mindfulness
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This past weekend I had a few days off. While my goal was really to have no goal at all (besides enjoying Thanksgiving with family), I wanted to go for a hike and spend some time in the woods. I left about mid-morning for a moderate hike of around 3.5 miles, with only a water…
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For me, Sunday mornings are more relaxed. During the summer I usually drive to the beach and spend a couple hours reading, swimming or surfing. I’ll eat lunch at my usual spot, then come home and spend the rest of the day relaxing. I’m very thankful to be able to have this time to reset…
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Committing to a No Buy Year has been challenging but also very rewarding. By this time last year, I’d already failed by mid-February by buying a few things off Amazon and buying clothes and electronics. Once I’d bought one thing the floodgates opened. This year has been different. I’ve learned from my mistakes in the…
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I started my No Buy year on January 1st, after doing a Low Buy in November and December. I’d already had a No Buy last January, but this year I am committed to a full year. For success, I laid out a set of basic rules for myself for the month of January and for…
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From an early age, we are encouraged to be our best. Our parents, teachers, and friends all establish a baseline for our development and expectations. The concept of being perfect is one that we set for ourselves. We have tangible markers of “perfection”, like receiving a score of 100 on an exam, or creating a…