Use Less. Live More.

use less. live more. #DailyJoy 2012

Using less does mean clearing the clutter. But it also means taking a good, hard look at what’s left, what you consider to be un-clutter and saying, “Is this helping me live my best, most positive and healthy lifestyle?”

We will always need things in life, but how about applying the quality vs. quantity principle theory here as well:

  • Natural foods vs. packaged ones.
  • Locally-grown items vs. items coming from unknown places.
  • Simple items which require minimal maintenance vs. time spent on tiring maintenance tasks.
  • Less ingredients more ingredient(s) for better time spent on enjoying quality food.

Again, it’s not about dumping a load off at the dumpster. It’s about paying attention to the leftovers.

Using less.

Living more.

Making it all oh-so-simplified:)

Question: How do you use less to live more?

#DailyJoy “Born” from a Simple #SnackJoy

#DailyJoy

The #DailyJoy was born from a simple #SnackJoy.

The simple story of how:

I guarantee that at least 50% (if not more) of you reading this will make or have already made your 2012 New Year’s Resolutions. That list will include everything from: lose 15 pounds to run a marathon to “get healthy” and get a big raise or promotion. It all sounds so great – so lavish and so – extreme?

I was all of that and much more. Each year my goals and resolutions became so high and extravagant that eventually they became nearly nil. And it wasn’t because I could not achieve them. It was because I always had goals that were the end result without putting the daily practices into place for achieving the small tasks which would ultimately lead to goal accomplished.

We live in a world of big dreams and ideas, but yet we tend to lack the discipline of the daily “doings.”

We want to achieve; we fail to plan. We are in the future before we ever recognize the present.

As I’ve truly come to better understand and practice this concept, so have I fully been able to embrace the #DailyJoy born from the simple #SnackJoy. –> And that’s the story.

#SnackJoy (from The Laughing Cow) means there is joy in our snacking, but yet in a healthful, conscious manner. We should enjoy the daily foods and snacks we consume, all while staying cognizant of an optimal healthy lifestyle. There is no deprivation. It’s not a fad diet. It doesn’t mean you will shed those 15 pounds overnight. It’s consistency. It’s flavorful. It’s joyous. It’s for life. And that ultimately hits the end goal.

#DailyJoy means that when we recognize, understand and appreciate everything we are given daily, “life” is beautiful. Finding joy in the small, simple things makes each day count. I believe the world needs more of these. I tweet them as often as I can. My latest #DailyJoy tweet, “Life is about a song’s tune, not necessarily knowing the song lyrics perfectly.” And when we appreciate the now we ultimately become a happier, better version of ourselves in the end.

Life is short. Relationships are priceless. You can never spread enough #DailyJoy!

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The #DailyJoy

There is nothing “mysterious” about the #DailyJoy, other than the mystery of why we don’t share it more often!

I believe strongly in the #DailyJoy, which is why I have dedicated an entired section of this website to it. Under “On Flare” you will find #DailyJoy. I mention:

I believe that there is a #DailyJoy that comes with each step, direction and breath we take. The #DailyJoy says we should be thankful for the opportunity at life, no matter how “off” it may seem at times. There is beauty, love and wonder in even the most simplest sights, thoughts and ideas. The #DailyJoy, like my #SnackJoy is simple, happy and peaceful.

My #DailyJoy also encompasses the idea that we should not only be thankful for for the opportunity at life, but that we should share this idea and tell people more often how much #DailyJoy they bring to our own lives.

Life is short. Relationships are priceless. You can never spread enough #DailyJoy!

Here is more on the #DailyJoy.

I look forward to sharing the #DailyJoy with you. Please feel free to “sharethe below #DailyJoy with someone who could use it….

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