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Recently I’ve explored the idea of embracing a minimalist life.  I’m not talking about living in a one room house with a chair and a light, or even denying myself some of the luxuries that I truly love.  But I AM talking about rejecting excess, simplifying my daily processes and spending time on what brings me joy.
Some of those principles …

Addressing the cloud hanging over your head can be a daunting task.  And no, I’m not talking about weather systems.
I’m talking about the task you’ve been procrastinating on for days, weeks, maybe months.  In some cases, the deadline may have passed and now the task is hopelessly overdue, and your gut reaction is to keep pushing it to the backburner …

Over the weekend, I spent a considerable amount of time thinking about all of the personal development work that I want to accomplish.  Many of those projects related to the content here at OPTED Magazine.  Sometimes the research and articles posted here become my own advice for how to improve my life and make progress!
So, it got me thinking: readers …

Did you know that “National Clean Out Your Garage Day” is the first Saturday after Labor Day?  That means tomorrow people across the country will be taking the opportunity to clean out clutter that has accumulated in the garage.
And there are some great reasons to clean out your garage.
A survey by the Lehigh Group stated that:
According to the survey of …

Have you ever found blocks of your day that turn into “dead” time?  You might face an unexpected line at the DMV (okay –there’s always a line) or a delay on the commuter train.  As you wait to accomplish the tasks that you’ve set out to accomplish, you find a window of time where you could take advantage of multi-tasking.
For …

“The things you own end up owning you  (Tyler Derden, Fight Club)
In the last week I’ve read three articles that all contained a common theme: possessions defining our lives.
One article discussed the fun question we’ve all asked ourselves “if you were sent to a desert island, what 5 objects would you bring with you?”  Another article referenced in our moving …

It might be laziness, it might be a rhetorical question, it might be nothing but annoying.  But for many there is that family member, friend or coworker that asks you a question that they could easily find the answer to on their own.  Don’t have time to do someone elses work for them?  Try Let Me Google That For You.
Let …

We all have too much stuff.  Think about the last time you used half (or even more) of the things in your home and you’ll find the majority of what you own are “extras” that are taking up space.  And most of us aren’t living in mansions, let’s be honest, so space is limited — everything you brought into your …