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Projects vs. tasks
Are you doing a project or a task? There is a time for each, but knowing the difference can help with the planning and execution of both. For example, the characteristics of a spring clean make it a bigger project, while daily tasks are gentler, smaller and non-project-based. Read the following descriptions to help you
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How to overcome overwhelm with micro-actions
Who has not felt the burden of life piling up, culminating in what can only be described as overwhelm? (If you are that person, please get in touch!). Overwhelm is not as much about the actions we need to undertake and the things we must ultimately do as it is about the feelings around those
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Thoughts on taking your time
At the start of a new year, motivation and inspiration lead us to set goals, make plans and of course, create deadlines. But a month or two in? The reality of last year’s time limits begins to cloud the dreamy haze of the new year. We may feel just as rushed and pressed as ever,
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My favourite hack: mise-en-place
Mise-en-place (meez ahn plahs). Origin: French, used by chefs worldwide to indicate professional standards. Yes, this fancy-sounding French term is really my favourite hack! Although its origins are in French cooking and the standards to which professional chefs are held, it serves as a tool for all areas of life. Mise-en-place means to literally “put
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Letting go of an expectation
According to the Oxford dictionary, the word “expectation” means a state of anticipating or believing something will happen. It can also refer to the thing itself that is anticipated, or to the basis for expecting something. Expectations can be beliefs, anticipations, hopes or desires. This season, is there an expectation–or belief, anticipation, hope or desire
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The joy of solo travel:
Me, myself and I in Montreal A recent solo trip (read: vacation) to Montreal, Canada, led me to reflect upon both the anticipated joys and unexpected challenges of travelling on one’s own. The following is a list of things to consider before you embark on a solo vacay: Some of the many rewards of travelling
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Pack light, travel well
As I prepare to spend a week in Montreal, Quebec (yay!), I remind myself to both pack light and to travel well. As it turns out, the two are linked! This sentiment is perhaps best expressed in the following quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: “(S)he who must travel happily, must travel light.” Leave the physical,
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7 Simple Ways to Encourage Yourself
We all hit moments when motivation runs low, self-doubt creeps in, or things feel… stuck. Whether you’re chasing a goal, dealing with a setback, or just trying to get through a rough day, learning to encourage yourself is a powerful skill. Here are seven simple, effective ways to give yourself a much-needed boost. 1. Talk
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8 tips for when you are frustrated
As much as one might practice patience and mindfulness, the complications of modern technology and modern life-hacking can easily lead a person to frustration. Whether line-ups, traffic or computer glitches, the urgency of time and the necessity of productivity feel ever-present. How, then, to maintain composure and self-regulation in the face of it all? The
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What is Beautiful Minimalism?
At first glance, the concept of ‘beautiful minimalism’ and the namesake of The Beautiful Minimalist may seem an oxymoron. If you have a visceral reaction to the word ‘minimalism,’ perhaps ‘beautiful simplicity’ rings more true to you? There is a seeming paradox in the act of minimizing, simplifying, and reducing while at the same time
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