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Washing Dishes

Posted on April 5, 2025 by msw blog

 In The Miracle of Mindfulness, the late spiritual leader and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh wrote: “If while washing dishes, we think only of the cup of tea that awaits us, thus hurrying to get the dishes out of the way as if … Continue reading →

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Allowance

Posted on October 26, 2024 by msw blog

Getting an allowance as a child made me a better money manager, but for all the wrong reasons,” a Virginia reader wrote. “I was the oldest child and was given an allowance of $5 a week (1962-68) to cook for my … Continue reading →

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Timing Procrastination

Posted on October 16, 2024 by msw blog

The 5-minute rule is a cognitive behavioral therapy technique that helps people overcome procrastination and increase productivity It involves committing to working on a task for just five minutes, and then deciding whether to continue or stop. The rule is based on … Continue reading →

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State Your Goal

Posted on September 21, 2024 by msw blog

It’s tough to motivate yourself if you can’t pinpoint why you’re doing something, says Amy Tokos, a certified professional organizer based in Kansas City, Missouri. So identify the reason you’re clearing out space—you need a spot to practice yoga, for example. “If … Continue reading →

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Grocery List

Posted on September 19, 2024 by msw blog

My parents sent me to the storeto buy a loaf of bread.I came home with a puppyand a parakeet instead. I came home with a guinea pig,a hamster and a cat,a turtle and a lizardand a friendly little rat. I … Continue reading →

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