There’s nothing quite like a birthday to make us keenly aware of the passing of time. Celebrating the completion of my 58th trip around the sun earlier this month was a reminder that, like everyone, I’m not getting any younger. In today’s Simple Living Sunday post, I reflect on making the most of your time…before it’s gone forever.
Is the 4-day work week here to stay?
On May 1 of this year, I did something I’ve wanted to do for a few years now. After 40 years of full-time work, I reduced my hours and started working a 4-day work week.
Since then, I’ve heard a lot in the news about 4-day work week trials around the world. Is this just a temporary tactic to address the current war for talent, or will a shortened work week become the norm in the future of work? Let’s take a look.
Mid-year progress report on 2022 goals
It’s hard to believe that we are more than halfway through 2022. It feels like only a couple of weeks ago that I sat down and made my list of goals for the year, and now I’m writing a mid-year progress report.
Simple Living Sunday – Find the magic of flow state
Have you ever found yourself so totally immersed in an activity that you lost all track of time? If you have, then you likely experienced what psychologists refer to as flow state.
This week’s Simple Living Sunday post explores this phenomenon and steps you can take to cultivate this kind of engagement and passion.
Decluttering update – National Give Something Away Day
It’s National Give Something Away Day, a perfect day to share this month’s decluttering update. The idea behind the day is to encourage people to be thoughtful and generous while helping others.
But, what if someone doesn’t want the item you’re trying to give away? And how should you respond when someone tries to give you something you don’t want? Those tricky scenarios are the focus of this month’s update.
Highlights of my third year of blogging
Tomorrow is my third blogiversary. It’s hard to believe it has been three years since published my first blog post. In today’s post, I look back at the highlights of my third year of blogging. Plus, I share my most popular posts of the year, and the ones I’m most proud of.
Simple Living Sunday – How do you relax and recharge?
July 12 is National Simplicity Day, a day to let go of life’s complications and focus on the essentials. That need to simplify life and get back to what matters is at the heart of this Simple Living Sunday series. Life is hectic and it’s easy to lose perspective. I have this week off work, so I plan to relax and recharge, and take time for simple pleasures. Will you join me?
How to stay young? Embrace your inner child!
Are you looking for the secret of how to stay young? If you are, it’s your lucky day! It’s Be A Kid Again Day—a day to let go of the stresses of life and return to the carefree days of childhood.
Read on to learn what research says about how adopting a youthful attitude can help you stay young and even live longer. And if you need ideas, you’ll love my 21 ways to embrace your inner child today and every day.
June 2022 roundup of inspiring blog posts
As we turn yet another page on the calendar, we’re halfway through 2022 and officially a couple of weeks into summer. June was a busy month for me, and I fell a little behind in my blog reading. Nevertheless, I still found four posts to share in my June 2022 roundup of inspiring blog posts.
Simple Living Sunday – It’s time for some self-love
Today is National Compliment Your Mirror Day. It’s a day to show ourselves some love and remind ourselves of how wonderful we are. Self-love is an area many of us—especially women—need a little help with. This week, let’s challenge ourselves to reject unrealistic external standards and embrace our real beauty.