fsfsfsdfCategory Archives: Simplifying

Taking Baby Steps to a Technology Hiatus

Whenever I’ve heard people talk about how they turn off their computer for the weekend, or don’t answer emails at night, I was overwhelmed at the thought of trying it myself — what would I miss? How many parties?! emergencies?! … Continue reading

Posted in Simplifying, Spirit, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 2 Comments

“Pay Yourself First” — true for time management, too

The concept of paying yourself first has long been a sound piece of advice from financial planners — the suggestion being to pay your savings account before you spend on clothes, dinners out and other discretionary items. Makes sense — … Continue reading

Posted in Goals, Organization, Simplifying, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Everyone Has a Job — I Have to Remember to Stick to Mine

My go-to comfort role is “supporter” — which is not always a good thing. I spend too much time doing other people’s jobs because I’m right there; or I have the time; or I feel guilty leaving a crummy job … Continue reading

Posted in Goals, Simplifying, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Saving on Utility Bills — take 10 minutes to reset the thermostat

The last two months’ gas bills were atrocious — almost 8 times higher than pre-heat months. I was shocked and appalled. So we re-set the thermostats to 2 degrees lower during the day and at night. Well, the bill just … Continue reading

Posted in Simplifying, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Benefits of a Change of Venue

I am writing this from high atop a hotel restaurant/lounge near my house. I’m just a mile from home, but a world away, at least mentally. I wanted to work (writing, desk work, reading) but thought I’d like to get … Continue reading

Posted in Mind, Simplifying, Spirit, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

10-minute Perfect Breakfast

If there’s one thing I shouldn’t write about, it’s fine cuisine. But when I find something that’s easy to make, a hit with my kids, and a nearly perfect protein and fruit-delivery device, I have to share it. It should … Continue reading

Posted in Body, Family, Food, Simplifying | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

The 12 Days of (a calm, cool, collected) Christmas

It’s that time of year where we swear we’ll keep our cool, year after year. But whether our holidays are filled with challenges or cheer, the stress can get to us before the ball is even close to dropping on … Continue reading

Posted in Simplifying, Spirit, Stress | Tagged | Leave a comment

Apps to Save Time on Holiday Shopping

When I saw this article on shopping apps in the Los Angeles Times, I thought it was too early to be writing about the holidays. But then I realized the sun has long set on Halloween and Thanksgiving is next … Continue reading

Posted in Computer, Simplifying, time management, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Is “Enough” REALLY Enough?

(Copy of October Give Me 10! newsletter) The theme of this month’s newsletter is “enough”.  I’m in one of those crazy busy periods where there simply is not “enough” time for everything and I can’t do “enough” to do things … Continue reading

Posted in Books, Perspective, Simplifying, Stress, time management, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

“Take Back Your Weekend!”

So advises the title of the article in Parade magazine on August 28th. Who wouldn’t want to do that?! Here is the summary of advice given in the piece — it’s all about little changes and looking at the weekend … Continue reading

Posted in Clutter, Family, Organization, Perspective, Scheduling, Simplifying, Stress, time management | Tagged , | Leave a comment