Since reading part of Cal Newport's book titled Digital Minimalism, things have changed around here. I no longer have a beep, buzz, or any other noise for texts, emails, or anything besides phone calls. Except for my husband. I know when I receive a text from him. I mean how am I supposed to read … Continue reading Digital Minimalism Update
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Book Review: How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to Contentment – the Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life by Sophie Hannah
5 out of 5 stars! If we are supposed to know history so the bad stuff does not repeat itself, then holding a grudge is no different. Finally, a book that gets it! I love not being alone in holding grudges. Growing up I was taught to forgive and forget. Nope. Not going to happen. … Continue reading Book Review: How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to Contentment – the Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life by Sophie Hannah
Breaking up with my Phone: Part 1
Made some changes recently in an effort to break up with my phone. Analog clock in every room - no excuse that I needed my phone to check the time. No phone in the bedroom - found the perfect alarm clock that shows the current and alarm time on the same screen. No phone between … Continue reading Breaking up with my Phone: Part 1
Book Review: How to Break up with Your Phone by Catherine Price
5 out of 5 stars to Catherine Price with a simple and straightforward 30 day plan on How to Break up with Your Phone without philosophical quotes from Aristotle (queue Cal Newport). Catherine got me to think deeply and also laugh. "Checking your phone is like picking your nose; there's nothing wrong with it, but … Continue reading Book Review: How to Break up with Your Phone by Catherine Price
Book Review: Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
Lighthearted but thought provoking as Gretchen tackles clutter in her own way. While she quotes Marie Kondo, I appreciate that Gretchen has a different method. Being a regular listener to the Happier podcast, I noticed several happiness hacks in the book (power hour, one minute rule). With that said, I attribute my change in happiness … Continue reading Book Review: Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
