You can’t say to yourself, “I’m not going to worry about money,” because our fears will shout louder. The anxiety over keeping the house, buying food or paying the doctor bills are all there to remind us that money is embedded in our lives. The problem is that we confuse money with our worth, when in fact it’s an exchange for services. Now, I do agree the more you have to exchange, the more relax you can potentially feel in your life. It’s still an exchange and not the essence of our worth.
Tag: small changes
I have a strong work ethic, so I never worry about not working. It’s my ‘fun’ ethic that I’m concerned about these days. Fun is anything that allows me to feel good. I can have fun at work and do enjoy what I do. Though the work routine calls for a break…that’s where playing hooky is perfect.
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Today’s hurried world puts relaxing and quality mealtimes at the bottom of many people’s life. Most families have two working adults so time is limited and kids are scheduled with all sorts of after-school activities. Technology keeps us busy responding 24/7 to outside stimuli. What about the adult that lives alone…they may not be motivated to make meals special as there is no one to share the bounty.
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There are people who are smart TV watchers. These individuals usually focus more on educational programs. When the show is done, they shut off the TV. They are the minority. A significant percentage of people who watch TV are more like me…sucked into viewing endless shows with nothing to show for it.
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I realized that light conversations are just as important as more intense dialogues with family and friends. I decided to be present with each person exactly as we were with no additional expectations. At this time in my life, I’m honoring that what happens is just perfect. I’ve decided I didn’t want to leave a holiday season dissatisfied because of unrealistic expectations. Instead, I chose to cherish every moment with the important people in my life.
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How does this sound? Open up your calendar, schedule some quiet time with yourself. Indulge in your favorite drink and start writing out your list of 101 Simple Pleasures. Post the list in several places to remind yourself to indulge in at least one simple pleasure a day.
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The four basics aren’t new. I’ve packaged them together because if we keep a plan in front of us, we are can take charge of our wellbeing. In this complex world, where there are tons of avenues to find information, we continue to struggle with the wellbeing of our body, mind, and spirit. Simplicity allows us to trust we are moving in the right direction
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When we redirect our focus from outside to inside, we will see different results. Our lives belong to us, and we are in charge of the direction it takes. There are roads in front of us all of the time, and we make choices every moment of our day which path we will take…do I eat that cookie or not. It’s as simple as that.
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