This weekend was a weekend of family connecting. We got out into the sunshine together. I also was able to call my Mom and Grandma. I love being able to come back together after a week of activities.

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I attempted to hurry last week. When will I learn? I hit my head good, dropped numerous things throughout and couldn’t find something. I find hurry always wastes more time than it gains. So today I am going to act with serenity and grace.

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Can you picture a simplified life in your mind? In this one month course you will: Zap your energy drains ~ Clean up your environment ~ Create satisfying routines ~ Streamline your life ~ Learn how to slow down ~ Create boundaries ~ Carve out time for yourself ~ Simplify your errands ~ Manage your finances ~ Create a simple wardrobe ~ Connect with the people you love ~ Beat procrastination ~ Get a life instead of a lifestyle ~ Eliminate projects and to do’s and more!

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I was talking with a few people this week, and one of the greatest barriers for a simpler life is the idea that your life is just too complicated, messy and difficult right now. If you resign yourself to never being able to simplify, you won’t. But, everyone can make their lives a little simpler. Making a menu plan, asking for help, taking 30 seconds to just breathe.

Just because you can’t have a simple life right now, doesn’t mean it can’t be simpler.

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Last week I gave a speech on a simpler life to a local group here that went well. I love helping people feel more hopeful that even in their hectic life situations things can become simpler and saner.

The Declutter Group is even inspiring me to declutter some more and I let go of some books.

Chinese New Year was this weekend, so if you already forgot about your goals, you can start over if you want.

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I was starting to feel some nature deprivation here in Michigan in February. My husband and I went to Frederik Meijer Gardens. The sunlight streamed through all the glass warming us. And the green rejuvenated us.

We also got some natural light bulbs for my new office lamp, since my other lamp died. I feel more energetic in this white light.

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Today I’ll be nurturing my sick daughter – whenever she wakes us!

This weekend I did my monthly planning, so I could include some fun things into my month instead of only scheduled have to’s. I’ve also been playing with the pattern of feeling overwhelmed even when the opportunities are good. So I am reframing them as ‘light opportunities‘ instead of overwhelming.

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Wanting to Add Some Lightness to Your Life?

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2) Jen Louden’s Virtual Retreat http://tinyurl.com/yau23ok

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I can’t believe how much has already gotten decluttered in the Declutter Group. Everyone is doing so well.

I had a renewing weekend of family, reading, movies and church. I hope you had a renewing weekend as well. If not, how can you make next weekend a renewing?

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This week Groove Dance restarted. It feels like a great release to me. We hold ourselves so tight most of the time.

I think some of my husband’s, ‘Say it like it is’ is rubbing off on me. I really prefer clean communication. Tact and kindness are important, but honest communication can stop so many problems.

The Declutter Group starts Monday night – I can’t wait!

1. Turn off the TV an hour before bed.
2. What does staying busy get you?
3. Schedule a decluttering weekend.
4. Set an automatic savings plan with your bank.
5. Practice quieting your mind when in conversation with others.
6. Postpone projects you don’t have time for right now.
7. Come up with a plan for an upcoming challenge in your life.

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Last Chance for the Declutter Group – starts Monday Night

I’m so excited to get this new year started by helping a bunch of you declutter your homes. If you’d love the comraderie of doing a project together, please join us. Wouldn’t it feel great to have your home with a lot less clutter by March?

The next one starts January 18:

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Are you so focused on productivity that you forget to create a fulfilling life? I was reminded about this with a great post from Illuminated Mind:

http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2010/01/05/why-people-hate-productivity/

Did you see the giveaway yet?

http://www.cereuswomen.com/giveaway/2010G.html

1. Start going to bed 15 min earlier a night.
2. Clear off your desk.
3. Update or create your debt reduction plan:
   http://www.mysimplerlife.com/blog/too-much-debt
4. Swap massages with someone.
5. Find out what is most important to your family for this year.
6. Put time limits on email and social networking.
7. Make a decision you have been putting off.

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A Few Spots Left for the Declutter Group

I’m so excited to get this new year started by helping a bunch of you declutter your homes. If you’d love the comraderie of doing a project together, please join us. Wouldn’t it feel great to have your home with a lot less clutter by March?

The next one starts January 18:

http://www.encouragingcoach.com/programs-decluttergroup.htm

You can check out all my programs and courses here:

http://www.mysimplerlife.com/blog/the-shop

Sign up for the Declutter Calendar and Weekly Tips Here: http://www.mysimplerlife.com/decluttercalendar.htm

I am so thankful to everyone that forwarded to calendar sign up. We have grown our community and more people are joining us in decluttering their homes.

Also, keep an eye out Jan 10 for a giveaway in the newsletter (not on the blog). I am doing with 13 other mompreneurs. We’ll be giving away 15 products chock-full of ideas that will propel you forward in your work and family life.

1. What are your top 5 priorities for the next 3 months?
2. Put unused reference files into storage.
3. Create your simple spending plan: http://www.mysimplerlife.com/blog/create-a-simple-spending-plan
4. Make a plan to get together with a friend or family member monthly.
5. Think of one relationship that is extremely draining to spend less time with this year.
6. Declutter as you put up your decorations.
7. Make a smoothie for breakfast.

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Declutter Group is filling fast

I’m so excited to get this new year started by helping a bunch of you declutter your homes. If you’d love the comraderie of doing a project together, please join us. Wouldn’t it feel great to have your home with a lot less clutter by March?

The next one starts January 18:

http://www.encouragingcoach.com/programs-decluttergroup.htm

You can check out all my programs and courses here:

http://www.mysimplerlife.com/blog/the-shop

Sign up for the Declutter Calendar and Weekly Tips Here: http://www.mysimplerlife.com/decluttercalendar.htm