this week's simplicity tips

Good Morning Tuesday Y'all!
How was your weekend?
And how is your week going so far? Mine is close to perfect hee. I can feel it's going to be a beautiful week for me. Though I had a very anti-climactic mood yesterday (read it HERE), I still feel that this week will be one of the bests! For one thing, I love all the simplicity tips of My Simpler Life particularly that of #s 5,6,7 and 2nd, 2 of my new purses are arriving today yey!

have a good one everyone!

1. Listen to advice from someone undefensively, then decide if you will take it or not.
2. Don’t jump in to solve someone else’s problem.
3. What are three things you want to focus on today?
4. Bring flowers home.
5. Hide a love note.
6. Smile and let go of taking yourself seriously.
7. Sit outside and listen to the world around you.

this week's simplicity tips

Oh my! I have completely forgotten to post this week's simplicity tips from My Simpler Life. This week has been the craziest and busiest ever for me. So, for those of you who left messages in my cbox asking for more personal updates, I'll get back to you with more, I promise hahah! Also, I'll catch up with your tags in a wee bit. I lost a few pounds because of my toxic schedule and looks like I took some weight loss pills because I never lost this much weight in a week's span. Anyways, here's your weekly dose of simplicity tips from My Simpler Life, we still have time to catch up over the weekend right?

I'm doing number 1, I have a huge purchase which I need to return. tsk tsk. bad bad. Next time, I purchase something big online, I should check out reviews about it before getting one.

1. Evaluate recent purchases, can you return any?
2. Build your life around what you have been called to give the world.
3. Can your word be trusted?
4. Think of some simple solutions to a nagging problem.
5. Decide not to look for what’s wrong in a person, situation, or thing.
6. What are the 5 most important things in your life right now?
7. Let someone be "right" for once.

Have a good weekend everyone!

this week's simplicity tips

Posted this a day late. My Monday was the lousiest ever and I feel like not posting it yesterday. I could always start my week with Tuesday and I hope the happy mood I have when I woke up this morning stays till the end of the week. Have a good Tuesday everyone and here's your weekly dose of simplicity tips from My Simpler Life:

1. Take an evening walk around the block.
2. Support a small neighborhood store.
3. Say yes or thanks, not yes, but or thanks, but.
4. Is unsolved anger eating up your thinking space?
5. Decide not to be a chameleon, but who you are.
6. Remove from you file one activity that takes more time than it gives.
7. Wash and dry clothes in evening or morning in warmer months.

this week's simplicity tips

This week's simplicity tips from: My Simpler Life is something to really ponder on. I can only think of 1 person with regards to tip#3. You see, when I talk to this friend of mine all she ever tells me are criticisms of other people (sometimes she haven't even met!) and she makes it sound like a joke. At 1st, I am laughing at it but sometimes her "hirits" are just too way below the belt. I mean nobody's perfect right? and making fun of other people has never been right. I am still mustering the guts to tell her that I am not enjoying what she has been telling me and that I want to hear positive views from her from now on. Have a good Monday everyone!

1. Forgo recreational shopping for the month.
2. Let the phone ring this evening.
3. Avoid criticizing for 48 hours.
4. Relax at least 15 minutes at lunch.
5. Toss or file any old project folders.
6. Check your emotions before eating.
7. When you are enjoying something lock out thoughts of to-dos and negativity.

this week's simplicity tips

I have had the most relaxed weekend ever. I did not care if there were expiring tasks. My motto was to blog only on a limited time, hence the no entry last Saturday. The downside of this is I think I have gained weight from the relaxing and sleeping I have been doing. How was your weekend?

Here's this week's simplicity tips from: My Simpler Life. I'm doing #s 3 & 5.

1. Eat breakfast on the porch or outside.
2. Plan August birthdays and special occasions.
3. Catch up on any filing.
4. Tend one plant and connect with nature.
5. Take three minutes to close your eyes and breathe.
6. Find someone to play catch with.
7. Sit on your porch for a few minutes and take in the sights and smells.

this week's simplicity tips

Sorry for the late posting, this came on Monday but my Monday was such a blur. Anyhoo, here's this week's simplicity tips from: My Simpler Life and I am seriously doing number 7 after working (and studying) so hard the past months. I needed a break, after all. Happy Tuesday everyone!

1. Forgive yourself for a recent mistake.
2. Add 50% to the time frame for your projects.
3. Remember it really doesn't have to be done today.
4. Eliminate one unrealistic expectation.
5. Join the August Declutter Challenge: http://www.mysimplerlife.com/blog/p=1187
6. If your current method of trying to reach a goal isn't working, try something else.
7. Take a day off work sometime in the next two months.

this week's simplicity tips

Happy Monday everyone! I have a lot of things to accomplish this week but guess what, it' just Monday and the Lazy Bug hit me! I feel sleepy, sluggish and tired. I won't ever buy those junkfoods again and I will diligently go back to doing my exercise routine. Anyhoo, here's this week's simplicity tips from: My Simpler Life.

