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One Year of Simplicity – Completed! What’s Next?

makinglifesimple2011 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:09:47 +0000

I had set a goal to do 365 Simplicity Tips in 2012…Woo hoo! I did it! Hopefully, you were able to get a few ideas that will help you simplify your life – at home, at work, in relationships, de-cluttering, having balance or any other possible area of life.

Moving forward in 2013, I’m starting with taking a little break! When writings pick back up in February, I’m thinking I will start sharing some auto-biographical, funny, sometimes political, thought-provoking essays I wrote awhile back. :-) I actually thought about putting them all in a book…which maybe I’ll still do someday…but in meantime, I’ll share a few here and there!

Take care all and have a happy January! Think warm thoughts!

-Therese

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Simplicity Tip #365 – Say Goodnight to 2012! Hello…2013!

makinglifesimple2011 — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:51:52 +0000

Tip #365

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!

Have fun! Be safe! Expect an awesome year for you!

Remember…we get what we are looking for, so look for good health, happiness and excellence in the coming year!

Filed under: Accomplishing, Decisions, Holidays, Life

Simplicity Tip #364 – Take a Shower… Please!

makinglifesimple2011 — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:48:01 +0000

So, in addition to helping you smell refreshed in the morning, showers can really help you with getting your day started! Not only are they essential for good hygiene and helpful for your health…

I know if I am starting to feel ill, oftentimes, a hot shower can make me feel better! If you’re having a hard time getting going in the morning, a shower can be that cue for you to wake up and put on your happy face for the rest of the world! It can also help you kick into productivity gear!

Tip #364

Tale a shower! For a multitude of reasons…it’s good for you!

Filed under: Cleaning, Life, Relating Tagged: confidence, Depression, Physical Health, Self-Care, Simple Tips

Simplicity Tip #363 – Catch Someone Doing Something Right!

makinglifesimple2011 — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:42:20 +0000

Instead of noticing everything that someone is doing wrong tomorrow…

Tip #363

Make an effort tomorrow to compliment someone (or better yet, inform their supervisor on an awesome job) on something they are doing well!

It is much easier to see what isn’t going well, so you may need to take extra care in identifying something, but…guaranteed…it can make someone’s day to hear the positive!

Filed under: Accomplishing, Creativity, Life, Relating Tagged: Express Yourself, Family, Friends, Home, Relationships, Simple Tips, Work

Simplicity Tip #362 – Get Lost! In a Good Way, I Mean!

makinglifesimple2011 — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:36:25 +0000

Movies, music and books are great ways to lose yourself in another world! Not that I want to encourage someone to totally disengage from reality for any length of time, but periodically, it can be very refreshing and healing!

Tip #362

Allow yourself the freedom to not be productive for a bit…and just thoroughly enjoy a good movie, song or book!

Sometimes, taking the scenic route in life (a.k.a. “getting lost” for some) makes life much more enjoyable and interesting! Give it a shot as we are moving into the New Year!

Filed under: Decisions, Driving, Life, Movies & Books Tagged: confidence, Driving, Express Yourself, Fun, Hope, Movies/TV, Music, Relaxing, Self-Care, Simple Tips

Simplicity Tip #361 – Shake it Off!

makinglifesimple2011 — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:26:45 +0000

While there are many lessons we can learn from our pets, the one I am reminded of today by my awesome toy poodle is… When people, life, work or whatever starts to get on your last nerve, remember to get up, shake it off and move forward! (In her case, it’s get up, shake it off and ask for a treat, but our situation may be a little different!)

Tip #361

Keep moving forward! Shake off the stress, anger, depression or whatever may be bogging you down today!

No really…try it! Stand up and shake off like you’re just trying to dry off from a shower without a towel! :-) LOL ! It may help!

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Simplicity Tip #360 – Get Some Closure!

makinglifesimple2011 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:58:38 +0000

As of late, I’ve been putting in lots of focus on the ending of a year and the beginning of a new chapter in our lives…today is no different! Part of the transition may include letting go of something/someone that may have been holding you back in 2012. It’s a lot easier and simpler to move into the new year if you have less baggage to carry! Time for some closure!

Tip #360

What is one thing – person, feeling, action, etc. – that has held you back in any way in 2012? What are you going to do to help you let go and move forward starting tomorrow?

Filed under: Accomplishing, Decisions, Life, Mental Health, Relating Tagged: Boundaries, Express Yourself, Hope, Self-Care, Simple Tips

Simplicity Tip #359 – Cleaning Out the Coupons!

makinglifesimple2011 — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 04:49:26 +0000

It’s the end of the year…time to do some serious coupon and rebate clean outs!

Tip #359

Take time to send in any rebate offers you still have hanging around your house and make sure to empty out all of your expired coupons!! Many of them expire on 12/31/12!

Filed under: Cleaning, Coupons, Life, Money, Saving Money, Shopping Tagged: Coupons, De-cluttering, Free Stuff, Fun, Money, Simple Tips

Simplicity Tip #358 – To be Resolved?

makinglifesimple2011 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 04:57:27 +0000

New Year…New Resolutions?

Are you a proponent for New Year’s Resolutions? or not so much?

If you are, then now is the time to decide what you would like to change in the new year! 2013 . . . here we come!

Tip #358

For your New Year’s Resolution…consider making every day an opportunity to “resolve” and make changes!

We don’t have to wait for the once a year when the ball drops to make things happen. Every day is a new day! Every day is a new opportunity!

Just for fun though…what are 3 things you would like to change in 2013? :-)

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Simplicity Tip #357 – Holiday Hoarding?

makinglifesimple2011 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:16:10 +0000

Is it time to start putting away all of your holiday decorations and gifts? As you are starting the process, keep in mind a couple of things to make your next year preparations a little easier…

Tip #357

Re-evaluate all of the ornaments and decorations you used this year and consider if you want to keep them for next year! If you can give up a few of the ornaments, it’s a good opportunity to donate to a local non-profit or family in need!

Try to not be a holiday hoarder, but share some of the holiday spirit by passing along some of the holiday decor!

Filed under: Cleaning, Hoarding, Holidays, Life