How many emails do you have in your inbox? 47, 259 or 21,858? None of these numbers look like an Inbox Zero! Each number looks more like a potential nightmare and it’s not surprising that emails and paper clutter are mentioned as the biggest organising headache. Is Inbox Zero the solution to this?
“The greatest step towards a life of simplicity is to learn to let go.” Steve Maraboli
What did you do this weekend? We caught up with friends and one conversation stuck with me in particular. Our fun friend Ms M has been travelling abroad every week since she started her new role earlier in the year. She comes home for 2, if she’s lucky 4 days a week. She loves working on this project and it sounds like an amazing career opportunity. Ms M made the decision to reach out for help when she’s at home. A decision criticised by some of the friends. But why?
“The real meditation is how you live your life.” Jon Kabat-Zinn
In a city that never sleeps, every night can be your date night, right? Well, if you’re like many couples here, you’re probably busy working across different time zones. You like to feel good and rush to the gym after work, maybe even squeezing in a meeting with your friend before heading home. Exhausted and ready for a chilled evening on the couch. How are you supposed to make time for date night?
“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” Will Rogers
How often do you try something new? My mother is normally our jam supplier. She makes all kinds from regular strawberry jam, mixed fruits of the forest to some with a little bit extra. There are some many different sized jars in our home. It’s incredible! Now was my time to make jam and boy, it taught me a lot!
“Don’t wait any longer. Dive into the ocean, leave and the sea be you.” Rumi
Have fun with your DIY projects
Last week was the final episode of The Block. 6 couples transformed a home, garden and garage over 6 weeks. The journey and the results were incredible. My friend’s husband decided to start his own DIY renovation. A day before the in-laws arrived, he decided their living room needed painting. You can see what’s coming. A large part of the house in DIY chaos and additional stress for my friend. We’re taking her experience as an inspiration for organised and stress-free DIY.
“In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.” Deepak Chopra