Have you ever spent an entire evening thinking about something that bothered you earlier in the day? Maybe someone made a comment that didn’t sit right with you. Or you’re worried about something that might happen next week. Or you keep mentally going through everything you still need to get done. Meanwhile, you’re making dinner, […]
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Have you noticed how quickly the last couple of months of the year can fill up? One minute you’re enjoying the fall weather, and the next you’re looking at your calendar wondering how you’re going to fit everything in before January. There are gatherings, shopping, meals, travel plans, school activities, family traditions, and all the […]
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Have you ever spent so much time trying to figure out the best way to do something that you could have finished it already? I know I have! You want to make a quick dinner, but suddenly you’re searching through recipes trying to find the perfect one. You know…something new that everyone will like, and […]
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How many times have you made the same decision this month? Not the big decisions. The little ones. What should we have for dinner? What do I need at the grocery store? When should I do laundry? What should I tackle first when I have a few minutes? Think about how many times you’ve answered […]
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Have you ever found a way to make something easier, only to feel a little guilty about it after you did? You find a shortcut that saves you half an hour. You buy something that eliminates an annoying chore. You figure out how to do in ten minutes what used to take you forty-five. And […]
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I do things for Future Me all the time. Sometimes Future Me is tomorrow morning. Sometimes she’s a few hours from now. Occasionally she’s five minutes from now. And I’ve discovered that she is extremely appreciative! It can be something ridiculously small. Filling my water bottle before I need it. Putting something by the door […]
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Sometimes the problem isn’t your routine. It’s where you’re trying to put it. You can have a perfectly reasonable plan. Exercise for 20 minutes, tidy the kitchen every night, prepare tomorrow’s things before bed…and still struggle to do it consistently. And it’s easy to assume that means you need more discipline. But what if the […]
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Have you ever fixed one tiny annoyance in your life and immediately thought: Why didn’t I do this sooner? I sure have, and couldn’t believe it took me so long to figure it out. Maybe you moved something you use every day to a more convenient spot. You finally put a trash can in the […]
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Have you ever spent so much time trying to figure out the right way to do something that you ended up doing nothing at all? (If you’re anything like me, the answer is 100% yes!) Maybe you’re trying to decide when you should exercise. You read that mornings are best, but mornings are already chaotic. […]
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When was the last time you gave yourself credit for something that went right? Not something huge. I’m not talking about finishing a major project, reaching a big goal, getting a promotion, losing 20 pounds, paying off a loan, or finally organizing your entire house. I’m talking about something small. Maybe you drank more water […]
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