I’m not just a fan of New Year’s resolutions, I’m a cheerleader for them, and for positive change in our lives in general. As a former counselor who’s worked with a full spectrum of folks — from underachieving college students and the worried well to late-stage alcoholics and drug addicts – I have a realistic [...]
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How To Follow Through On New Year’s Resolutions
December 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · health & well being, lifestyle, simplicity
Tags: addictions·decluttering·exercise·habits·New Years resolutions
Top Five New Years Resolutions That Make A Difference
December 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment · energy, lifestyle, money, simplicity, sustainability
I’m back after a break spent with family, helping my mother-in-law Joan pass away peacefully at Providence Hospital here in Portland. Joan was a passionate soul who believed in making the world a better place. For that reason and because she cultivated thrift during the Great Depression like most of her generation, I think she [...]
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