Myth of Multitasking: Get the Truth in Focus

juggling thumb Myth of Multitasking: Get the Truth in Focus

Guest post by Surabhi Surendra.

Our over ambitious world admires people who juggle multiple things at the same time. This multitasking gets rewarded, revered and recognized. Multitasking has taken over our lives to such an extent that if we are doing just one thing at a time, we feel we are slacking.

We all have this ever-present pressure of accomplishing more with limited resources. As our lives get super busy …

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Reclaiming a Life of Peace for Yourself

peaceful woman Reclaiming a Life of Peace for YourselfDo you need a little peace in your life?

A hectic, busy and noisy life takes it toll on us.  It is draining and stressful.

Why do we continue to push ourselves so hard?  What’s the payoff we hope to get?  These are important questions to stop and ponder.

You’ve traded your peace for something.  What is it that you are getting that is worth giving up so much?  Maybe …

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Less Stuff More Life: Rid Yourself of Clutter

less stuff Less Stuff More Life: Rid Yourself of ClutterIs the clutter in your life weighing you down?

When you keep less stuff, you will enjoy more life.  I’m not any kind of radical minimalist.  I like my stuff as much as the next guy.  In fact, I’ll confess right up front that I have a lot more than what I need.

However, I can also say that I have a lot less than most people.  By ridding myself …

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The Heaviness of Stuff (as opposed to the lightness of being)

simple living1 The Heaviness of Stuff (as opposed to the lightness of being)This is a guest post by Angela G. Horn.

In July of 2008, I came up with the brilliant idea that we should sell all our furniture. 

In our eleven year relationship we’d lived in more than twenty places, not including those interim times when we stayed with our friends before leaving for Dubai or when we came back from Canada.

Clearly, we have a penchant for moving.

Yet, still …

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There Are Things You Need to Leave Behind

leaving There Are Things You Need to Leave BehindWhat are some things that you need to leave behind?

We often get so focused on what we want to acquire whether it be possessions, behaviors or relationships that we forget to think about what we need to leave behind.

You can accumulate a lot of baggage over a lifetime.  This can weigh you down and make you feel stuck.

It might be time to lighten your load.  Perhaps you …

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Downsize My Life: Save Yourself From the Craziness

stonepile Downsize My Life: Save Yourself From the Craziness Does your life need downsizing?

We tend to overcomplicate our lives.  We keep adding to what we have and what we do without taking anything away. 

We then wonder why we are stressed out, worn down and ready to give up.  Our lives need to be downsized, organized and simplified.

This process will help you clear your head.  It will bring you clarity and peace.  In the end, you will …

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Simplicity in Life: 10 Free Resources To Achieve It

bright flower Simplicity in Life: 10 Free Resources To Achieve It Want to simplify your life?

A simpler life is a better life.  Clutter, busyness and disorganization cause stress.  They also waste time and energy that could be better spent on more enjoyable activities.

We all need to make simplicity a priority in life.  However, it may not come naturally to you. 

Well, I have some good news because I’ve assembled some incredible resources to help you get started with simplicity.  …

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