1. Show gratitude to someone who serves you regularly.
2. Notice someone doing what you want to and praise them.
3. Give thanks for the services as you pay the bills.
4. What do you want more free time for?
5. What can you give up for the rest of the season to make time for what you want to do?
6. Schedule at least one fun thing to do this week.
7. What important task have you been avoiding?

this week's simplicity tips

How was everybody's weekend? Mine was field with blogging-worthy events. Hubby is off for 2 days and we have time to do #7 of this week's simplicity tips from: My Simpler Life. He has been very productive but he missed our Busch Gardens trip last Sunday. We have 2 more tickets and we're going back there as a family next week!

1. Clear off desk.
2. Can you cut an extra from your cable bill?
3. Save for an upcoming expense.
4. Have a salad with each dinner this week.
5. Try some fresh fruit for dessert.
6. What can you do to reduce your bank fees?
7. Play at the park.

this week's simplicity tips

Came in on a Tuesday, your weekly dose of simplicity tips from: My Simpler Life. Planning on doing number 7. Time management is still my greatest battle.

1. Turn your computer and tv off by 8 pm.
2. Do neck and shoulder stretches.
3. Plan something fun with the family that has nothing to do with electronics.
4. What movement did you love to do as a kid?
5. Pay an extra amount on your credit card or another debt.
6. Play in garden or nurture a plant.
7. Plan breathing space between tasks.

this week's simplicity tips

Happy Monday everyone. I woke up feeling very good today and feeling giddy about 2 things: our move and my 1st day of class today. I hope all this feeling good and giddy will last the whole week. Leaving you with your weekly dose of simplicity tips from: My Simpler Life.

1. Since many kids are on summer break it's a great time to train them on new chores.
2. Work with others as allies instead of comparing and competing.
3. Speak only positively for one full day.
4. Have plants that are easier to take care of.
5. Plan a time to get together with your extended family.
6. Decide on three goals for tomorrow - one work, one home and one personal.
7. Draw, doodle, paint, or make something.

this week's simplicity tips

To start off our week, here's a weekly dose of simplicity tips from: My Simpler Life. Have a good one!

1. Keep a bag packed for the beach.
2. Stressed? Call a friend.
3. Put your upset into perspective.
4. Keep track of what you are spending.
5. Drink more water and less pop and coffee.
6. Get extra sunscreen and stash on the porch, at work, in your beach bag.
7. Take 5-30 minutes to relax today.

this week's simplicity tips

Despite the fact that we were not able to move in to our supposedly apartment, this alone is not a reason to have a grumpy week ahead. Like I have said in that entry, it was easy for us to forego that apartment and we didn't wanna dwell on it. It's definitely part of God's plan. We trust Him with that. Anyhow, I would want to start my week right and is sharing these tips from My Simpler Life. (i'm doing number 5!) Let's promise ourselves that we will all have a good week. Happy Monday Everyone!

1. Slow down and savor one meal.
2. What is important to you in the next month?
3. Play with one of the things you want to learn this season.
4. Bring your music outside and enjoy the evening.
5. Use a full lunch hour.
6. Have breakfast for dinner.
7. Make your own popsicles and save money.

this week's simplicity tips -an AI diversion

Yes, I am still up. I'm suppose to wake up Hubby by 4am so he could finish some reports for work. I'm afraid that if I sleep, I won't be able to wake him up at 4 nor will he be awaken by his alarm clock, so I chose to stay late and so far I am very unproductive hahah! I have been surfing on blogger templates while chatting with Abie in between.

Anyhoo...Everybody knows by now that David Cook won the AI. I don't want to be a party pooper nor a spoiler so I waited for Thursday to post it. But, I guess you might have seen the results while you bloghopped or in some of your YM buddies' status.

On a lighter note, it's been a while since my last simplicity tips taken from My Simpler Life. So I opted to post it this week even if the week's almost over. I needed to simplify my very cluttered life now. My small brain is finding it very hard to decipher how I would be able to accomplish these tasks in 2 weeks or at least before 1st week of june:

• Write 2 research papers with 30-pages each. I haven't started anything yet, I need to feel the panic and cramming so my brain would work.
• Updates on my beauty blog.
• Our apartment move logistics, thus, more packing.
• Budget in excel as well as my paidblogging earnings monthly excel report.
  

How? Got any ideas? Tell me.
For now, let's settle with these simplicity tips: (#1 keeps me inspired)

1. Declutter 30 min and feel the extra space.
2. Schedule your TV hours, don't just "see what's on."
3. Let go of an old resolved problem.
4. Get one on one time with someone by taking them when you do errands.
5. Where are you overworked? What can you do about it?
6. Disconnect from the internet for a couple work hours and see what you can accomplish.
7. What visual clutter distracts you? What visual pieces inspire you?

It's 3:41am and I have 19 minutes more to blog. Off I go to my Working Blog.

this week's simplicity tips

To start off your busy week, some simplicity tips from My Simpler Life.


