Eliminate physical clutter. More importantly, eliminate spiritual clutter.

Posted by candace on Jul 25th, 2011 in Motivational Monday, Parenting, Positive Psychology, Simplified Living | 0 comments

Eliminate physical clutter. More importantly, eliminate spiritual clutter.

~D. H. Mondfleur Related Post: 7 Steps to Eliminating Spiritual Clutter

Posted by candace on Jul 19th, 2011 in Parenting, Positive Psychology, Simplified Living | 0 comments

7 Steps to Eliminating Spiritual Clutter

Seek positive-thinking people. Avoid overly critical, negative family members and eliminate toxic friendships. Forgive. Let go and let live. Avoid judgements. Rarely do we know what goes on behind closed doors. Never be afraid to apologize. Remember that irrational reactions by others, often has more to do with their own internal dialogue than something you did or didn’t do. Be grateful. One time every...

Posted by candace on Jul 18th, 2011 in Motivational Monday | 0 comments

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.

~Hans Hofmann, (1880-1966) Pivotal artist in the development of abstract expressionism

Posted by candace on Jul 11th, 2011 in Motivational Monday | 0 comments

Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs.

Malcom Stevenson Forbes, (1919-1990) NJ senator, NJ Governor’s candidate, Publisher of Forbes Magazine

Posted by candace on Jul 7th, 2011 in ADHD, My ADD Moment-Wednesday, Our ADHD Journey, Positive Psychology | 0 comments

Lessons Learned During Yard Work

Really? I have been reading Last Child in the Woods this week. And while I am skeptical that being among nature will cure ADHD, I agree anecdotally regular and sustained interactions in a green space, lowers our anxiety, improves our sustained attention, and seems to decrease irritability and frustration, the longer our family is out in nature; hence the frequent camping trips and weekly hikes, and long weekends...