Marta writes: how-to make your day instantly better. HOW-TO MAKE YOUR DAY INSTANTLY BETTERby Phoenix Peacock 1) Pride and Prejudice.
Read at least the conversation between Lizzy and Darcy that leads up to the second proposal, if you are short on time. 2) A good cuddle with a loved one (a partner, parent, child or pet will usually do the trick). 3) Chocolate and Glitter. Don't think about the aftermath of either - just dive in and indulge a little. 4) Doing something for someone else. 5) Cooking a good meal. 6) Talking on the phone with a little kid. 7) Calling, emailing, or facebooking friends. 8) Checking your mailbox. 9) A cup of tea - I highly suggest a mix of lavender and chamomile. 10) Finding a reason to laugh. 11) Reconnecting with nature. 6 Ideas for Simple Living I Picked up in Germany.
By Chelsea Fuss | I spent most of July and part of August living in Spreewald, a region of Germany near Berlin, known for their charming forests, canals and cucumber farms!
Life there is simple. People ride bikes, pick wildflowers and grow their own food. I took note of many of the habits and customs while I was there and have already integrated them into my life at home. Take a peek at the ideas I brought home, below! Nggallery id=’123213′ Breakfast Boards Germans love to eat a big breakfast! Ride a Bike! I was surprised to see so many people riding bicycles out in the German countryside. Fresh Herbs! The farms I saw in the Spreewald region of Germany were simple, rustic and functional. Cake and Coffee at 5 It's a German tradition to have coffee and cake at 5:00 everyday. Cultural Sundays In Germany, almost all businesses except restaurants are closed on Sunday by law. Top photo: Chelsea Fuss. Chelsea Fuss is a blogger and prop stylist based in Portland who blogs daily at Frolic!
Practical Happiness & Awesomeness Tips – The Positivity Blog. 42 Ways to Make Life Simpler. Image by notsogoodphotography (license).
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”Confucius “The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.”Ludwig Wittgenstein I love simplifying my life. It makes me more effective and life less stressful. It makes me calmer, more energetic and happier. So today I’d like to share 42 ways to make your life simpler.