Each year around this time, I share this essay of mine that has appeared in various outlets: https://forge.medium.com/have-a-mediocre-holiday-2d33c7f678d4 I wish you all peace, simplicity, and joy! Happy Monday!
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Minimal Monday
Who has not experienced the phenomenon of sunk-cost fallacy? It is the inertia of staying the course of action even after you've determined it is not right for you. It can be difficult to abandon something because of what we have already invested in it. This can be something as simple as a book or … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
I am currently listening to DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK by Joseph Nguyen on audible, and I highly recommend it. One of Nguyen’s many lines that is worth sharing is this one: Overthinking blocks Infinite Intelligence. There are a lot of things that block Infinite Intelligence, but overthinking is a very common one. Infinite Intelligence, … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
When I recall the things that soothed me as a child and teen, I remember a day at the ocean, a walk in the woods, running, biking. Being outdoors, exercise, and sunshine are still key ways that I come back to my senses, listening with my whole body. I love how these things can take … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Technology is one of the last things I tend to declutter and I know I must change my ways. Once I get used to my source of technology, particularly my laptop and phone, I want to hang on to them even when I know it is time to move on. When we don't face what … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
I was listening to The Mel Robbin's podcast episode #58 on making your home and your mind clutter-free and I thought I'd share my takeaways with you. Of course, if you get a chance to listen to the episode yourself, you might find it useful and inspiring, so here it is https://open.spotify.com/episode/7owYJ6lPnRQPMy05OVsojP Otherwise, read on … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Whether we are talking about a project, a routine, or a whole life, there is something very satisfying about a reset. To stop and capture the status of our situation and regroup before reengaging, in my opinion, is a worthwhile pause. Sometimes this looks like brainstorming, journaling, or rewriting a task list. Other times, it … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
There are several different types of clutter, and one that we don't talk a lot about is emotional clutter. Emotional energy is designed to move through the body, and with light emotions like joy, peace, and love, they do. Those feelings are easy to feel, so there is no reason to supress them. But we … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Sometimes doing our best means having a day in which we make great strides on a personal or work project, or help someone else out, or simply stick to our new improved routine and habits. Other times, doing our best may mean simply prioritizing one thing, and doing that. Today was a "one thing" day … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
If you believe that everything is connected, then it makes perfect sense that doing even one small thing can improve everything else. Let's just take the example of our home or work environment. If it is messy, chaotic or disorganized, it tends to make us feel lazy, lethargic or overwhelmed. Cleaning it up leads to … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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