Category Archives: Smart Habits (New)

Goals and Computer Addictions

Minimalism’s logical extension: Break free from goals Go read this article about how goals don’t really fit with a minimalist lifestyle and then come back and tell me what you think. This is a new concept for me and my … Continue reading

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Your Children Do Not Have Bad Habits. You Do.

“Do Ye Next Thinge.” “Lose this day loitering, and ’twill be the same story To-morrow; and the next, more dilatory: The indecision brings its own delays, And days are lost, lamenting o’er lost days,” -Marlowe Oh my word that sounds … Continue reading

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Good Table Manners

Confession time. I had a baby. He started eating in his high chair while I was busy in the kitchen or reading a book or at the computer. Sitting at the table watching him eat just wasn’t that exciting. I … Continue reading

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A Day Off

After three weeks of Family Boot Camp (Is it boot camp or work camp, I can’t remember?) we took a day off.  I was up WAY too late last night and when I finally dragged myself out of bed at … Continue reading

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Family Work Camp Day Two

See the lifelong family memories we are already creating?  You don’t get fun like this with WII bowling. The Bad News We had just started our morning cleaning when I heard a crash from the kitchen.  Muscles signed up to … Continue reading

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Swiss Family Gallagher

I made an executive decision today.  If children are well enough to make messes then they are well enough to clean them up.  After our crazy week there was a lot to do around here today.  The kids and I … Continue reading

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Schedules Again

I love having a new detailed schedule.  I didn’t have high expectations when I started this.  The schedule is pretty lofty but I didn’t expect to come close to following it any time soon.  I am pleasantly surprised how well … Continue reading

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SMART Schedule

I am still working on my schedule.  I know schedules are scary.  They feel restrictive and uncomfortable.  Why do we want someone telling us what to do and when?  Even if that someone is the person we were yesterday or … Continue reading

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Making an Early Morning Habit

Gossip It’s difficult to say how well my last habit is going to stop gossiping.  I am trying just to not talk about or concern myself with what other people are doing in general. Kelly left a quote on my … Continue reading

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Making a Habit of Minding My Own Business

The most recent habits I have been working on are: #1 Keep my email In Box cleaned out – Every once in a while I let it get filled up again and it causes me stress so I get back … Continue reading

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