Memorial Day. I love that our country has set aside a day to think about and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Having this holiday on the calendar reminds us to remember. There are many ways we trigger our memory, including traditional activities, special meals, sentimental clothing, music, rituals […]
Letting go can be hard. I recently heard someone say, “Everything I get rid of has claw marks all over it.” I love this! Most people operate under an “automatic keep” mentality: once we acquire something, our gut reaction is to keep it. Unfortunately, if all we ever do is add, and never subtract, we
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As we enter our fifth day of “Lighten Up,” we turn our focus to old greeting cards. When working with clients, I frequently come across this category of items. Sometimes we hold onto previous years’ holiday cards, both sent and received. It is also common to have cards you have received for a birthday, anniversary,
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Today is the third day in “Lighten Up! Tips for Letting Go in 2024,” and we are talking about bridal gowns. This one comes up frequently when I’m working with clients. A bridal gown is fairly large, and if you get to the point where no one is realistically going to use it, you might
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Today is the second day of “Lighten Up.” We are just getting started in my monthlong series to help you to let go of things you no longer use, need, or love. Today we will be talking about trophies, ribbons, and prizes. Earning trophies, ribbons, and prizes is fun. We feel a sense of accomplishment
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