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Yes, Decluttering Has an Endpoint—And It’s Wonderful
There’s something profoundly satisfying about completing a challenging task.That feeling when you finish a race, accomplish a project at work, or even just finish cleaning up after a really successful party.You...
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Dysfunctional Family Survivors: 7 Myths that Hold Your Healing Hostage
“I have never known a patient to portray their parents more negatively than they actually experienced them in childhood but always more positively–because idealization of their parents was essential for their survival.” Alice...
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Today, I’m thrilled to share something a bit different with you.In May of this year, I had the honor of standing on a TEDx stage in Hermosillo, Mexico, sharing thoughts not on...
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How a Barbell Helped Me Confront the Harsh Voice Inside my Head
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” ~Elbert HubbardI’m breathing fast; my heart rate is off the scale. I close my eyes and...
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The Friend I Couldn’t Fix: A Story of Love, Loss and Letting Go
TRIGGER WARNING: This post deals with an account of domestic violence and may be triggering to some.
“You can’t heal the people you love. You can’t make choices for them. You can’t rescue them.”...
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10 Things Your Capsule Wardrobe Needs (That Aren’t Clothes)
Building a capsule wardrobe is more than just picking out clothes. It’s about embracing a whole new way of thinking.And I think that’s one of the things that people misunderstand about it—missing both...
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3 Reasons Why Putting Yourself First Is Not Selfish
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” ~Mandy Hale
I have to start off with how I define the different levels of...
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7 Personal Finance Principles Made Easier Through Minimalism
Personal finance is an important topic. I write about it often.When I use the phrase “personal finance,” I’m talking about the personal decisions and disciplines we incorporate into our lives concerning the finances...