Dirty dishes clutter the kitchen. Area rugs have been violently thrown off-center by our 2-year-old boxers' escapades. A mountain of shoes - which I often scream about but also contribute to (hypocrisy) - have taken formation by the front door. If you understand, you're in the right place. My home is not all that lacks order. A season of complex emotions, sleepless nights, and apathy make work, relationships, and my personal health journey challenging. The overwhelming disorder seems to taunt me:
External AND internal noise and clutter overwhelm me. I am overstimulated, underperforming, burned out, tired, and DONE! I daydream about simplicity. I envision a peaceful life that simple systems offer, carefully created systems to support my personal goals, home environment, and professional success. I can feel the productivity possible when thriving in an orderly environment that guides me through a structured and well-planned day. I fantasize about clear and healthy boundaries in relationships that enhance my well-being and transform my mindset. Daydreaming is over. It's time to take action! This year I'll attempt a life renovation as I search for simplicity. I will do this while parenting two teenagers, running a nonprofit organization, managing a home, and maintaining healthy relationships (I hope). Sure, it will look a lot like rebuilding a plane while in flight. But, here is the thing about a mid-flight renovation, you never let go of anything essential. Bruce Lee once said, "It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials.". Attaining and maintaining simplicity requires a bit of hacking. Where to start? At the finish line!
My search for simplicity extends beyond my personal life to my professional life. However, for the sake of simplicity, I will start this journey with a focus on my well-being, home, and relationships. I have identified five foundational areas that will transform my way of life if simplified. I have created a clear and universal vision for each of these areas. I invite you to adopt these visions for your life and to join me on this journey. 1. Spiritual Health Vision A consistent and disciplined spiritual practice strengthens my tether to the Lord. This deepening connection helps me joyfully fulfill my God-given purpose. 2. Physical Health Vision A keen focus on healthy eating and engaging in physical activities will exemplify love and care for my body and model a healthy lifestyle for others. 3. Mental Health Vision I lead my life with self-awareness, acceptance, and realistic expectations. I seek out support and community as needed and am constantly striving to become a better version of myself. 4. Home Building Vision Consistent and intentional time together strengthens our humility, care, and love for one another. 5. Home Management Vision Simple Systems ensure everyone takes responsibility for their domain and contributes to an orderly communal space. Many steps lay between this vision and where I am now. The Simplicity Survey is a tool I created to measure my progress as I begin working toward it. Want to join me on this journey? Take the survey! Then, schedule a meeting with me to design actionable next steps together. If this vision does not align with your life, create your own. We can use our meeting time to work on this. Concerned about being slammed with marketing emails, up-sales, or hidden fees? There are none! I am not here to complicate things for you. I am a business owner, working mother, wife, creator, and avid volunteer. I am looking for other women leaders and mothers who want to work their way back to a simpler, more focused, and more connected lifestyle.
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AuthorLife is complicated! Complexities are inescapable. Sadly, we make it harder on ourselves than it has to be. We are our own worst enemies. I am a nonprofit Founder & CEO, a mother, wife, avid volunteer, and so much more. I am a visionary, creative expert, and I LOVE learning. I strive for perfection that is non-existent, want to be all things for all people (which is impossible) and carry peace with me wherever I go. This, my friends, is exhausting! Aside from the heightened complications I provide myself, endless choices, opportunities, and change heighten the complexity around me. My Search for Simplicity in 2023 is an authentic pursuit of three specific criteria: my relationship with God, my relationship with myself, and my impact on this world. This blog will be a conduit for me to share my personal journey and the tools & resources I build to support it. I invite you to take part in this journey with me. To access all our tools and resources as they are developed, follow our Facebook Page. Alternatively, you can pop on the site week-to-week for new content. Finally, I am not in this space alone. If you are ready to simplify your life as well, let's connect! ArchivesCategories
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