so I try to create a bedroom sanctuary feeling here. No work, technology, […]
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Jan
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Jan
I’m not one of those people who starts January 1 with New Year’s resolutions or clear, well-defined goals. December is always a busy month and early January is when I do my annual declutter. My head’s not in a goal-setting place. But by about mid-January the combination of a fresh year, a decluttered home, and […]
Hi everyone, This week I’m taking most of the week off to do my annual Declutter Project. You can read about the project here. And as I complete the declutter you can see my updates and photos on Facebook. I’ll also write a blog post when I’m done – with heaps more pics. 🙂 If you want to do […]
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Every January I do a Declutter Project. I go through my home – room by room, cabinet by cabinet, drawer by drawer – and declutter. It’s not a detailed organizing project. I’m definitely not one of those people who enjoys the cleaning or organizing process – I only love the results. They feel amazing. Especially these days when so much feels out […]
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Dec
Dec
Here’s a radical idea. You know all the years you hoped you’d get slim? All the years you made attempts? Let’s make 2013 the year you do it. Deep inside you know you can. People with greater challenges than you have done it. And you’ve done harder things. Um, childbirth? Marriage? Working for years for that that […]
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Start from wherever you are and with whatever you’ve got. ~ Jim Rohn If there’s one thing more powerful than any other for achieving your goals, it’s this: You must make a start. Knowledge is useless unless you do something with it. Talent is wasted unless you let it move you to action. Desire is frustration unless you […]
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Update JUST ADDED: 7 Days To A Dramatically Decluttered Home RECENTLY ADDED: 7 Days To Better Productivity & Time Management RECENTLY ADDED: 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge RECENTLY ADDED: 7 Days to An Organized Home Office CURRENT INCLUDED PRODUCTS/PROGRAMS VALUE: $640 As we approach the start of a new year I’m getting lots of questions about the […]
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Dec
Dec
To my wonderful customers and readers, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, comments, kind words, motivation, and determination to live a happier, more productive, more meaningful life. Because of you, I feel like I have the most amazing job. I love you guys! I wish you safe, happy, and love-filled holidays. […]
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