The first time I ever tried to meditate, I thought I’d found hell on earth. Cross-legged and straight-backed for an interminable hour, I wondered which would kill me first: the pain, the...
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Are You an Eco-minimalist or an Eco-maximalist?
I find myself thinking more about living a minimalist lifestyle and recently my eyes were opened to the concept of eco-minimalism. I have a friend and admire her classic style. Upon speaking with...
How to Stay Mindful at Work
Why is it important to be mindful at work? In the corner office, a woman scans her email, talks on the phone and intermittently sips from a giant coffee cup. In a nearby cubicle, a man listens to...
Does Your Clutter Have a Hidden Message?
Given that everything is energy and that clutter represents stuck energy, it makes complete sense that persistent pockets of clutter are physical manifestations of a deeper message. In fact,...
Get Healthy with Tiny Habits
I’ve already written a few blogs about habits. I particularly liked BJ Fogg’s book, Tiny Habits. In fact, I wrote about it here: Get Happy with Tiny Habits. However, right now I want to work...
7 Ways to Simplify Your Financial Life
Simplify your financial life to gain freedom from unnecessary tasks and help yourself get on the path to financial freedom and independence. Here a few simple ways you can automate your personal...
Stay Close to Long-distance Friends and Family
I’ve been living in England for 18 years now and feel closer than ever to my friends and family across the pond. In fact, I would say that being overseas has, in many ways, helped me spend more...
Pack Your Spiritual Toolbox
I have a dear friend, Kate Taylor, who meditates three times a day. Kate shared this wonderful idea of making a spiritual toolbox. I love it so much I’m going to create my own spiritual toolbox of...
Keep Your Friendships Strong When You’re Busy
When life gets hectic, often times our friendships suffer. You may find it difficult to give your friends the time and attention they need or desire when life gets busy. Maybe you’ve just had a baby...
The Life-Changing Magic of Sea Swimming
A former client of mine asked me to write more about the sea swimming I started doing during the Covid-19 lockdown. As part of my ideal life, I’ve always dreamed of living by the sea. So when I met...
Greener Grass Syndrome (and Evicting the Green Monster)
A guest post by Kate Taylor Let me begin with a confession. My house is messy. It’s beautiful -- full of art and love and happiness. But messy. My husband leaves every pair of shoes he owns under...
The Great Resignation: What Are The Costs of Quitting?
To become a better decision maker, consider the costs of quitting upfront. If the costs are low, say yes quickly to gain experience about your likes and values. Also, quit as quickly as you know it...
