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By: The 20 Most Life-Altering Concepts I’ve Ever Embraced | Depression–A journey of 101,1001 days or of a Life Time

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:09:28 +0000

[...] than trying to do it all, pick what is most important and spend your time and energy on those things. This all ties in with simplifying and focusing on [...]

By: Des idées pour se changer la vie « Mon Etoile Intérieure

Des idées pour se changer la vie « Mon Etoile Intérieure — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:50:02 +0000

[...] than trying to do it all, pick what is most important and spend your time and energy on those things. This all ties in with simplifying and focusing on [...]

By: jenny123

jenny123 — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:37:18 +0000

So the first thing to do if you want to maintain focus is to practice maintaining focus. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve ever learned about time management is the idea to focus on one thing at a time for an extended period of time.

By: sapir

sapir — Sun, 15 May 2011 21:59:14 +0000

wow, lots of thinking that invested in this post. thank you for sharing this interesting and useful ideas!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:50:48 +0000

Excellent post Barrie! You are so right, and this concept can be life-changing in different ways to different people. I wish I could share this with everyone out there that feels ‘stuck’ in their life and circumstances. I think finding the strength to make the right changes in your life is the hardest part.

By: nic

nic — Thu, 12 May 2011 19:00:10 +0000

To make sure these nice clothes and things go to the ‘right person’ has been my way of avoiding doing the deed of letting go. The thrift store can handle ‘em, or have a clothes swap…
ok, ok, here I go…

By: Tess Giles Marshall

Tess Giles Marshall — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:23:38 +0000

Fabulous post with really good advice. I really do think that we get to a point when our ‘stuff’ owns us, not the other way around.
Another suggestion: when we’re feeling completely overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, it can help to hire a professional clutter cleaner. I did this a few years ago when I was working long hours, had low energy and my home had sunk beneath the ‘stuff’. The wonderful Beverly (link here for British readers: http://www.cluttergone.co.uk/index.html) came into my home for two days and together we cleaned, boxed, dumped, freecycled and trashed. She gave me the impetus to get going and the end result was such peace of mind.

By: Justin | Mazzastick

Justin | Mazzastick — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:44:10 +0000

It’s so true that our lives are over-filled with things that do not resonate with us. Life would be a true blessing if we only did things that are in alignment with who we really are.

By: Dr. Cris Green

Dr. Cris Green — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:30:55 +0000

This is great advice. I believe that is why so many of us are living a life devoid of our dreams. The post really puts your Intention for your life into action. Love it!

By: The Vizier

The Vizier — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:02:21 +0000

Haha Barrie,

I am better as an armchair general than a soldier in the army. Although I love strategy and tactics, I dislike being in a real war and battle; too much needless suffering. In any case, I did serve in the army for 2 1/2 years. Conscription is compulsory here in Singapore so I know what it is really like. Now if everyone could just take out their aggression in computer games, maybe the world might be a better place.