Life has a way of accumulating clutter—both physical and mental. As Tatiana and I approach our third wedding anniversary, we've realized it's time for a change. We're dedicating this August to simplifying our lives, improving our habits, and refocusing on what truly matters. Here's how we're making it happen: Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics.com on Pexels.com 1. Decluttering Our Space and Minds It started with a simple act: shredding old papers from our rental property's garage. This small step snowballed into a full-blown decluttering mission. I even tackled my smartphone, deleting 50 unnecessary apps, including Facebook. It's amazing how much mental space these digital possessions were occupying. The process is liberating. Each
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José concluded his distinguished 13-year career at Vanguard at age 44, stepping away from corporate life to embrace an early retirement. As a project manager, he expertly orchestrated the creation and delivery of educational materials—both digital and print—for 401(k) participants, ensuring resources reached millions of investors. Today, he embraces life's simpler pleasures: quality time with family, pursuit of passion projects, discovery of new adventures, and leisurely meals in his garden oasis.
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We are so like minded! I wish I could show you my journal/planner where I put under “this week’s focus”-Back to Basics!! Then I read this and thought wow I am going in the right direction. It feels good to know that I am not the only one who thinks these things are crucial. For me, it is also about clearing my mind as well. The fall semester (Academically) is typically a busy time for me at work, with that being said every other aspect of my life should be more organized. With little time to spare I am taking one hour a day to de-clutter. As well as reintroducing routines to my schedule that help me cope with the busy times. Summer is usually a time where drinking becomes a part of anything you do. I also started the month with a detox mindset. Overall, great article it hit home for me in all its points. Cheers to August! (with no alcohol) 🙂
Hi! Yes, it’s great to feel that you’re not alone on this journey. I’m glad the article hit home with you as well. It’s day 22 of our detox/dry month and it’s going fantastic. Besides the fact that we already saved $106 by not drinking, we feel great and it hasn’t been as bad as we thought. You just have to replace the alcoholic drinks with regular drinks. For example, we’ve been drinking lemonade at home and adding blueberries to make it fun. Sometimes you just need to have something cold to grab in the hot weather. It’s all about replacing a bad habit with a good one. Cheers!
Well done on staying dry! Doing the same thing here and haven’t looked back since April. Much cheaper and healthier liver ? also supports my health goals of dropping a few pounds over the next four weeks. Now that’s what I call a win-win deal ?
It’s great to find company on the dry journey. April? That’s outstanding! I’m sure that the savings add up nicely. We already saved $87 this month by not drinking. I’m sure the liver appreciates it. Keep it up!