It’s time for a major clear-out of our home after living here for over thirty years. Last month I shifted my mindset from the enormity of the project to tackling small areas individually. Just one drawer, one box, or one shelf at a time. Progress is slow, but I’m feeling better. Still lots to do, but I see improvement. I’ve gotten rid of boxes of things that don’t fit my life today. Baby steps…one after another. One page at a time. That’s how I am revising my book. Slowly, I am making progress. It’s not record-setting, but its forward movement and it feel good. Baby steps….one after another. News today…
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Multi-faceted: Nine Ways to Shine
Endings and New Beginnings Have you experienced a major life change in recent years? If you’re over fifty, chances are your life has shifted in several significant ways. Many overwhelming endings and life changes happen in midlife and later years. Marriages end or begin, children leave home (or return), parents’ age and often require care, careers end or new ones begin, friendships evolve, and so much more. Every ending is different, yet they all have one thing in common: they are all followed by new beginnings. Whether we consciously decide what’s next and look forward, or we resist the ending and look backward, the choice is ours. We cannot always…
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#Thursday Thoughts–Do You Make Decisions Based on Your “Optimistic Self” or your “Real Self”?
Do you tend to buy or make decisions based on your “optimistic-who-I-wish-I-were self” instead of your “real self”? I used to, but I’ve gotten much better. Once I figured out what I enjoy and what makes me successful in one part of my life, I realized I could apply that to other areas too. Several years ago, I had loads of unused home fitness gear, and spent too much money on equipment and online workout programs over the years. None of these did the trick for me because I don’t like exercising alone. I enjoy activities with others and attending classes with an instructor/coach. I remain committed and see better,…
