Improvments

Posted on April 30, 2025 by msw blog

When I was younger, I resolved that I wouldn’t wait until New Year’s Day to make any improvements to my life and myself. So I do not make any New Year’s resolutions. –Philip Yabut, Washington

Instead of resolutions, I use “nudge words,” which I learned about by reading The Post. They’ve helped me create a thread connecting goals I set for myself. I’ve even persuaded my partner, and my siblings and their spouses, to participate with their own nudge words. I hold myself accountable by thinking and talking about my objectives. –Sandra Steege, San Jose

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Freshen Up Your Vacuuming

Posted on April 29, 2025 by msw blog

Add a strongly scented essential oil (such as lavender) to tissue or a paper towel and place it in your vacuum bag or dust bin. This will help mask any musky smells stuck in your vacuum and lightly infuse the air and carpeting when in use.

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Celebrate Today

Posted on April 29, 2025 by msw blog

“I used to know a clever toast, but pshaw! I cannot think of it—so fill your glass to anything and, bless your souls, I’ll drink to it!”

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Daily Anchor

Posted on April 28, 2025 by msw blog

Start the day with intentional silence. Intentional silence or a regular mindfulness meditation practice allows you to let go of the noise and everything that is not essential, to replenish and to connect with your deepest values, purpose and daily intentions. That attunement sets the tone for your day and your interactions with the world around you.

End the day with a non-judgemental, mindful reflection on your daily activities and interactions with others. What might you have done differently to better align with your values and intentions? What gave you the greatest sense of aliveness and connection to your core values? Who may you need to make amends with? What are you most grateful for?

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Clean Under Your Oven

Posted on April 28, 2025 by msw blog

Let’s be honest. The space under your oven probably never gets cleaned, and that’s likely because you don’t know how to even get under there. Well there’s an easy trick that will make cleaning that crevice a breeze. Did you know you can remove the bottom drawer? Once its removed, you can clean under there with spray, vacuum, whatever you’d like!

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