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The Short List to simplifying your life: Step 1- Identify what's important to you. Step 2- Eliminate everything else. My new journey: I'm going to work towards adopting this new attitude, in hopes of creating a minimalist home, and a simpler life. I may not commit to all of these changes, as several are pretty extreme. Also, I understand that this would be a gradual process, baby steps towards the final goal. Check out the link and see if you wish to join! http://www.zenhabits.net/a-guide-to-creating-a-minimalist-home/ Just to mention, I told my husband about my thought process last night, because I'm not sure how I can practice this method if everyone else isn't on board. He thinks I'm crazy, but once he sees what it's all about, I'm sure he'll be jealous and want to join in!

My children taught me a while ago that my short term memory was worthless.   (Sidenote: I am trying natural remedies/techniques to get my st memory back in order.  I'll report back once I see the results.)   Several incidents occurred helping me to understand exactly what I was dealing with.  It took showing up to a couple of birthday parties an hour early, (on one occasion-a day early), hearing my kids complain and cry because I forgot snack day for school, or failed to send swim trunks for swim day at camp.  I decided then, I must write it down.  If it's not in writting, it's not happening.  I need to mention that when I say 'write it down,' I really mean plug into the calendar on my phone.  This ensures that my due dates, future events, and to-do list are always near me, plus I get a friendly reminder from my phone, a bonus in my book.  **The first step is admitting you have a problem.  I used to feel proud that I was able...

Life can be so fast paced, non-stop at times. There are days when I say, 'I'd like to get off this ride and take a break!'  And I will slow down if at all possible, meaning saying no to someone, I can't help, I can't go.  Sometimes it's just necessary for me to check in with myself and realize when too much is too much.  Just two weeks ago, I was laid out on a beach, on an island, alone. No children, no husband, not even a girlfriend.  Just me, my music, and a good book.  It's rare that I get time alone, but I believe it's highly necessary.  I've gotten a few raised eyebrows because I have taken several trips without my children, a few outside of the country.  I don't feel guilty one bit.  I'm certainly not a perfect mother, but I know that quality time is important in my household, along with family fun, activities, and traveling.  Although challenging, stealing alone time really needs to be made a priority.  This time can attribute t...