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stop making things harder...[SIE💡]
Week 2 of my April Sabbatical is happening now (and Happy Easter)!
If you’re new here, thank you for being part of my world.
We’re on a mini-break from opening thoughts while I’m OOO this month, but you can find the rest of your weekly goodies below.
Have a good week my friends. 😘
JOURNAL PROMPT: What are you making too hard or complicated? How can you make it easier?
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TIPS TO WORK BETTER
1. I think it's human nature to make things harder and more complicated than they need to be (I definitely do this sometimes). This articles explores how we make things harder for ourselves, and how to do things with greater ease. Read more.
2. I love when you come across an explanation for a nebulous concept that finally nails it. In this video, Simon Sinek talks about the difference between pushing your limits, and faking it till you make it. Watch here.
3. Ever heard of mind-breathing? Me neither…but I love this concept of breathing in thoughts and breathing out ideas. Read more.
TIPS TO LIVE WELL
1. Did you know I have a YouTube playlist of all the Live Well Tips I've ever put in the Sunday Inspo Email? Now you do. ;) Watch here.
2. Planning on trying anything new this year (i.e. gardening, a new sport, trying watercoloring)? Learning how to be a beginner and enjoying the process can be difficult — especially if you're used to skills and abilities coming naturally to you. This article explores having a success mindset when you're a beginner. Read more.
3. Spring means it's time to garden! Many of you know I went all in on growing lots of vegetables last year, and I'm excited to continue learning this year. This video shows you 17 FREE vegetable gardening hacks you can try for more food with less effort. Watch here.
Catch you next time Reader, - love ya,
Cara
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