The Easy Way to Simplify and Delete Like many of us, I have a hard time letting go. I don't want to let go of some things I own. I spent money on those things. I really liked them. And even when they no longer fit into my life, I want to figure out how… Continue reading The Penalty Box
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Running as fast as I can
I don't like to run. I did track in junior high, and my best event was the 400 meter, which is a horrible event. You have to run fast and long. (It is slightly better than the 800 meter.) I wasn't fast. And I don't like going on long runs. The longest I have ever… Continue reading Running as fast as I can
103. What is one way to achieve my goals?
Set more realistic goals. I'm working on writing a book, and I had a goal to get through my current draft and then complete another draft before the end of the year. In my head, I have all this time to write. In reality, there is a lot of my life that takes up more… Continue reading 103. What is one way to achieve my goals?
Changing Passions
I've changed a lot over the years: At one point when I was young, I wanted to work with animals when I grew up because I loved animals so much. I grew up, and I don't even like animals very much anymore. I also thought I would write and publish young adult novels. I used to… Continue reading Changing Passions
6 Ways to Get Things Done
I have a lot to do right now. Some people have asked me how I do everything--I don't think my list of accomplishments is overly impressive or unachievable. I'm mainly a stay-at-home mom, but I also have a lot of things I do on the side. I write books, I blog, I take photographs, I… Continue reading 6 Ways to Get Things Done
5 Ways to Serve
I like to think that I am a selfless person who serves others, but the reality is that sometimes I’m as self-obsessed as anyone and my service attempts can be pathetic attempts to make myself feel better instead of actually helping anyone. Last year, I set a goal to serve someone every day and write… Continue reading 5 Ways to Serve