Get more done every day; three habits of uncommonly focused people

Focused people get more done every day. That’s not likely to be a surprise to anyone. The challenge for most of us though, is finding that focus when we feel like we’re in the center of a maelstrom. And, guess what? You’re not doing yourself any favours by multitasking. Focused people don’t multitask. They focus. …

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10 Wardrobe Items You Should Immediately Get Rid Of

Do you stand in front of your wardrobe, doors open, frowning at the contents? You do? Well, take heart. You’re not the only one. Over the last six months or so, I’ve been working on reducing the clutter in my life. My closet is just one area in which it seems I have a problem …

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4 Tips for Seekers of Freedom and Fulfillment

four tips for seekers of freedom and fulfillment

Freedom and fulfillment. Two words that define success for Hal Elrod, me and quite possibly many of you, too. Freedom is the external hallmark of success for me. Freedom to choose how I spend my time, my money and my energy. Fulfillment is my internal hallmark of success. I look for and need fulfillment in the …

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How to Change Your Life by Changing 6 Simple Habits

How can you change your life by changing just 6 simple habits? Building these simple habits into your day helps create a growth mindset which in turn, brings new opportunities to you and can change your life. Habits sneak into our lives because they make our lives easier, not necessarily better. It’s time to choose …

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The Benefits of the 10 Item Wardrobe

Anyone who knows me, knows how ironic it is that I’m writing a piece about clothes, even if it is about the 10 item wardrobe and not what’s trendy this season. This is because I’m generally known for my casual approach to my wardrobe. My signature look is jeans and a t-shirt. That’s been my …

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Inspiring Quotes for When You’re Having One of THOSE Days

inspirational quotes for when times are tough

We’ve all had them, haven’t we? One of those days… The days when it seems nothing’s going quite right. Money is tight. You don’t know if you’re heading in the right direction. You’re not sure if what you’re doing is working. Or, all that, plus you burned the bottom of the pan when you were …

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4 Reasons to Own Less Stuff

4 reasons to own less stuff

Reasons to own less stuff… How many reasons do you need? It would be easy to put together a list of 10, 20… Maybe even 100 valid reasons to own less stuff. The truth is though, there are only four that really matter: More Money More Happiness More Freedom Less Stress I’m all for owning …

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When Money Is Tight – Tips for Living on Next to Nothing

When money is tight, you need to be honest with yourself and then you need to get really creative. Obviously, finding ways to increase your income are important, too but sometimes it’s just not possible to commit any extra time or energy to earning more money. If that’s you, then, these simple tips might help …

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7 Simple Steps to Make the Most of Every Day

7 simple steps to make the most of every day

We should all make the most of every day. Since I made the decision to join Sarah in her quest to reach $10k earnings (freelance & website) per month by the end of October 2016, I’ve realised I need to get a lot better at making the most of my day. I might not have …

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Kick-Ass Ways to Declutter Like a Ninja!

declutter like a ninja - smart money simple life

I know… Declutter like a Ninja?! But think about it, Ninjas are the epitome of getting the job done – quick. I know I’m not alone in my struggle to declutter my home. The task can seem so big and overwhelming that sometimes just knowing where to start is a challenge. If that’s you (it …

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