“I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.”
—John Burroughs
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Tag: Priorities
Why You Need a Vacation
I just returned from a lovely beach vacation in the Florida panhandle, so this seems like an opportune time to talk about the value of vacations. A recent survey found that just over half of U.S. professionals don’t use all their vacation days, and the number is even higher among Millennials (especially Millennial women). That’s despite the fact that Americans already have fewer paid vacation days than Europeans. But taking a vacation isn’t a luxury. There are very good reasons to take some time off and get away (aside from the fact that not taking your paid vacation days means you’re leaving money on the table and essentially volunteering). Read more
Quote of the Week
“A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.”
—Paulo Coelho
Letting Go of Shoulds
I have a confession to make: I don’t really like golf. I mean, it’s okay. If I were forced to spend an afternoon playing golf, I wouldn’t hate it. I’d probably enjoy being outdoors and socializing as I made my way through 18 holes. But I don’t love it. The few times I’ve played a full round of golf, I got pretty bored by about the 11th hole. Golfing is okay, but it wouldn’t be my first choice for how I want to spend my free time and money.
Project 333: Who’s With Me?
Over the past few months (years?), a thought has occurred to me with increasing frequency: I spend a LOT of time, mental energy, and money on what I wear. From reading fashion blogs, to planning the next day’s outfit, to trying to find the perfect companion for that unique item I bought, to online shopping, to trying on and returning purchases, clothes and accessories have claimed too much of my life. So I’m ready to say enough. It’s time to refocus all that energy and money on more important things.