How can we handle people we are close to who have very different opinions?
“Being easily offended or defensive when someone has a different opinion that does not support our views is a negative response that hinders emotional maturity”.
What Steps Can I Take to Live More Simply?
This journey isn’t so much about eliminating the number of shoes or books we own, the square footage of our house or giving away every non-essential item we own. Simplicity, for me, has become the removal of the unnecessary things that tend to distract me from discovering and enjoying what […]
What is the Value of Living Simply?
I don’t know exactly when I fully realized that what I really enjoy is a small, slow, simple life! It’s here where I recognize that truly special days can be a rainy afternoon and a good book, or a lingering lunch with a friend or loved one where we reminisce […]
How Can I Live a Life of Passion?
Resisting the Hindrance of Resistance…Growth requires becoming an expert at navigating inevitable life change by learning to accept what you cannot change and to eliminate excuses for not changing the things you can. Reflecting on where you and how you are impacted by things outside of your control is an excellent exercise for some super new habits!
How can I let go of my fear of what others think of me?
Choosing to do something or not do something based on what we “think” others would say about our choice prevents us from having the freedom to make the best choices. Having to first “check in” with a panel of judges, internal or external adds confusion to the decision-making process. Accountability […]
In Simplifying My Life, How Can I Learn Contentment?
Contentment is the fundamental pursuit in each area of life. We want to get the house painted or our certification completed or the kids grown or something that we are convinced will enable us to finally be content. However, it is really a condition of our inner person. Sort of […]
If we are unable to completely avoid regret, what can we do when we experience it?
We often hope we will never have to experience regret. Our response to it will determine whether we are strengthened during the process, or if we crash and burn and then have to pick up the pieces and begin again. Even having a sincere desire to do our best in […]
What is the Big Deal about Minimalism?
I’ve been writing about the value of simplicity for nearly 20 years.… and since you’ve asked, I’d have to say that Minimalism is best described as pursuing the Right Things so that we are able to Focus More on the things we Enjoy Most! Simply put, it is the identification, and […]
How Do I Know if My Feelings are Telling Me the Truth?
“How are you feeling today?” “My feelings were hurt.” “I’m not feeling it.” It would be easier to respond to the “facts” about our life situations if people asked, “What is true about your life today?”, or “What can you do today that will make a positive difference?” We can […]
What Happens When Life Happens?™
Sometimes Life happens in a way that puts us out-of-control. What can we do and where can we focus during these seemingly answerless seasons of life?. Have you ever had a deep conversation with a trusted friend when you were perplexed about something? You probably didn’t walk away with all of your […]
