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Thursday, October 31, 2013

REPOST: Seed of Imagination (from soulseeds.com)



Anxiety uses imagination to 
picture something you don’t want. 

Vision uses imagination to picture something you DO want. 

Either way, your mind opens a window to the future. Why not choose the awesome view, one that excites and inspires you, one that builds optimism and gives you an oceanic sense of possibility.

(from soulseeds.com)

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

SPH says..."Beautify Your Heart"





TAKE A DEEP BREATH and..."Beautify Your Heart"

“The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart.” ~Rumi


TAKE A DEEP BREATH, EXHALE, AND REMEMBER...
"BEAUTIFY YOUR HEART."-SPH

THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION: 
What will you do to enhance the beauty of your heart?

Sunday, October 27, 2013

TAKE A DEEP BREATH and remember..."You Create What You Believe"

“Create the highest grandest vision possible for your life because you become what you believe.” ~Oprah Winfrey


TAKE A DEEP BREATH, EXHALE, AND REMEMBER...
"YOU CREATE WHAT YOU BELIEVE."

THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION: 
What do you believe is possible for YOUR life?

Saturday, October 26, 2013

TAKE A DEEP BREATH and... "Be Kind to Yourself Today"


“May there be kindness in your heart when you gaze within.” ~John O'Donohue

TAKE A DEEP BREATH, EXHALE, AND REMEMBER...
"BE KIND TO YOURSELF."

THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION: 
What kind words will you say to yourself today?

Friday, October 25, 2013

TAKE A DEEP BREATH and remember..."You Can Choose"


“It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.” ~Lena Horne



TAKE A DEEP BREATH, EXHALE, AND REMEMBER...

"YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR WAY."



THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION: 
How will you choose to carry your load today?

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

TAKE A DEEP BREATH and remember...."Our Hearts Know"


“Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends.” ~Hafiz

TAKE A DEEP BREATH, EXHALE, AND REMEMBER...
"OUR HEARTS KNOW OUR COMMON HUMANITY."

THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION: 
Have you opened your heart to our interconnectedness and common humanity?

Saturday, October 19, 2013

TAKE A DEEP BREATH and..."Recognize the Power of Your Words"

Words are so very important to our life. The written and spoken word determines what we do in life and how we do it. And, since words ultimately guide our actions, it is important for us to speak words of truth, love, and every good thing we desire into existence. ~Iyanla Vanzant

Photo: Words are so very important to our life. The written and spoken word determines what we do in life and how we do it. And, since words ultimately guide our actions, it is important for us to speak words of truth, love, and every good thing we desire into existence.
(photo from facebook.com/DrIyanlaVanzant)



TAKE A DEEP BREATH, EXHALE, AND REMEMBER...
"YOUR WORDS HAVE POWER."

THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION: 
How will you use your words for good today?


www.focusandflow365.com 

REPOST: 9 Lesser-Known Tips for Getting & Staying Organized | World of Psychology (from psychcentral.com)

9 Lesser-Known Tips for Getting & Staying Organized | World of Psychology:
'via Blog this'


9 Lesser-Known Tips for Getting And Staying OrganizedBeing organized offers a slew of benefits. It gives you peace of mind and saves you money, since “you can find and use what you own instead of buying more,” said Jamie Novak, author of several books on organizing, including The Get Organized Answer Book, 1000 Best Quick and Easy Time-Saving Strategies and 1000 Best Quick and Easy Organizing Secrets.
It also helps you stay connected to others. “When you’re disorganized you miss events and stop inviting people over your home.”
It helps you feel more confident and capable. And it saves you time, she said. A lot of it. In fact, “the average person wastes almost an hour a day searching for misplaced items like house keys, reading glasses and important pieces of paper.”
But you might already know that. What you might be less familiar with is how to actually stay organized, especially if you’re pressed for time (like most of us are).
Below you’ll find nine expert tips to help you start organizing your space and keep it organized.

