We spend so much time wondering what other people think of us, what their opinions will be of the choices we make and how they will react to the things we say. I'm not one for confrontation, I'd rather agree with someone especially if it's of minimal consequence. "Oh yes that movie was great!" or …
How to Create a Calming Morning Routine
Now that I've left a job that required me to wake up at 5am every morning, I have the freedom to create a morning routine that helps me start my day off in a calming, peaceful state. I love my mornings. It is now my favourite part of the day, it is a reset from …
5 Ways to De-Clutter your Home to Clear Your Mind
Less but better. Over the past 5 years my partner and I have actively lived a more minimalist lifestyle. We owned a home in the suburbs that we built, filled with lots of pretty home decor and a closet full of clothes (in my case). After hearing about the book Minimalism: Living a Meaningful Life …
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Step by Step Guide to Starting a Tropical Garden
Start an Indoor Tropical Garden I live in the Canadian Rockies. The elevation of the town I am living in is 1400m, so up here things stay cold, the elements are harsh and only the strong plant life survives. We have arguably the most beautiful scenery in the country and trails through the woods …
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3 Books That Will Help You Be More Present
I have spent a lot of time thinking too much about the future and dwelling on the past. So much so that it has hindered the amount of joy I've been able to experience in the present. I recently quit my job to go travelling for 3 months, and 1 month of that was spent …
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Move
Day 2 - Just keep Moving The last few days I've been helping my partner with a renovation he is working on. My job is simply to help clean up, tape, stain and clear coat the wood work on the job. Half the time I am thinking about "what the hell I'm doing with my …
What next?
Day 1 - where it starts I've have spent most of my adult life, and all of the last 6 years in my previous job thinking about what excites me. I've tried many different things, not fully, but I've tried. And it seems that nothing has stuck. I'm now at a point where I've quit …
find the calm 