You get to decide WHO you want to be … This was but one lesson I’ve tried teaching my children in the last week or so … it started with a bean bag toss game, in which we attempted to throw bean bags (in our case, Mr. Noodles) into a bucket … the kids did… Continue reading Who Do You Want to Be?
Category: advice
Unplugged
This summer, I’ve been happily “out of the service area” many times … no (or painfully slow) service has served me well and reminded me of the importance of “unplugging.” As I was reminded, I will remind you … We don’t need to be “available” all of the time. We don’t need to provide an… Continue reading Unplugged
It’s Time to Decide
As the world returns to its pre-Covid state, I think it’s important for us to take a minute to decide what we actually WANT to go back to BEFORE we fall so quickly back into our old “habits.” Will we host more celebrations in our homes now? Will we attend more (big) events? Will we… Continue reading It’s Time to Decide
Works-for-Me Wednesday: One in One Out
It’s Works-for-Me Wednesday! This means it’s time for me to share something with all of you that “works for me”! Perhaps, if it works for me, it will work for you too! Today’s “works for me” tip is one in one out. As you bring something new into your house, get rid of the old… Continue reading Works-for-Me Wednesday: One in One Out
Make the List
If you’ve been here awhile, you may have got the sense now that I’m a big advocate of automating … of checklists … Every time I am presented with a task, I sit down and make a list … NOT! Oh how I wish this were true … But it’s not. Sure, I’ve gotten my… Continue reading Make the List
Expectations vs. Agreements
Last week, as I aimed to wrap up my school year AND get ready for our next big camping trip, I felt my typical niggling feelings of resentment creeping in. Though my husband is usually the target, I found myself feeling considerably irritated towards my oldest daughter too ... I’ve done a lot of work… Continue reading Expectations vs. Agreements
Do What ONLY YOU Can Do
“Do what ONLY YOU can do” … the concept comes from Robert J. Morgan’s book, Mastering Life Before It’s Too Late (my current read). An interesting concept for sure … something to ponder … some food for thought … When adopted, this principle COULD dramatically alter the quality of our lives … with “do what… Continue reading Do What ONLY YOU Can Do
Event Planning Worksheet
In the last week or so, I’ve been planning A LOT of events, namely birthday celebrations for my newest eight-year-old. We hosted a friend party one day, a family party another day, and then a last-minute birthday party at our local Regional Park on the day of her ACTUAL birthday … Planning these events actually… Continue reading Event Planning Worksheet
Thirty Minutes for Thirty Days
In the spirit of being more intentional with our time (see Be a Good Steward), I wanted to ALSO share another idea I learned about recently with you all today … 30 for 30! The principle is quite simple actually … commit to something for 30 minutes a day for 30 days … the idea… Continue reading Thirty Minutes for Thirty Days
Be a Good Steward
I’ve always been a big advocate of being intentional with our time … being a good steward … if you’ve explored this blog at all or if you’ve checked out my Facebook page (Our Life Well Lived - Leanne Hintz) you’ve probably seen some of my posts on scheduling and automating, or perhaps you’ve checked… Continue reading Be a Good Steward
