Last week’s Simple Living Sunday post discussed mindfulness and the value of being fully present. This week’s post builds on that theme with a look at the Japanese concept of Ikigai. Roughly translated as the meaning and purpose of life, it’s a subject that is getting a lot of attention lately. Are you ready to find your Ikigai?
Simple Living Sunday – Thanksgiving in Canada
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in Canada. This wonderful holiday gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the blessings and joys in our lives. I wrote about gratitude in one of my first Simple Living Sunday posts, so today I’ll share a brief history of this holiday in Canada.
Simple Living Sunday – Invest in your healthy lifestyle
How much time do you invest in your health? It’s your most valuable asset, yet people often neglect it while pouring endless energy into building material wealth. Without health, though, money is useless.
Since it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it felt right to make investing in a healthy lifestyle the theme for this week’s Simple Living Sunday post. It’s a simple investment that can reap great rewards.
Simple Living Sunday – You’re never too old to dream
When was the last time you let yourself sit down and dream about your future? Kids do it all the time but, as we get older, we often shun this behaviour as a frivolous indulgence.
September 25 is World Dream Day, so this week’s Simple Living Sunday mission is embracing the idea that you’re never too old to dream. Will you dream along with me?
31 simple and fun fall activities
As we say good-bye to summer and hello to fall, many people are sad to see the end of summer. For me, though, autumn is my favourite time of year for so many reasons. Today, we’ll kick off the season with 31 ideas for fun fall activities.
Brighten your day with positive thinking quotes
It’s Positive Thinking Day—a day to focus on the positive things in life. To celebrate, today’s post has some positive thinking quotes from some of the wisest people the world has ever known.
Simple Living Sunday – Words of encouragement
September 12 is National Day of Encouragement in the United States. It’s a day dedicated to encouraging and having a positive impact on the world around us. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?
Today’s post has some ideas and words of encouragement that I hope will give you a little boost. And don’t forget to pay it forward on September 12!
Simple Living Sunday – Can quiet quitting boost productivity?
As we celebrate Labour Day in North America, a workplace trend called quiet quitting has been making headlines. It’s all about working only the hours you’re paid for—something many productive people were doing long before this trend hit the news. What’s their secret? Today’s post looks at ways to boost your productivity.
Clutter Tales – Being fab at 50 and super at 60
Welcome to Volume 23 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Today’s post was inspired by something I got on my 50th birthday, so it’s a more recent memory than previous tales. Finding it made me reflect on being “fab at 50” now that I’m getting closer to being super at 60.
Simple Living Sunday – On freedom and individual rights
Freedom. It’s a word that has become quite controversial of late here in Canada. In 2022, freedom has become the rallying cry of a vocal minority who feel it appropriate to deface our flag, make public threats against our prime minister, and attempt to overthrow our democratically-elected government.
Today’s Simple Living Sunday post offers a perspective on freedom and individual rights.