Yesterday at church our minister asked that God would
protect and guide our children in such a materialistic & posessions
based world.....I thought this was such a lovely prayer.
image via Benton's
I then got home & over a cuppa was reading a section of our
Sunday paper & I came across an article by Anna Moore
- '20 Ways to Simplify Your Life'.
She starts the article..."Stop being so hard on yourself
& you'll be a lot happier & more relaxed."
Here are three that I thought I would share with you.
1. Cut down your to-do-list.
Restrict your daily to-do-list to three tasks only.
Don't try to tackle your entire mental "master"
list. Pick three things that are achievable in a day,
including one easy one that you can cross off straight
away.
2. Don't ignore tiredness.
Take a rest. Tiredness is not something that should
be dismissed as part of a busy life. Lack of energy
is one of the symptoms of depression. Seek help
before you crash.
3. Choose an extra holiday over a new kitchen floor.
Children couldn't care less if the floor is vinyl or limestone,
Children couldn't care less if the floor is vinyl or limestone,
but memories of holidays will stay with you all for a
lifetime.
Some of you may already be aware that I struggle with this fast paced materialistic
world we find ourselves in & how I am seeking ways
to have an impact for the better & make my mark on leading a
calmer, more sustainable & I believe happier life!
I often struggle with this & tie myself in knots trying to get
it all right in one go. I worry about the life my children live & how they
seem to want, want, want so much & yet I love the moments
when I sneak a peek of my Max playing "Star Wars" with his imaginary friends
outside......
I think I need to learn to realise what I have achieved & concentrate on little
accomplishments along the way. I need to listen to my body when it is tired, have a think
& get on with organising our much talked about trip to Melbourne & stop with the GIGANTIC to-do-list!!! (amongst other things!!!)
Many fab women out there are doing lots of great things daily in their homes & their lives....
Why don't you take a moment or two & go visit with Emma, Joyce & Traci along with
another fabulous mumma here.
They all inspire me on a daily basis - thanks girls....
another fabulous mumma here.
They all inspire me on a daily basis - thanks girls....
My "prayer" today is that we can all take a moment to muse
on simplifying our lives this Monday - & perhaps adding back some joy!!!
TK xx
What a lovely post. I couldn't agree with you more! However, I'm really not sure how I would go cutting my to-do list down to 3 and oh how I wish I could just sleep.... and not just dismiss the tiredness, but sometimes you just have to keep going regardless. I definitely am all for the last one though - holiday over new floor any day! Beautifully written - I have discovered there really is beauty and often a lot deeper meaning in the simple everyday things of life.
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What an inspiring post. I came across to return the visit! Ill be back for more poetry and musings. Very happy to find you
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