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Stress is something that we deal with every day. Sometimes, we learn to live with it instead of tackling the problem. This shouldn’t be the case. It is harmful to one’s health if it is approached the wrong way. Dealing with stress correctly and in a healthy way will totally change how you look at life.
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My family is moving halfway across the continent. So instead of paying ridiculous shipping fees, my husband and I decided to de-clutter our house — we’re getting rid of everything that we don’t use on a regular basis.
We put together huge boxes of books we don’t re-read, toys our son doesn’t play with, and clothes we don’t wear. Then, a crazy idea occurred to me: “Why don’t I estimate how much money we spent on all this stuff?”
I did a quick estimate: about 200 books, each at approximately $15, gives $3000.Three thousand dollars! I was stunned. That’s just for books!
Now, I consider myself very good with finances. I am very careful with large purchases, and I stopped living paycheck-to-paycheck years ago. But here were piles upon pile of small things that nobody uses, and it all adds up fast.
Then I noticed one other thing. My piles of junk had little variety. Books. Dresses. Toys.
That’s when I knew I was onto something. I had discovered my financial sinkholes.
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We are social creatures. We all have a deeply seeded need for companionship. Be it dinner with the family, a walk in the park with a friend, or a quick exchange with the cashier at the department store, the people in our lives bring color and meaning to our very existence.
The past few weeks have not been easy for me. I moved away from my entire extended family and many wonderful friends to start a new life thousands of miles away. I knew that I was going to miss all these amazing people who mean so much to me, and, of course, I do.
But there was one thing that I didn’t expect. Already within the first few days of our arrival to southern California, I also missed being alone. With all the hustle and bustle of moving, staying in hotels, and arranging everything from electricity to daycare, I had virtually no time to myself.
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