It’s hard to believe that the first quarter of the year has passed already. This post is my quarterly summary of links that aim to provide inspiration for those hoping to slow down and enjoy a less busy life. As well as digital links I’ve also included a list of books and magazines for those … More Reading List – First Quarter 2018
As we begin a brand new year, here is my reading list from the final quarter of 2017. Included are the usual selection of articles as well as some books that I found helpful throughout the year. Enjoy. Articles Why is Everyone so Busy? 5 Excellent Reasons To Commit To Less, Today The Cult of … More Reading List – Fourth Quarter 2017
If you are looking for some tips and inspiration for slowing down and living a simpler life then post may be of help. As usual I have compiled a list of articles that I have shared either on Twitter or my Facebook page over the past three months. Enjoy. Lifestyle and Wellbeing Goodbye things, hello … More Reading List – Third Quarter 2017
Life is busy. Sometimes there seems to be no way to escape that reality. Not only do we have persistent demands on our time, but there is also the constant bombardment of information that we have access to on a daily basis. Our brains are often so overloaded that we literally have no time to … More Making Time for Contemplation
This quarter I have spent somewhat less time online in my attempt to create a life less busy, and I hope to write about that experience soon. In the meantime, here is my second quarter reading list for 2017. The links are to articles that I have shared on either Facebook, Twitter or both during … More Reading List – Second Quarter 2017
The first quarter of this year has just flown by. Despite my attempts to slow down my life, it seems I haven’t been able to slow down time. Here is my reading list for the first quarter of 2017. The links here are all articles or links that I have shared on either Facebook, Twitter or … More Reading List – First Quarter 2017
My final post for 2016 is the fourth quarter reading list. Hopefully you’ll find some inspiration as we begin 2017. Happy reading. Lifestyle and Wellbeing The Day I Stopped Saying ‘Hurry Up’ The Richness of Everyday Life 7 Tips To Help You Slow Down and Enjoy Your Life As It Is How Enjoying The Small … More Reading List – Fourth Quarter 2016
I can’t believe we are this far into the year already, but here is my reading list for the third quarter of 2016. The links here are all articles or links that I have shared on either Facebook, Twitter or both during the last few months. I hope you find some interesting things to inspire or … More Reading List – Third Quarter 2016
Earlier this week I was flicking through my Twitter feed and came across a post about the meaning of life. Given my tendency to ponder just this topic, I was intrigued enough to click the link and was taken to the wonderful online Book of Life, created by an organisation called The School of Life. The entry was discussing whether there … More Contemplation and the Meaning of Life
In Praise of Slow by Carl Honoré was published back in 2004 but it is still a great read if you are new to, or passionate about, the idea of slow living. Easy to read and engaging from start to finish, Carl introduces us to the slow movement and covers topics such as slow food, … More Review – In Praise of Slow
I’m not one to try and push things on other people, but when something is good I think it’s important to talk about it, and to share its virtues with anyone willing to listen. I should warn you before I begin that in this post I may seem a little over-enthusiastic, but it’s not often … More Why Womankind Magazine is Essential Reading
I can’t believe the year is half over but here is my reading list for the second quarter of the year. Enjoy. Lifestyle and Wellbeing Science Says Silence Is Much More Important To Our Brains Than We Think How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative A Kinder, Gentler World How less stuff … More Reading List – Second Quarter 2016
On my Facebook page, and via Twitter, I often share links to interesting or inspiring articles or blog entries. I know not everyone is on Facebook, and I think that is is often a very good choice when trying to cultivate a life less busy. Because of this, I thought that each quarter I would include … More Reading List – First Quarter 2016
Learning is one of my passions. I work as a teacher at a local high school primarily with students requiring support for a range of different reasons. I’m also a mum and my girls are without question my first priority. These three things have resulted in me spending a lot of time learning about learning, … More My Thoughts on Learning
A Life Less Busy 