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Want more time? Just say NO!

Do you ever feel overwhelmed and frustrated because you have so much to do in so little time?  Are you just too drained to clear the clutter in your home or office?  Do you feel that you are no longer in control of your life?  Many of us have experienced those feelings at one time…

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The Power of Creating a Dream Board

After living in our house for 21 years, we are now packing for a move to our new home. It’s a dream come true for me because I’ll be steps from the lake in my hometown. We are moving to a smaller house now that our girls are in university, so we’ve been editing our…

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It’s All Rock n’ Roll to Me

It’s been a fun and relaxing summer for me, with lots of travel across the US for pleasure. Often when I’m away from my regular routine and familiar surroundings, I experience moments where my perspective shifts and my mind expands. This time was no exception. I just recently returned from Cleveland, Ohio where I had…

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Getting Control of Email

Addicted to the internet? Constantly checking your email? Challenge yourself to disconnect for just half a day. See if you can work yourself up to a full day, then an entire weekend. Impossible? Look to novelist James Sturm for inspiration; he went four months without the internet because he felt his addiction was a constant…

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Nobody’s Perfect: Are You Judging Yourself Too Harshly?

Are you a perfectionist? Did you know that a ‘to do’ list is the signature of a perfectionist? Guilty as charged. (A ‘to do’ list is great for getting things out of your head so you can relax, and I often recommend it, provided the list is realistic and manageable rather than overwhelming). Overusing the…

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