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Working in an office has one big benefit that many people didn’t appreciate until working remotely became the norm.
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Doing acts of service can feel like a big challenge – just one more thing to add to your already long to-do list.
But what if making time to be of service to yourself and your community could actually make you happier and more productive?
My friend Kate Hanley is all about the idea that being generous and making small changes in your life pays off.
She’s an expert on how to make small but meaningful changes in your life that will have a big impact.
You can check out our full conversation here.
Here are some highlights from the conversation::
Make it seasonal.
When you’re trying to come up with plans for doing service or helping your community, take the season into consideration. For example, one of Kate’s goals is to start a compost bin. Leaves are really important for composting, so fall is a great time to start helping the environment in this small but important way.
Let people know you care.
Kate loves sending thank you notes, because it’s a small gesture that can make someone’s day. Sending a note will remind you to slow down and give thanks to the people in your life, whether it’s your child’s teacher or a new client. I can’t agree enough with this – I still send paper thank you notes whenever possible!
Think local.
Being a better person doesn’t mean you have to save the whole world! Instead, look in your community for ways to give back and make a difference. Drop off some canned goods at a food drive or attend a pasta dinner fundraiser. These acts of service will help you feel more connected to your community.
But like Kate says, self care also means being mindful of yourself in relation to the people around you, whether that’s your family, co-workers, or neighbors.
When you feel good about your place in your community, you put yourself in the best position to be happy, healthy, and productive.
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It’s important to have a good balance of work and play, social time and alone time. But at the end of the day, what’s it all for?
There are hundreds of self-help books on how to find your passion or change career path to something more inspiring.
But as my friend Terri would say, window cleaners don’t have that job because they have a passion for clean glass. There’s a certain level of practicality to what we do as well as a need to be financially stable.
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Over the years I’ve spoken to a wide variety of people about their lists, some who always cross every item off their lists and some struggling to make lists at all. But there is one thing we all seem to have in common when it comes to lists – guilt over not getting it all done.
Even when it’s a small item I haven’t crossed off my list I feel compelled to find some reason why. I couldn’t get milk because I left a meeting late or I didn’t go for a run because it was too cold this morning.
The excuses we make always find something else other than ourselves at fault.
It’s not because we are necessarily trying to shift the blame, but because our brains like stories. We understand concepts and ideas better when they are presented in narrative form. So when we miss an item on our list we want to have a ‘story’ as to why it’s still there.
These stories can sometimes have positive effects on our lives, just by believing you’re a more lucky or more confident person you can make it so. But the stories we tell ourselves can also hold us back. We might avoid trying something new or taking on a difficult challenge because we believe we aren’t good enough or smart enough.
Once you release that it’s mostly in your head you can start to break out of these negative behaviour patterns. Read more
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We’re part way through December and the holiday season is truly upon us, all the store fronts are decorated, the malls are pumping Christmas music and Hanukkah begins tomorrow! The thing about December is that it’s easy to get overwhelmed, to commit to too many social engagements or get too many presents for people you don’t really know that well!
As you know I’m a big fan of essentialism and I’ll be treating this holiday season exactly the same. My recommendation would be to think of the one thing you want to do before January (I know, really just one thing!) and put all your focus into that.
You don’t have to forget about everything else, but keep your number one priority in mind. Here are some example priorities and how to make the most out of them:
To spend more time with family – Holidays are meant to be about family, but we can sometimes end up spending more time making awkward small talk with your cousin’s neighbor than with your actual family. Politely decline invitations from the people you don’t really need to see and instead make a plan to hang out with your kids or your parents – even if it’s just staying on the sofa and watching Christmas movies.Read more
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