by Michaeline on February 27, 2010
It appears to be a month of travel analogies for me, but if it helps get the message across…
Most New Year’s resolution and, therefore, most permanent lifestyle changes fail because of a lack of planning. You may be good at making temporary changes…losing 20 pounds or even exercising for five days a week for a few months. But are you able to sustain this healthy lifestyle long term?
Do you want to know the real secret to living a healthier lifestyle?
Well let’s look at the example of going on a car trip…you wouldn’t just get into the car and drive or would you? [click to continue…]
by Michaeline on October 31, 2009
With the holidays fast approaching are you looking forward to them in anticipation or dread? Do you look around the house and wonder how you are ever going to do all the stuff you need to do for your family to have a great holiday season and for you not to be stressed out?
It comes down to attitude and action. Over the next few weeks I will address a variety of topics designed for clutter busting for the holidays.
Are you a pack rat? Do you procrastinate? Are you sentimental about your stuff? Do you not have time?
Clutter busting for the holidays really starts with your mental clutter.
As a first step to clutter busting for the holidays visualize the holiday you want this year. Do you want a large family party or a quiet time at home? Do you want to deck the halls, the stairs, every room and the exterior of the house or is a tree enough?
Once you understand what you want, you can start to look at your beliefs about the holidays and determine which ones still serve you and which you need to discard… or which are mental clutter.
Once you have a clear picture of the holiday you desire, you can then move toward the holidays with anticipation and not fear. This will also set the foundation for the plans and actions that will move you toward a stress free holiday.