by MaryV | Jul 16, 2019 | Advice, Attitude adjustment, Baby Boomers, Benefits of downsizing, Change, Closet clearing, Clothing, Clutter, Cornerstone content, Decluttering, decluttering tips, Downsizing, Downsizing Tips, Feeling stuck, Gen X, Good habits, Midlife, Motivation, Senior Planning, Senior Transitioning, Shame, Sorting, Space Clearing
Shame and vulnerability burst out of the closet 7 years ago, thanks to the incomparable Brene Brown. Her groundbreaking research shed light into how they suppress our courage to live an authentic life. Facing our vulnerabilities is never easy. However, it’s the...
by MaryV | Jun 13, 2019 | Advantages of decluttering, Advice, Attitude adjustment, Baby Boomers, Benefits of downsizing, Benefits of downsizing, Change, Clutter, Cornerstone content, Decluttering, decluttering tips, Downsizing, Downsizing Tips, Feeling stuck, Gen X, Good habits, Helping older parents, Midlife, Motivation, Planning, Positive Vibes, Senior Planning, Sorting, Space Clearing
Ever notice how everyone agrees without hesitation that decluttering is a good thing? That they should really get going with it? Yet why do so many of us hesitate and leave it at that? Honestly, it’s the overwhelming feeling that holds us back! It descends upon...
by MaryV | May 21, 2019 | Advice, Attitude adjustment, Baby Boomers, Change, Closet clearing, Clothing, Clutter, Cornerstone content, Decluttering, decluttering tips, Downsizing Tips, Feeling stuck, Gen X, Good habits, inherited stuff, Midlife, Motivation, Planning, Senior Planning, Senior Transitioning, sentimental stuff, Sorting, Space Clearing
If you’re like me, you have a compulsion to do things well…I mean, really well! It’s a habit I’ve had since I can remember. I’ve heard this trait referred to as being “driven”. And sure, it’s served me well with taking...
by MaryV | May 7, 2019 | Advice, Attitude adjustment, Baby Boomers, Change, Cornerstone content, Feeling stuck, Gen X, Good habits, Health, Midlife, Motivation, Planning, Positive Vibes
Get out of that rut! Who ever says, “I love change!” Hardly anyone and with good reason: it often means work! It takes energy. It calls for a new mindset. But above all, it means we have to shift from what we’ve thought, felt or done for some time to...
by MaryV | Apr 30, 2019 | Advice, Attitude adjustment, Baby Boomers, Change, Cornerstone content, Feeling stuck, Gen X, Good habits, Midlife, Motivation
The best part of setting a new goal? It’s the thrill of thinking about achieving something we long for or dream about! We tell ourselves “This time I’m really going to do it!” or “My life will be wonderful when I’ve mastered...
by MaryV | Apr 7, 2019 | Advice, Attitude adjustment, Baby Boomers, Change, Cornerstone content, Feeling stuck, Good habits, Just for Fun, Midlife, Positive Vibes, Sunshine Blogger Award
Shining and Striping in London! When I was a little girl, one of my favorite songs that my dad would sing was “You Are My Sunshine”. I was the only girl in a family of five so I’ll admit he definitely doted on me and I responded with seeking to put a...
