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How to Lessen the Chaos and Increase the Peace in Your Home
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on December 22, 2021. Reposted on December 22, 2023. Do you struggle with maintaining a peaceful vibe in your home life? Do family members or roommates all talk at the same time, cut each other off, make lots of noise, and disregard each other’s personal things, space, time, and other ways of being decidedly un-peaceful? It’s the holiday season, and peace is a running theme.…
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Practice Mindful Conversations in the Name of Peace
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on December 20, 2021. Reposted on December 20, 2023 Searching for ways to invite more peace into your life? One simple way to practice peaceful relations with other people is by having mindful conversations. Did you know that arguments and conflict often stem from misunderstandings? This is the result of careless and too-quick communication. We can avoid the types of misunderstandings that put us at…
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How to Communicate Peacefully
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on December 12, 2021. Reposted on December 12, 2023. When you think of peaceful communication, what comes to mind? Do you envision Buddhist monks and other religious figures? There is actually a course and book called Communicate like a Buddhist by Cynthia Kane. Yes, believe it or not, the simple act of being kind to others in the name of cultivating peace can be defined…
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Ways to Seek Peace during the Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on December 6, 2021. Reposted on December 6, 2023. Wondering how you can share more peace with others during the holiday season? Spreading peaceful feelings to other people can have a positive effect on our overall well-being. This is because when we show kindness, patience, tolerance, and understanding toward our fellow humans, we activate a sense of calm, and it becomes contagious. An easygoing and…
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Christmas Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Enjoyable
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 16, 2019. Updated on December 24, 2022. One disadvantage of social media — it emphasizes the relentless pursuit of perfection in all things… If you believe popular media and holiday guides, you may think that everything to do with Christmas from the tree and decorations to the food, and even how you wrap your gifts has to be perfect. That’s simply not true.…
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How to Reduce your Giving Without Feeling Like a Scrooge
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published in December 2019. Updated on December 22, 2022. Being generous is important. There’s no greater time of year to give than during the holidays but it doesn’t take long for the list of opportunities to give to outgrow your ability to be generous. Sometimes you’ve simply got to cut back. This can leave you feeling guilty and fearful you’ll be perceived as a Scrooge. There…
