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10 Steps To Simplify Your Home And Office

As I get older it becomes more apparent how many things we purchase with no specific need in mind. Although I can see it happening, for some reason, it seems…

As I get older it becomes more apparent how many things we purchase with no specific need in mind. Although I can see it happening, for some reason, it seems impossible to stop! 🙈🙃 Today we are talking about ways to consciously simplify life at home and the office. Baby steps, if you will, towards living the minimalist lifestyle. 

5 Steps to Simplify at Home

  1. Empty out and organize your handbag or wallet.
  2. Empty out and organize your Junk Drawer.
  3. Thoroughly review your book/cd/dvd collection and downsize.
  4. Minimize stacks of paper by switching to paperless billing and recycling old magazines. 
  5. Clear off ALL the horizontal surfaces in the room, one room at a time. 

How Do I Decide What to Keep?

Ask yourself these 5 questions:

When was the last time I used this?
(If jt’s been more than 9 months – donate).

What is the worst thing that could happen if I donate this item?

Can life go on without this item?

Could this item be MORE useful to someone else?

Does this item bring joy to my life?

5 Steps to Simplify at The Office

  1. Take the time to organize all the files and photographs into proper folders on your computer.
  2. Unsubscribe from email lists that no longer interest you (or entice you to purchase more 😈).
  3. Work to minimize the number of tabs you have open at any given time.
  4. Create a follow-up email folder to keep you organized and on top of your tasks.
  5. De-clutter your work desk.

 

These steps are only the beginning but at least we’re stepping in the right direction. 👣

How did you go Minimalist? Let me know below.

 

xo,

C

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Listening To The Clues – When Timing is Everything

In this world, there is no opportunity without perfect timing. Whether it was the right job application at the right time, the right sponsored ad at the right time or…

In this world, there is no opportunity without perfect timing. Whether it was the right job application at the right time, the right sponsored ad at the right time or the right airline seat at the right time. Every opportunity that comes your way will come at the RIGHT TIME. Working with the universe is the best way to be ready when timing is everything.

Listening To The Clues

“What clues?”, you might ask. Clues are the subtle shifts in your world that will lead you toward (or away) from a certain opportunity. Let’s start with an everyday task like driving to work. Have you ever had a day where you missed your turn?  Driven that way a million times and somehow missed it? Instead of getting upset, zoom out and look at the big picture. For some reason your universe wants you to go another way, whether it is to avoid an accident, to find a new part of town or to direct you towards another’s path. Pay attention to those moments, these are the clues.

Not buying that one? How about when you’re online shopping when you should (or should not) be spending money. 😏 Has anyone ever gotten to the check out screen, clicked “Proceed to Payment”, filled out all the required information and then received an error message. 😳 Only to reenter all the same information to get a new error message. 😳😳 This one I swear is not MY universe, but actually my husband’s universe. 🙃 🤷🏻 I can’t be the only one right?!

For me, watching, listening and feeling for those roadblocks are an important way to respond to the universe’s directions.

Being Fluid in the Moment

Every day we are placed in various situations where we can stick to our plan or adjust for current conditions. I find that the more fluid or flexible I am on a daily basis the better my overall quality of life becomes. From the inconvenient traffic jam on the way to work to the incorrect coffee order at my local coffee house.

I choose to believe I am in that moment for a reason. 

Perhaps I need those extra minutes in the car before my workday begins or perhaps I should spice up my coffee routine with something new. If I am not open to suggestion I will never learn to experience all that this beautiful world has to offer.

Takeaway 

As we move into the week ahead let’s all work to be present in every moment and appreciate it for what it is or isn’t. Listen for those clues, take those suggestions and be grateful for the guidance.

At the end of the day we are all just trying to get through another day – sometimes it’s good to know someone, something is looking out for us.

We are not alone. 

And remember a square peg will NEVER fit in a round hole – so don’t force it. 🚫 When it’s been on the lathe long enough, it will fit, but only with perfect timing. 

Enjoy your week friends!

xo

Carolyn

 

PS. Anyone have any great timing (right place right time) stories they could share? I’d love to hear them!

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Why Must We Always Over Analyze?

As I start this blogging journey it only seems fit to begin with a post on “Analysis Paralysis”. What is analysis paralysis, you ask? Analysis paralysis is the constant circle…

As I start this blogging journey it only seems fit to begin with a post on “Analysis Paralysis”.

What is analysis paralysis, you ask? Analysis paralysis is the constant circle of create and recreate, edit and analyze, begin and begin again. The strive for perfection can be paralyzing, so how do we get around it?

As an entrepreneur we have to find realistic ways to manage this condition and somehow use it to our advantage. (i.e. using it as my very first post topic *mic drop 😂.)

In a world full of beautiful Instagram feeds and hours upon hours of YouTube videos it is easy to get caught up. Taking a step back from the temptation to open yet another tab, is possibly the most difficult but most rewarding action of all. Knowing that deep down you have what it takes, you know your voice and that you have something meaningful to share with the world is why we’re here.

So break the paralysis, jump in the deep end and enjoy the ride.

We’re not here for a long time, 
We’re here for a good time” -Huey Luis

xo

Carolyn

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