Part 3 of a 3 Part Series
Article by Make the Days Count Contributor Judy Mosley
“If everything is sacred, then nothing is sacred.”
-Peter Walsh
What’s sacred in your life? What are the material possessions that hold real value for your family? Is it a family heirloom, an important award, or old love letters from your spouse? Could you find them immediately, if someone asked to see them? Do they have a place of honor in your home? Or are they buried beneath everything else that you can’t get rid of?
My husband and I found ourselves in this situation at the beginning of our marriage. We spent the first two years of our marriage shopping instead of connecting with each other and material things took the place of passion. We lived paycheck to paycheck and couldn’t understand why. This left us feeling frustrated, broke, and surrounded by things that we didn’t even like. We came to the conclusion that we couldn’t live this way any longer. Read More »
Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Marie Monroe
Finding balance in a busy life is difficult. Often we make temporary sacrifices in one area of life to focus on another more intensely. It’s important to be flexible enough to do this from time to time. However over the long haul, especially if work is our chief focus, very real problems can arise.
Don’t get me wrong. A passionate approach to one’s work is great. It’s workaholism I am talking about here – working instead of attending to other parts of life. Read More »
Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Derrick Torrens
Perspective is truly the word of the day when it comes to our ability to survive these tough economic and emotional times.
The old adage “Life is what you make it” or other cliché statements about keeping a positive attitude don’t hold much weight when you’re about to lose your job, retirement, or home. Sitting in the dark because you have no electricity may truly be a great opportunity to get some sleep, but I doubt seriously we will look at it that way. I know that I don’t.
Having said this, I have to admit there is truth in the fact that changing our perspective will allow us to not only cope, but maybe even thrive in the midst of turmoil. I say this from personal experience. And I am thankful I am able to say this at all. Read More »
Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Chris Bennett
How good is your memory? If you are like me, you have selective memory meaning you can remember some things well, others not at all.
Whether you have trouble with short-term recall or long term memories, there are several different improvements you can make to bolster the effectiveness of each. It is important to know that your memory system incorporates many functions in your physical brain. Knowing this, keeping a healthy lifestyle is essential and exponentially beneficial. Read More »
Part 2 of a 3 Part Series
Article by Make The Days Count Contributor Judy Mosley
It was obvious that I was in trouble when I pulled out the vacuum cleaner and my firstborn, who was 2 ½ at the time, asked me what I was holding. I knew that I had vacuumed in front of my children, but apparently, not enough!
Since then I have discovered a few applications that I’ve infused into my daily living. Most of them are fairly simple suggestions that keep me focused when I would rather be watching television or reading. I hope these support you, as well, on your path to a more peaceful home.
And, relax. If you are about to sift through years of amounted clutter, keep in mind that true order rarely happens overnight. Start small with manageable tasks and celebrate each success. We don’t need aim for perfectionism but for reality. Home is a place that should support the life we want to lead. Not to consume our every waking moment. Read More »
