Spring has shown up finally (though I am not saying winter is completely done here.) The swans are building their nest. Buds are showing and the birds are out.

(Pix by Brea Dargis)

And here is a reminder - if you are feeling irritable and run-down, it's time for a little self-care. Not the 3 hours that it would take for all the stuff the magazines want you to do. Simple Self-Care.

1. How much power do you give to your preferences? When things aren't how you like, how unhappy does it make you?

2. When you see yourself getting discouraged with your decluttering, notice what thoughts you are telling yourself. Are they helpful and motivating?

3. Schedule a spa day next week to pamper yourself at home or elsewhere.

4. How are you being in your daily interactions? If you are acting snippy or impatient, you may want to delete something off your list.

5. Take two minutes to stare at something in nature, noticing. Don’t let these daily gifts pass you by.

6. Set a limit on the number of days/times you drive your kids places.

7. Love this quote:

"She inhaled a worry. She exhaled a prayer." ~ Mary Lou Quinlan, author

Next time you are stuck try this: Softening into problems

A reminder that you have Plenty

Create an Emergency Box

Check out this infographic on Happiness and Money

Ease into taking care of yourself in a way that doesn't take a lot of time

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