There seems to be a bit of a backlash against minimalism going on at the moment and I wanted to share some of my thoughts on this. It appears that many people decided that decluttering and organising equals minimalism (they don’t) and they don’t like how they now feel, having gotten rid of lots of their stuff because someone told …
Negative Thoughts: Seven Simple Methods to Try and Overcome Them
Negative thoughts can affect happiness. One minute you’re happy, the next your mind is elsewhere. Here are seven simple methods you can to try and combat negative thoughts: 1. Breathe and Stop This tip requires self-awareness. If you catch yourself thinking badly, touch yourself on the shoulder and urge yourself to take a deep breath and stop. After gathering your …
Are You Stuck in a Rut? Consider Changing Your Focus.
Many people can relate to the feeling that they are stuck in rut and going round in circles. We toil, we fight, we try everything we can think of to get to a more advanced state of happiness, yet the harder we try, the more stuck we appear to become. Try this if your level of frustration is nearing a …
How Your Clutter Has a Negative Effect on Your Mind
There’s a pile of magazines in the hall that you keep meaning to go through before you recycle them. In the corner of the living room there is a little mound of toys that has been sitting there for over a week now, waiting to be sorted and either put away or discarded. In the garage you have several boxes …
Using Hempseed Oil For Dogs and Other Animals – Seriously?
Did you know that Hempseed Oil (CBD) could be used for animals such as dogs, cats, even horses? Both Nikki and I have used CBD products over the 12-18 months, to help with pain control and insomnia. The results have honestly been incredible! Nikki managed to stop taking all of her prescribed painkillers, and her sleep improved beyond her expectations! …
Personal Accountability—Do You Know Your Own Influence?
All of us influence someone. We may not be leaders, but we are in leadership. We may not be powerful but we have power. We may not have responsibility but we are responsible. An old adage* states, “No man is an island.” Even those people living the most isolated of lifestyles have influenced someone, are influencing someone or will influence …
Don’t Let the Naysayers Steal Your Dreams
What do we mean by the title, don’t let the naysayers steal your dreams? Have you ever told a friend, family member or colleague that you’re going to do something, only to have them respond by telling you that it’s silly, or it’ll never work – or even worse, that you’re wasting your time because you’re going to fail anyway? …
An Evening With Gabby Bernstein – Manifest Your Wildest Dreams.
Well, what can I say? My experience seeing Gabby Bernstein in London was one of the best nights of my life! After purchasing a VIP ticket and emailing the theatre in advance to inquire about a hearing loop, I was given a seat in the first row and was able to enjoy the evening without missing a single word. The …
Our Amazon Wishlist – What Is It?
Our Amazon Wishlist shows you mostly products that we already use and love, and a few very useful additions that we have yet to enjoy. We think they’ll all be great assets to your home office, whether you’re working from home forever now (post-pandemic) or you just work there occasionally – or even if you just want to be more …
Being Organised Makes Life Easier
Being Organised Makes Life Easier It may not be that much of a big deal if there’s a small amount of clutter around you – occasionally. However, clutter is a symptom of being unorganised. Being unorganised is a habit. So is rationalising or making excuses about being too busy. Here is one of life’s paradoxes. Have you noticed that those …