1. Define what organization means for you.
There’s no one size fits all when it comes to organization. That’s why professional organizer Emily Wilska encourages clients to create their own definition of being organized, instead of adopting what they see in magazines, on TV or in other homes.
For instance, maybe your primary focus isn’t aesthetics but function, she said. Maybe you need a system that helps you get out the door quicker. Or you need an organized kitchen because you love to cook. Or you need organizational systems that are easy enough for your kids and spouse to maintain.
2. Start with what motivates you.
Starting is often the hardest part, so go with what’s motivating to you. For instance, some people are motivated by tackling the toughest task first, said Wilska, owner of The Organized Life and author of the book Organizing Your Home: Decluttering Solutions and Storage Ideas.
If that’s you, start with something that annoys you daily, such as the messy table in the hallway you pass on your way outside.
“Others might want an easy win to ease into a larger or more difficult project.” If that’s you, pick something that’s going to be meaningful but won’t take much time, she said. This might be cleaning out a junk drawer or organizing your mantle.
3. Create an organizing playlist.
“Music can get you moving,” so listening to a playlist can be motivating, Novak said. If you’re picking up for 10 minutes, that’s just two or three of your favorite songs, she said.
4. Create deadlines.
Deadlines are great motivators for filling at least one bag, Novak said. She suggested creating a deadline by calling a charity to pick up your donations or scheduling an appointment to drop them off.
5. Get it out of your house.
A critical part of the organizing process is dispersing whatever you don’t want, Wilska said. When you’re sorting and decide to get rid of something, get it out of the house, whether it’s into the recycling bin or to Goodwill, she said.
That’s because when you put it in the hall closet, you just watch “it get reabsorbed into that space [and] it can start to feel like why did I even bother?” Try dedicating 15 minutes a month for dropping things off, she said.
6. Avoid being a “weekend warrior.”
On TV we often see people devoting an entire weekend to organizing a room or years’ worth of clutter, Wilska said. The problem is that this “quickly becomes overwhelming and exhausting.”
And, if you don’t finish, you feel like you’ve wasted the whole weekend and the last thing you want to do is start cleaning again, she said. Instead, clean small areas in small chunks of 30 minutes to 3 hours tops.
7. Be mindful of new things.
“Every item we have in our space we have to give some time, attention, effort and energy to,” Wilska said. It’s easier to control what things come into our homes than to have to go through them, clean them, store them, make decisions on whether to keep them, and then eventually find another home for them, she said.
“A really crucial part of being organized over the long term is to develop a consciousness over what we continue to acquire.”
So the next time you’re getting ready to buy something, Wilska suggested asking yourself: “What’s the actual use I have for this item? Where is it going to go? Do I have something else that does the same thing?” Some people find it helpful to wait 24 hours before buying.
8. Have help.
It’s easier to start organizing and stick with it when you have someone keeping you accountable. Novak suggested seeking someone who’s also trying to get organized, such as a friend, colleague or neighbor.
“Set up a weekly time to connect by phone to tell each other what you’re going to work on … Check back with each other to confirm the project has been completed.”
9. Reward yourself.
A good way to maintain momentum when you’re organizing is to reward yourself, according to both experts.
Instead of rewarding yourself with things, such as a new gadget or pair of shoes, “do something nice and out of the ordinary,” Wilska said. This might mean going to lunch with a friend, hosting others at your home, buying fresh flowers or seeing a movie, she said.
Novak suggested other rewards such as getting coffee out or watching your favorite show.
If you do need new organizing gadgets, avoid getting them right away. Do the tough stuff of organizing first. Then use the gadgets as a reward after you’re done, Wilska said.


Wednesday, October 16, 2013

TAKE A DEEP BREATH and..."Let Your Soul Blossom"

“Let us be grateful to those who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” ~Marcel Proust

TAKE A DEEP BREATH, EXHALE, AND REMEMBER...
"LET YOUR SOUL BLOSSOM."

THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION: 
What will you do today to participate in the blossoming of someone's soul?

Monday, October 14, 2013

REPOST: The Prize (from notsalmon.com)




TAKE A DEEP BREATH, EXHALE, AND REMEMBER...
"Keep your eyes on the prize."



TAKE A DEEP BREATH and...."See The Good"

“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.” ~John Lubbock


TAKE A DEEP BREATH, EXHALE, AND REMEMBER...
"SEE THE GOOD."

THE FOCUS AND FLOW QUESTION: 
What are you really looking for?

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

The Art of Design Inspiration



via Blog - WishHunt http://www.wishhunt.com/blog/2013/10/9/the-art-of-design-inspiration

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