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Listen to Your Intuition: 3 Reasons Why

April 14, 2015 By Uncoveries

In this society, there are many who are determined to follow the well-worn or more certain path, even if they don’t necessarily agree with it. This is a great trait if the motivation is soundly based; it demonstrates a willingness to stick it out, showing determination and grit. However, if you’re doing something you don’t care about or believe in, it’s never worth it.

Not listening to your intuition is damaging in the short-term and especially over the long-term. When you don’t listen to the one voice that matters the most, you are letting the most important person down in the worst way possible–yourself.

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How to Simplify Your Thoughts

April 6, 2015 By Uncoveries

In my efforts to embrace simplicity across as much of my life as possible, I’ve found amazing benefits in simplifying what goes on in the mind.

Unchecked and allowed free reign, the thoughts in your head can be destructive, distracting and nonproductive. The impact can range from decreased energy, indecision, irritability, to hopelessness and unhappiness.

Your thoughts are powerful and, with practice, entirely within your control.

In simplifying your thoughts, you’ll be able to dedicate more of your energy and productivity towards important goals and tasks. Each of us has a continuous stream of internal dialogue and thoughts going through our head each day. Are you aware of the content your mind is creating? By going through these 4 tips, you’ll be able to simplify your thoughts to focus on what will be the most productive.

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5 Quick Tips to Simplify Your Home

March 30, 2015 By Uncoveries

Imagine this. You open the door to your home and walk into a place of peace and tranquility. Is this what you see when you enter your home?

If what you see instead is a battleground of chaos, you have the power to change it with a few simple tips. Follow these quick tips to simplify your home every day and over time to create an environment where you can relax, enjoy and focus on living the life you really want. The state of your primary environment makes a huge difference on your quality of life, so what are you waiting for?

Here are 5 quick tips to simplify your home and create a home sanctuary.

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5 Ways to Spend Your Energy More Intentionally

March 23, 2015 By Uncoveries

You only have a finite amount of energy in a day. Many people begin their day in a hurry, rushing from one thing to the next. They end up exhausted in the evening time, perhaps feeling like they haven’t done much of anything and wondering where the time went.

This is where more intentional use of energy comes in. We’re not necessarily talking about doing more. We’re talking about simplifying and focusing more of what actually matters and focusing less on what doesn’t matter. With greater awareness and intentional choices, we are able to maximize the amount of energy we have for the things we want to do each day.

Here are 5 ways to spend your energy more intentionally each day!

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5 Ways to Embrace Simplicity in Food

March 17, 2015 By Uncoveries

We begin exploring simplicity with one of the most basic things in life.

Food is universal.

Many people have an immense love for food, and I’m definitely not an exception. I used to keep the Food Network on for most of the day and watch all types of delicious eats I didn’t have in my kitchen. What I was actually doing was spending my energy and attention on food options I didn’t even want before I saw them. The constant parading of exotic and indulgent options advocates for variety, complexity and in many cases less healthy choices.

Instead, I’ve become an advocate for simplicity in food. When I say food, I mean whole, unprocessed, and high quality products from nature. Simplicity in food is often overlooked, and is an area beneficial to everyone. The benefits include healthier choices, more energy, less stress, less waste, less consumption, and often less cost, depending how you go about it.

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4 Reasons Why Your Life is Complicated

March 8, 2015 By Uncoveries

As backwards as it may sound, you don’t need to do more to get more meaningful progress in your life.

The power lies in simplicity.

In other words, this means subtracting, not adding. It means doing less overall, not doing more.

It’s easier to accumulate than it is to let go. It likely has to do with the human tendency to prioritize avoiding loss, even if a part of us knows letting go will be beneficial for us.

Here are 4 reasons why your life is complicated.

We all complicate our lives to some extent. But we can lessen the complexity with awareness and intention.

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6 Tips To Accelerate Your Art

February 22, 2015 By Uncoveries

In a previous article, we went over 4 easy ways to uncover your Art if you’re not sure what it may be.

For those of you who are aware of your Art, you may not be engaging and producing to your full potential. Each of us has an Art and a responsibility to uncover, develop, and share it with the world.

Here are 6 tips to accelerate your Art:

Let’s get accelerating!

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4 Easy Ways To Uncover Your Art

February 15, 2015 By Uncoveries

In our last article, we covered how it’s to the benefit of all when you spend time on your Art. Each of us is an Artist in our own unique way. It is your responsibility to uncover and share it with the world.

If you need help uncovering your Art, here are some tips for figuring it out.

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