"Art is the elimination of the unnecessary." -- Pablo Picasso Many years ago I read Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way. Two of her tips were key to starting my career as an author and writer....
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You Need a Massage More than You May Realize
When I lived in New York City, every Friday after work I’d go to the late great Raja Shaheen—I do miss her so much—for a completely relaxing head-to-toe massage. Absolutely blissful! This erased the...
Sustainable Gifts for The Holidays
Over the last few years, I have shifted my gift-giving and personal consumption towards sustainable gifts. And it’s that time of year again! The holidays are just around the corner. With the ongoing...
NaNoWriMo 2022 – Write that Book!
The fandabidozi year of challenges continues on! And November just happens to be the official NaNoWriMo month. So I’m taking advantage of the writing hustle and bustle that will be in the air to...
My Favorite Decluttering Quotes and Tips
A quick update on the clutter-clearing challenge: This month is my self-imposed 30-day Decluttering Challenge. So far, I’ve found 20 cookbooks from my vast collection to donate. Then, unprompted, my...
Maximize Your Happiness
Do you maximize or satisfice? My husband says that no matter what we do, I’m never satisfied. Actually, I’m very content with the lovely life we’ve created. At the same time, I’m always looking for...
Reinvent Yourself with a Mid-Life Career Change
What is one sure-fire way to know it's time for a career change? Hitting the snooze alarm every morning and dragging yourself to work. If you dread Mondays, let me assure you that it is time to find...
Clutter Clearing Challenge to Activate the Law of Attraction
Clutter clearing is one of the easiest and fastest ways to get unstuck. It's also a great way to attract new and better things and opportunities. Clutter clearing is so incredibly effective that it...
Manage Risk and Allocate Smartly
Is there another way to manage risk than having a buy and hold strategy? Maybe if you allocate smartly. William Bengen, the financial advisor who came up with the 4% rule of thumb for retirement...
Are you too busy to be happy?
If someone asks you how you are and you answer, “Busy” instead of “Fine” then you are too busy! This calls for immediate intervention. Inevitably, we all have busy times in our lives when we are...
Write Down What You Want for Effortless Attraction
The secret to attracting your goals is to believe you already have it. This is a mental shift because most people focus on what they lack instead of what they want. So, the next question is, how do...
Maximize Time with Family
Every year since I’ve moved to England we’ve made the pilgrimage back to the US to visit my entire family with the kids. And, since the flights are rather expensive, we spend the whole summer, about...