1. Burn a few extra calories by standing instead of sitting while you do simple chores like sorting paperwork or making calls.
2. Write a friend you haven't heard from in awhile.
3. It's a quarter of the way through the year, if you aren't a quarter of the way through your goals set some of the goals aside for now.
4. What needs of yours have you been neglecting lately?
5. Update your debt reduction plan and your spending plan or budget. How are they working?
6. Create an intention to think positive, powerful thoughts today.
7. Take a walk outside to notice the changing of the seasons.

I will definitely do #7. Happy Springtime to all!

decluttering entry#2 (reduce the stress)

An Angel says, "Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice." ---THIS IS SOOO ME, I am a certified worry wart! naku naku, time for change.

1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time. (on time for me is 2-3am LOL!)
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it. Remember worry is a sin! "cast your cares unto the lord" is a VERB.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14 K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble. NO GRUMBLING. NO COMPLAINING. Ask the Holy Spirit to remind you everytime you begin to grumble or complain.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to an inspirational tape while driving, keep the word of God in your heart and ears.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus."
27. Laugh and love.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, "work unto the Lord" with excellence.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can) QUICKLY . Repent immediately, put it under the blood and go on with your day!
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego. Don't get up!
33. Talk less; listen more.
34 Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the General manager of the universe.
36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before.

GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31)

decluttering entry#1 (bee happee)

If you have been following the blog of this IT guy of the blogosphere, like me, you either feel any of these emotions: MAD, CURIOS, ENTERTAINED, HATE, ALIW, DEADMA, PROOFREADER, ABANGAN ANG SUSUNOD NA KABANATA, SINETCH SILA?, PAKI KO, etc. etc. Of course, we all are spectators in this bruhaha (unless of course you are part of the secosana este tsugi gang haha) but we all can't help but comment either silently or anonymously. I decided to post this decluttering entry, forwarded to me by my guardian angel cousin, wala lang maganda kasing basahin paulit ulit. A fresh breeze of air as compared to that hottahot blog and comments. Kung nakaya niyong basahin ang entries at comments sa blog na yun, take time to read this. Very nice. Ischmyl! Peace to blogosphere and again, magbayad na kasi.

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist first. The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."

"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."

"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."

"I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'."

"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."

"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."

"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."

"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."

"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone."

"People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."

"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

this week's simplicity tips

I'm doing #3 and #5, sounds fun! Have a good week everyone! toodleloo! Quoted from My Simpler Life.

1. Have a home and lifestyle that delights you and your family, not to impress others.
2. Do dishes right after dinner when they are easiest to clean.
3. Put a cup of water and lemon juice in the microwave for 5 minutes before cleaning the microwave.
4. Quit griping and complaining and see how good your life is.
5. Lose weight simply - use 9" plates instead of 11" plates.
6. Do you still love your collections?
7. Plan a picnic.

this week's simplicity tips

1. List the top 10 things you are procrastinating on.
2. Work on at least 1 a day until they are complete and feel your energy go up.
3. Take one step towards your dream, even if it is just brainstorming what your dream might be. 4. Group tasks together: phone calls, emails, errands, paperwork.
5. Always check online for coupons before buying online.
6. Schedule a catch up day once a month to get to those nagging to do's. Keep it free from other appointments.
7. What do you enjoy that you keep stopping yourself from doing?

...because of #5, hubby and I stayed up so late last night!!!

this week's simplicity tips

Again, my regular weekly brain decluttering tips from My Simpler Life:

1. List all your activities outside work and home.
2. Circle the activities that give you energy, you have passion for and/or you enjoy.
3. Consider letting go of one or more of the activities that aren't circled.
4. This week, never say yes right away. Give yourself time to think.
5. Remember the simple life is knowing the life you want to live, then living it.
6. Try a technology fast this evening - no TV, computer, radio, etc.
7. Call three friends or relatives this afternoon.

...the rest are soo easy to follow save for #6! hahhaa! Have a good week ahead to everyone! It's Valentine's week, what do you have in store for that day?

simple life

I've been frequenting this blog: http://www.mysimplerlife.com/blog/ for sometime now, it sure helps declutter my cluttered brain. Like what I've mentioned in my other blog, I'm so good with multi-tasking that I can't quite work well with 1 activity, it has to be 2 or more! This week's simplicity tips include:

1. Take one action to go towards one of your goals.
2. What will you say no to so you can protect your self-care? ie 2nd helpings, clutter, debt, procrastination, missing deadlines, working on Sundays.
3.One evening this week, do something fun.
4. What kind of choices are you making lately? How can you make better ones?
5. Do the most unpleasant task first today. See how you feel afterwards.
6. Act like you are in control of your time. You have more control then you think.
7. Enjoy some freshly sqeezed juice.

And I think, i'm doing #3 right now! Balers, you know what that is, it's something I always do with you during lunchbreaks. Yey!