In his book, Principles, Ray Dalio asserts that when you encounter a weakness you have four choices. You can: Deny them Accept them and work at them Accept your weakness and find ways around them...
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Reach Retirement Earlier: 10 Ways to Do It and Be Happier
Esteemed retirement researcher and creator of the 4% Rule, William Bengen has confessed that he is not comfortable at age 70 having 50% invested in stocks in the current market. He has moved 70% of...
Father’s Day Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is just around the corner! If you haven't already purchased a special gift for the fathers in your life, it's time to do so now! So, why not go green with your gift this year? I’ve put...
Ease Feelings of Distress and Emotional Pain with a “Self-Soothing Box”
In times of emotional distress, my natural inclination is to do something to soothe that feeling. But more often than not, the immediate solution is to reach for something sweet (hello donut!) or a...
Meditation: Spread Love & Kindness
Why is meditation important, especially now?* With the Russians waging war in the Ukraine and the recent horrific shootings, we need to do something. While it is easy to feel helpless and do...
How to Enjoy Your House
Do you enjoy your house? I love everything about real-estate. It's a fun hobby to me. At the moment, we have three houses, so I am not in the market to buy another. However, I like looking just to...
Americans and Entertainment: Are We Having Too Much Fun?
According to the research in a 2019 study, Americans say they spend too much on entertainment. How can you spend too much on having fun (i.e., going out to dinner, shopping and vacations)? I was...
Creative Frugality
The word frugality has always sounded a bit negative to me, so I prefer not to use it. I noticed that Vicki Robin, author of Your Money or Your Life, agrees with me. She was bemoaning the fact that...
Mother’s Day Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is almost here! It’s a wonderful day to celebrate the special women in your life. Sometimes, finding just the right gift can be a challenge. This year, why not honor Mother Earth, as...
The Effortless Ideal Wardrobe
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to open up your closet and know that everything in it was a 10/10 for fit, comfort, quality, and color? That's an ideal wardrobe. Your ideal wardrobe consists of things that...
Mindful Shopping
Though I frequently write about decluttering, I thought it time to talk about mindful shopping. Recently, my friends pointed out that as soon as I declutter, I invariably find new things to fill the...
Quickly Declutter a Collection of Books
While it may take time to build clutter, it is beneficial to find ways to quickly declutter. My personal challenge is cookbooks. I have an abundance of them. They have now spread to four different...
